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On March 6, 2023, the Indian government issued the guidelines 'IS 18149:2023— Transportation of Dangerous Goods—Guidelines', which have been formulated under the Transport Services Sectional Committee, SSD 01, of the Bureau of Indian Standards (B

On 23 March 2023, The Gazette of India published that the Indian Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has delayed the implementation of the quality control order (QCO) for ethylene glycol until 28 June 2023. It’s the second time the QC

In April 2023 the Central Government of India published two notices in the Indian Gazette delaying the start date for the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for the 10 substances listed in the table below. The initial enforcement date for the substances w

In April 2023 the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a draft Indian Standard, Chloroform Pure and Technical, and is asking for comments on this until 4 June 2023. Other than the well-known anesthetic uses, chloroform (systematic name tric

On 18 May 2023 the Indian Standards Bureau (BIS) published a draft revised standard regarding polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for packaging of edible oils. PET, a plastic resin formed by poly-condensation reaction of ethylene glycol with eit

On 23 May 2023 the Central Government of India published a notice in the Indian Gazette delaying the start date for the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for vinyl acetate monomer, methyl acrylate, and ethyl acrylate. The initial enforcement date for the

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has extended the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for three chemicals. On 26 September 2023, a notification was published in the Gazette of India in consultation with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) extend

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) asked for comments until 2 June 2023 on a new revised standard for vinyl acetate monomer, which is used in adhesives, emulsion paints, wood coatings, lacquers, and inks.  The standard for vinyl acetate monomer

A new code of practice for safeguarding employees from chemical airborne pollutants in the workplace is being discussed in India.  In May 2023 the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published the draft Indian Standard, Work Environment Monitoring (

Following consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the government decided to defer implementation of of two essential quality control orders (QCO), according to an announcement by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) t

On June 21, 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a revised draft standard for soap noodles. BIS will take comments on the draft till August 31, 2023. The draft is an updated version of IS10513, which was first issued in 1983, has been

At the end of June 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a draft amended standard for surface cleansers that contain quaternary ammonium compounds (QUACs). BIS is accepting comments on the draft until August 31. This is the standard's

The Central Government of India has extended the enforcement date for 10 substances under the Quality Control Order (QCO). The amended enforcement dates were published by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals and Petroche

On 6 July 2023 the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a draft revised standard for Glauber salt (sodium sulphate, decahydrate). The last date for comments is 7 September 2023.  In 1950, the BIS published a draft for Glauber salt involving

On 17 August 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a Draft Indian Standard with the title Plastic Feeding and Drinking Containers Accessories and Cutleries for Infant and Child Use Specification. This is a new Draft Indian Standard whi

On 13 September 2023, the Indian Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for eight substances. The final day for comments is 60 days from the notification. Substances

On 13 September 2023 the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Government of India notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of a new Quality Control Order (QCO),  Diesel Engines — NOx Reduction Agent AUS 32 (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

In order to control the presence of heavy metals in specific cosmetics, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has opened the comments area for three Draft Indian Standards for face wash, shower gel, and face/body scrub. The comment sections will be ac

On 21 September 2023, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notified the draft of a new regulation called the Asbestos or Fiber Cement-Based Products (Quality Control) Regulations 2023 to the World Trade Organization (WT

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking feedback on a draft revision of the standard that restricts the amount of lead and cadmium in porcelain crockery that comes into contact with food and drink till 10 November 2023.  Background  T