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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a draft Indian Standard for Polystyrene (Crystal and High Impact) to ensure its safe use with food, pharmaceuticals, and drinking water. The standard, a revision of IS 10142, focuses on preventing toxic

On 13 April 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India published the Ortho Phosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024. Background to the Amendment The Ortho Phosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2021 wa

On 19 April 2024, the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on steel and steel products listed in the table

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a draft of the updated Indian Standard for Sulphuric Acid - Specification (Fifth Revision) for public comments. This draft standard, identified as CHD 01 (27028) WC, December 2024, aims to update the

The Bureau of Indian Standards is seeking comments until 24 June on the second revision of the standard for magnesium sulphate, commonly known as Epsom salts (Second Revision of IS 2730).     First standard for Epsom salts  This standard

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the Draft Indian Standard for Chromite for Chemical Industries — Specification (Second Revision), which outlines the updated requirements for chromite used in various chemical industries. This revis

The Bureau of Indian Standards is seeking comments until 26 June on the second revision of the standard for Ammonium Bromide, Pure and Analytical Reagents (IS 2723). This compound is widely used in the production of silver bromide in the chemical ind

India has published a revised schedule for the implementation of new standards for a few substances. The schedules were published in the Gazette of India by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on 30 April and 6 May 2024 respectively in consultation

India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for four polymer products. The notifications were published in the Gazette of India on 4 June 2024 in consultation with

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) invites public comments on the first revision of the standard for sodium bromide, pure (IS 2780) until 24 June. Sodium bromide is widely used in the chemical industry and laboratories for the preparation of bromid

In June 2024, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released the first draft standard on ultramarine blue for use as a colourant in plastics for toys and food contact material. The draft is currently open for public comment until 23 August 2024.  

The Bureau of Indian Standards has recently closed its consultation on a revised standard for sodium chloride used as an analytical reagent. The consultation, which closed on 25 June 2024, outlined the specifications, sampling techniques, and testing

On 18 July 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India published the Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024 in the Gazette of India. This Quality Control Order (QCO) came

On 26 July 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), the statutory body of the Government of India notified the Quality Control Order (QCO) for Vinyl Sulphone to the World Trade Organization (WTO).  Background on Vinyl Sulphone

On 26 July 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Quality Control Order (QCO) for H Acid. The H Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2024 will be published in the Gazette of

India’s Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement dates of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for morpholine and 3 other chemicals. The notifications were published in the Official Gazette of India on 1 August 2024 and

On 26 July 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Quality Control Order (QCO) for K Acid used in wastewater treatment. The draft was issued in accordance with th

India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for two polymer products. The notifications were published in the Gazette of India on 23 August 2024 in consultation wi

India’s Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC) has announced an extension of the enforcement dates for Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomer. The revised notifications were officially published in

On September 13, 2024, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers issued two important notifications amending the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) related to cement packaging. These amendments are aimed at ensuring safety and quality standards of packagi