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India Lifts Quality Controls on Acetic Acid, Methanol & Aniline: Impact on Chemical Sector

December 28, 2025

The Government of India has officially withdrawn Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for three key industrial chemicals — acetic acid, methanol, and aniline. This decision means manufacturers and importers are no longer required to obtain BIS certification or affix the Standard Mark (ISI mark) for these chemicals before selling them in India. The withdrawal aims to simplify compliance, reduce […]

Regulatory Update: Which 14 Chemical Products Are Now Exempt from Mandatory BIS?

November 26, 2025

The Indian chemical and polymer industry is set to experience a major regulatory relief following a crucial decision by the Government of India. In a move aimed at significantly boosting Ease of Doing Business, the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has officially withdrawn the mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification requirement for 14 key chemical and […]

December 2025 Update: How the Withdrawal of Multiple Chemical QCOs Impacts Your Supply Chain

November 20, 2025

The Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals), Government of India, has announced a major regulatory change, providing substantial relief to the chemical and petrochemical industries. Through a series of notifications issued on November 28, 2025, the government has rescinded (withdrawn) the mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for several […]