On May 26, 2023, India's Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) issued a Notification on the Gazette of India to amend the implementation details of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for Vinyl Acetate Monomer, Methyl Acrylate, Ethyl Acrylate.
All three chemicals are widely used as monomers in polymer synthesis. Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) is a colorless liquid used in the production of polyvinyl acetate (PVA) and other polymers. Methyl Acrylate and Ethyl Acrylate are both monomers used in the production of a variety of polymers, including acrylic polymers, which are widely used in coatings, adhesives, and textiles.
The latest implementation date is set out for the 3 monomers as follows:
| Goods or Articles | Title of Indian Standard | Implementation date |
| Vinyl Acetate Monomer | IS 12345:1988 Specification for Vinyl Acetate Monomer | February 29, 2024 |
| Methyl Acrylate | IS 14707:1999 Specification for Methyl Acrylate | February 29, 2024 |
| Ethyl Acrylate | IS 14708:1999 Specification for Ethyl Acrylate | February 29, 2024 |
The QCOs do not apply to chemicals for export only. The chemical products conforming to the requirements of the Orders shall bear the Standard Mark under the Grant of License by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Any person who contravenes the provisions of the Orders shall be punished according to the Bureau of Indian Standards Act (BIS Act), 2016.
