On March 6, 2024, India's Department of Chemical and Petrochemicals (DCPC) released a notification on the Gazette of India to further delay the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 3 chemicals for 1 year.
The latest implementation date is set out for the 3 chemicals as follows:
| Goods or Articles | Indian Standard | Implementation Date |
| Pyridine | IS 8058 : 2018 Pyridine — Specification | 2025.3.13 |
| Beta Picoline | IS 16112:2013 Specification for Beta Picoline | 2025.3.13 |
| Sodium Tripolyphosphate | IS 6100 : 2021 Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Anhydrous, Technical — Specification | 2025.3.13 |
As originally planned, QCOs for Gamma Picoline, Potassium Picoline, Acetone will take effect on March 13, 2024. Details can be referred to this article.
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.
The Notification for delayed QCOs can be accessed here.
