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On August 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 Acetic Acid, Aniline, and Methanol for 1 year.
The latest implementation date is set out for the 3 chemicals as follows:
| Goods or Articles | Indian Standard | Implementation Date |
| Acetic Acid | IS 695 : 2020 Acetic Acid — Specification | 2025.8.3 |
| Aniline | IS 2833 : 2019 Aniline, Technical — Specification | 2025.8.3 |
| Methanol | IS 517 : 2020 Specification for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) | 2025.8.3 |
The QCOs do not apply to chemicals for export only (click here to know more about exemptions). 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.
