On September 27, 2023, India's Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) issued a Notification on the gazaette regarding the delayed implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for Maleic Anhydride, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, and Polyethylene Material for Moulding and Extrusion.
The latest implementation date is set out for 3 chemical products as follows:
| Goods or Articles | Title of Indian Standard | Implementation date |
| Maleic Anhydride | IS 5149:2020 Specification for Maleic Anhydride, Technical | April 24, 2024 |
| Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers | IS 13601:1993 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (eva) Copolymers for Its Safe Use in Contact with Foodstuffs, Pharmaceuticals and Drinking Water | April 3, 2024 |
| Polyethylene Material for Moulding and Extrusion | IS 7328:2020 Specification for Polyethylene Material for Moulding and Extrusion ( Third Revision ) | January 5, 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.
