India Extends Suspension of Quality Control Order For Linear Alkyl Benzene

The Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals) has announced a further extension of the temporary suspension for the Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control) Order, 2022. This decision, issued on June 25, 2026, aims to provide relief to manufacturers and importers amidst ongoing global exigencies and supply chain disruptions.

Originally, compliance with the mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) quality standards and certification for Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) was set to resume on July 1, 2026. The central government is now revising this mandate, extending the temporary suspension period until September 30, 2026.

The Ministry stated that this three-month extension (July 1 to September 30, 2026) was introduced after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The primary objective is to safeguard and stabilize the domestic availability of LAB, a crucial ingredient in the production of detergents and other industrial chemicals, by temporarily pausing enforcement to avoid potential supply shortages.

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