On October 20, 2023, India's Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) issued a Notification on the gazette regarding the delayed implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 6 types of fatty acids.
Originally planned to be implemented this month, new implementation date is set out for the 6 chemicals as follows:
| Goods or Articles | Titile of Indian Standard | Implementation Date |
| Lauric Acid | IS 10931:1984 Lauric Acid — Specification | April 24, 2024 |
| Acid Oil | IS 12029:1986 Acid Oil — Specification | April 24, 2024 |
| Palm Fatty Acids | IS 12067:1987 Palm Fatty Acids —Specification | April 24, 2024 |
| Rice Bran Fatty Acids | IS 12068:1987 Rice Bran Fatty Acids — Specification | April 24, 2024 |
| Coconut Fatty Acids | IS 12069:1987 Coconut Fatty Acids — Specification | April 24, 2024 |
| Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids | IS 12361:1988 Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids — Specification | April 24, 2024 |
The Orders do not apply to chemicals for export only. The chemical products conforming to the requirements of the Orders shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from 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.
Click the Orders (in Hindi and English) for more details.
