On February 27, 2024, India's Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) issued Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 3 petrochemical products on the official gazette. They shall come into force on August 25, 2024.
According to the Orders, the requirements shall apply to the specified goods or articles in the Table, except those meant for export.
| Goods or articles | Indian Standard | Title of Indian Standard |
| Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers | IS 17658: 2021 | Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers – Specification |
| Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion | IS 10951: 2020 | Specification for Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion |
| Diesel Engines – NOx Reduction Agent AUS 32 | IS 17042 (Part-1): 2020 | Diesel Engines – NOx Reduction Agent AUS 32 – Specification |
Goods or articles specified in the Table shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard and bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards. Any person who contravenes the provisions of this order shall be punished according to the Bureau of Indian Standards Act (BIS Act), 2016.
QCOs for 3 petrochemical products can be accessed here.
