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The Government of India has officially rescinded mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for a distinct list of six chemicals, effectively removing the requirement for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for these products. The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) issued orders for the chemical products on November 20, 2025, citing “public interest” as the primary driver for these withdrawals, which are effective immediately.
Regulatory Background
Under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, the Central Government holds the authority to mandate QCOs to ensure products meet specific Indian Standards regarding safety, health, and environmental protection. Previously, the products listed below were subject to mandatory BIS certification, meaning manufacturers (both domestic and foreign) were required to obtain valid licenses and display the Standard Mark to sell these goods in the Indian market.
The rescission orders were executed under Section 16 of the BIS Act, 2016, following consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Scope of the Rescission
The DCPC has withdrawn QCOs for the following six substances:
Pyridine (Rescinding S.O. 1890(E), 2020)
Beta Picoline (Rescinding S.O. 1892(E), 2020)
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (Rescinding S.O. 1903(E), 2020)
H Acid (Rescinding S.O. 4925(E), 2024)
K Acid (Rescinding S.O. 4926(E), 2024)
Vinyl Sulphone (Rescinding S.O. 4927(E), 2024)
Implications for Industry Stakeholders
Companies manufacturing or importing these specific products are no longer required to demonstrate compliance with the respective Indian Standards or hold a valid BIS license to place these goods on the Indian market.
Industry professionals should update their compliance registers to reflect that these specific substances are now exempt from the mandatory scope of the BIS Quality Control Orders.
