BIS QUALITY CONTROL AMENDMENT ORDER FOR THE ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 6th March, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

Important update: Indian Standard applicable to all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers under the Quality Control Amendment Order 2024 for the Ethylene Dichloride (Quality Control) Order, 2021.

BIS Quality Control Amendment Order for the Ethylene Dichloride

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has released Amendment Order 2024, titled the Ethylene Dichloride (Quality Control) Order 2021.

Upon publication in the Official Gazette, this order requires that products or items containing Ethylene Dichloride comply with Indian Standard IS 869:2020. They must display the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, following Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Importantly, this directive excludes products intended for export.

The Bureau of Indian Standards serves as the certifying and regulatory authority for products and items containing Ethylene Dichloride.

Individuals found violating the provisions of this order will face penalties under the applicable legislation.

Implementation Authority :Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: pcd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 12 September, 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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