BIS (QUALITY CONTROL) AMENDMENT ORDER FOR THE COCONUT FATTY ACIDS

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 22nd October, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

Key update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for the Coconut Fatty Acids Amendment Order, 2024.

BIS (Quality Control) Amendment Order for the Coconut Fatty Acids

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has introduced the Coconut Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2024.

This amendment is scheduled to take effect on April 24, 2024.

This order is applicable to products containing Coconut Fatty Acids, with the exception of those designated for export.

To ensure adherence, products containing Coconut Fatty Acids must conform to the relevant Indian Standard IS 12069:1987 and prominently display the Standard Mark. This necessitates securing a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Scheme-I outlined in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

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The Bureau of Indian Standards serves as the certifying and enforcing authority for products governed by this order, particularly Coconut Fatty Acids.

Individuals found violating the provisions of this order will face penalties in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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

Also Read: BIS CERTIFICATION FOR COCONUT FATTY ACIDS IS 12069:1987

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

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

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: fad@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 24th April, 2025

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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