BIS QCO FOR THE POLY VINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) HOMOPOLYMERS

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 26th February, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers (Quality Control) Order, 2024 impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has introduced the Quality Control Order for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers in 2024, scheduled to come into effect 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

This order will come into effect on December 24, 2024, and is applicable to goods or articles made from Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC), excluding items meant for export.

To meet quality standards, all Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) products must comply with Indian Standard IS 17658:2021, titled "Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers Specification." They must also display the Standard Mark acquired under a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards, following Scheme-I in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Extension Order New

BIS QCO Extension Order for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers

QCO Order New

BIS QCO for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers

The Bureau of Indian Standards is assigned the responsibility of certifying and enforcing quality standards for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) products.

Those failing to comply with this order will face penalties as specified in the relevant 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: 24th December, 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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