BIS (QUALITY CONTROL) AMENDMENT ORDER FOR THE METHANOL

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 5th August, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Methanol Amendment Order (Quality Control), 2019, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS (Quality Control) Amendment Order for the Methanol

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has announced the "Methanol (Quality Control) Order, 2019," set to come into effect on August 3, 2025.

Products classified as Methanol must comply with Indian Standard 517:1986 and display the Standard Mark. Manufacturers must acquire a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

It's important to highlight that this order excludes goods or articles, specifically Methanol, intended for export, as long as they meet the specifications mandated by the overseas purchaser.

Under this order, the Bureau of Indian Standards is appointed as the principal authority responsible for certifying and ensuring compliance with the Standard Mark for Methanol.

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Furthermore, the District Industries Centre within the State Government's Department of Industries will act as an enforcing authority.

This regulatory measure aims to uphold the quality and conformity of Methanol in the market, promoting standardized practices to benefit consumers and the chemical industry.

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

Also Read: BIS CERTIFICATION FOR METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL) IS 517:2020

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: 3rd August 2025 date

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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