BIS SECOND AMENDMENT FOR TOLUENE

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 28th November 2025

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Toluene Second Amendment (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS Second Amendment for Toluene

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has introduced the Toluene Second Amendment (Quality Control) Order of 2024, scheduled to take effect starting December 22, 2025.

This order applies to products involving Toluene and aims to uphold quality standards. However, it excludes items intended for export.

Products categorized under Toluene must comply with Indian Standard IS 537:2011 and display the Standard Mark. This requires obtaining a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-I as per Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

QCO Withdrawal Order

QCO Order New

The Bureau is designated as the certifying and regulatory authority for goods or articles related to Toluene.

Individuals breaching the provisions of this order will face penalties as specified under the relevant Act.

NOTE:Individuals breaching the provisions of this order will face penalties as specified under the relevant Act.

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

Also Check: BIS CERTIFICATION FOR TOLUENE IS 537:2011

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

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

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: cmd2@bis.gov.in

Implementation Dates: WITHDRAWN

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

Disclaimer: The details shared in this update are for informational purposes exclusively. Readers are advised to seek formal legal counsel before taking any action based on the information provided here.

Attachment1: QCO ORDER	29 June 2020	View	Download
Attachment2: QCO ORDER	23 Dec 2024	View	Download
Attachment3: QCO WITHDRAWAL ORDER	28 Nov 2025	View	Download
Attachment4: ABSOLUTE VERITAS PROFILE		View	Download