BIS Second Amendment for Toluene

BIS SECOND AMENDMENT FOR TOLUENE

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 19th December, 2023

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 2020, scheduled to take effect starting December 22, 2024.

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.

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)

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: 22 December 2023

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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.

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