The Central Government has announced a delay in the implementation of quality control orders (QCOs) for Ethylene Dichloride, Vinyl Chloride Monomer, and Polycarbonate. The new enforcement date for these orders is now set for September 12, 2025. These notifications were published on March 11, 2025.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through separate notifications, has amended the respective Quality Control Orders issued in 2021.
Key Amendments:
Delayed Implementation:
The implementation date for the Ethylene Dichloride (Quality Control) Order, 2021, the Vinyl Chloride Monomer (Quality Control) Order, 2021, and the Polycarbonate (Quality Control) Order, 2021, has been changed from the original date to September 12, 2025.
The amendments were made under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, with the government stating that it is necessary or expedient to do so in the public interest.
Impact of the Amendments:
The extension of the implementation date provides industries with additional time to prepare for the mandatory quality standards. This delay is expected to:
- Reduce Disruption:
- Minimize potential disruptions to manufacturing and supply chains.
- Facilitate Compliance:
- Give companies more time to obtain Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certifications.
- Promote Smooth Transition:
- Ensure a smoother transition to the new quality control regime.
