BIS QCO for Linear Alkyl Benzene

(Ministry of Chemicals and Petrochemicals)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date:29th September, 2022 Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022.

BIS QCO for the Linear Alkyl Benzene

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has introduced the Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022 to ensure the quality and standardization of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) products in India.

This Order shall come into force on 3 rd April 2023. It applies to the goods specified in the table below; however, it does not apply to products meant for export.

All goods covered under this Order must conform to the relevant Indian Standard IS 12795:2020. Additionally, such products are required to bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) shall act as the certifying as well as enforcing authority for the products covered under this Order.

Any individual or entity found violating the provisions of this Order shall be liable for penalties as per the applicable provisions of the BIS Act, 2016.

Title	Issue Date	View Order
QCO Order	29/08/2022	View

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002 Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: [email protected]

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

Implementation Dates: 3 rd April 2023

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

Disclaimer:The information provided in this update is intended for informational purposes only. Readers are requested to seek formal legal advice prior to acting upon any of the information provided herein.