QCO EXTENTION FOR MANDATORY BIS CERTIFICATION OF “PHTHALIC
ANHYDRIDE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, TOLUENE, TEREPHTHALIC ACID & N-BUTYL ACRYLATE”

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Dear Reader

Important update regarding mandatory BIS certification requirements applicable to manufacturers/importers/sales of products “Phthalic Anhydride, Ethylene Glycol, Toluene, Terephthalic Acid & n-butyl Acrylate” for the Indian market, implementation date has been extended till 22nd June, 2022.

BIS Extension Notification for “Phthalic Anhydride, Ethylene Glycol, Toluene, Terephthalic Acid & n-butyl Acrylate ” (Mandatory BIS Certification)

OVERVIEW

"Phthalic Anhydride, Ethylene Glycol, Toluene, Terephthalic Acid & n-butyl Acrylate, Extension article issued through a gazette notification dated 24th December, 2021.

The Bureau of Indian Standard (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) in India had come up with the regulation for “Phthalic Anhydride IS 5158:1987, Ethylene Glycol IS 5295: 1985, Toluene IS 537: 2011, Terephthalic Acid IS 15030: 2001 & n-butyl Acrylate IS 14709: 1999” on June 2021.

The Central Government, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, was of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so in the public interest, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). Under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme – I of Schedule- II (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018, "Phthalic Anhydride, Ethylene Glycol, Toluene, Terephthalic Acid & n-butyl Acrylate would have to comply with the Standard and bear the standard mark (ISI) and cannot be produced, traded/sold, stocked and imported unless they bear ISI Mark under licence.

“The effected date of implementation of this order has been extended from 23rd Dec 2021 to 22nd June 2022”

Not applicable to the products or articles which are meant for export.

Any person who violates the provisions of this order will be punished in accordance with the provisions of the said Act.

NOTE: This is for the benefit of stakeholders; a gazette announcement will be published soon.

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

“Standards Published ,2021”

GOODS & ARTICLE INDIAN STANDARD TITLE OF INDIAN STANDARD
Phthalic Anhydride IS 5158:1987 Specification for Phthalic Anhydride
Ethylene Glycol IS 5295:1985 Specification for Ethylene Glycol
Toluene IS 537:2011 Specification for Toluene
Terephthalic Acid IS 15030:2001 Specification for Terephthalic Acid
n-Butyl Acrylate IS 14709:1999 Specification for n-Butyl Acrylate

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: cmd2@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: As per the notifications, it will now come into force with effect on 22nd June, 2022.

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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.

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