Government of India Defers Implementation of QCO

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, through the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, has announced amendments to the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for three important chemicals—Beta Picoline, Pyridine, and Sodium Tripolyphosphate. These changes were published in the Gazette of India on 11th March 2025.

Key Notifications:

1️ Beta Picoline (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025

Notification Number: S.O. 1123(E)
Previous Enforcement Date: 2020 QCO with several amendments up to 2024
New Effective Date: 13th March 2026

2️ Sodium Tripolyphosphate (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025

Notification Number: S.O. 1124(E)
Previous Enforcement Date: 2020 QCO with amendments till 2024
New Effective Date: 13th March 2026

3️ Pyridine (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025

Notification Number: S.O. 1125(E)
Previous Enforcement Date: 2020 QCO with amendments till 2024
New Effective Date: 13th March 2026

Legal Authority:

All amendments have been issued under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, empowering the Central Government to specify or amend quality standards for goods in public interest.

Impact and Implications:

Extended compliance timeline for industries involved in the manufacture, import, or distribution of Beta Picoline, Pyridine, and Sodium Tripolyphosphate.
Allows stakeholders to streamline processes, obtain BIS certifications, and align production standards accordingly.
Ensures smoother implementation and avoids disruption in industrial supply chains.
Reinforces India’s commitment to a phased, industry-friendly approach to enforcing quality regulations.

Conclusion:

With the QCO enforcement now extended to 13th March 2026, stakeholders in the chemicals and allied industries are advised to use this additional time to secure BIS certification and update internal quality systems. These amendments reflect the government’s effort to balance regulatory oversight with operational preparedness in the interest of public safety and industrial growth.

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Source: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

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