India rescinds key BIS norms for chemicals & polymers

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has rescinded multiple notifications under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, impacting key chemicals and polymers including Terephthalic Acid (TPA), Ethylene Glycol (EG), Polyester, Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Polyurethanes (PU), and Polycarbonate (PC).

The BIS Act provides the framework for standardisation and quality regulation in India. Notifications under this Act often dictate mandatory standards for production, import, and trade of chemicals and polymers.

Recent rescissions of the notifications imply:

• Certain mandatory standards are no longer in force, impacting compliance requirements.
• Downstream industries may adjust production or sourcing strategies.
• Opportunities arise for advisory, quality certification, and market optimisation services.

Regional & Market Considerations

Production Hubs:

• Gujarat
• Tamil Nadu
• Maharashtra
• West Bengal
• Andhra Pradesh

Opportunities:

Sourcing flexibility, compliance advisory, and quality certification can help companies optimise their supply chains and maintain product quality.

Conclusion

The rescission of BIS notifications presents opportunities. Clients who proactively adapt to the regulatory changes can:

• Gain competitive advantages in raw material sourcing and product quality.
• Tap into new market opportunities in textile, packaging, construction, and polymer-based industries.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (VK)