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CHEMEXCIL
Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council
(Set-up by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India)
Jhansi Castle, 4th floor, 7-Cooperage Road, Mumbai – 400 001.
Tel : 91-22-69821200/201/202/203/204/205/ 206.
E-mail : info@chemexcil.in
Website : http://www.chemexcil.in
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EPC:LIC:QCO:COMM:2023-24 21st December,2023.
ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
(VERY IMPORTANT)
Enforcement date of Quality Control Order of 10 Chemicals during February and March, 2024 - Comments from Industry - regarding.
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Dear Sir/ Madam
CHEMEXCIL is in receipt of communication from the department that Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) intends to implement Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for following 10 Chemicals under the relevant provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
The Enforcement date of QCOs of 10 Chemicals is as under :-
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S.No.
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Name of Chemical
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Date of entry into force of QCO
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1.
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Morpholine
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01.02.2024
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2.
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Acetic Acid
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03.02.2024
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3.
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Methanol
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03.02.2024
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4.
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Aniline
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03.02.2024
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5.
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Pyridine
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13.03.2024
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6.
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Gamma Picoline
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13.03.2024
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7.
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Beta Picoline
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13.03.2024
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8.
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Potassium Carbonate
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13.03.2024
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9.
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Acetone
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13.03.2024
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10.
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Sodium Tripolyphosphate
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13.03.2024
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For your information, please note the general key Implications of QCO on above products are as under
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The QCO makes it mandatory for manufacturers, importers, and sellers to adhere to specified quality standards for these Chemicals set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
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Companies involved in the production, import, or sale of these chemicals must Obtain BIS certification for their products, Mark their products with the BIS Standard Mark.
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Maintain detailed records of production and quality control measures.
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Allow inspections by BIS officials.
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Authorities can conduct checks at manufacturing facilities, import points, and market places.
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Non-compliant products can be seized, and penalties can be imposed, including fines, imprisonment, or cancellation of licenses.
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In this regard, concerned members are requested to provide comments (if any) on the subject matter at dg@chemexcil.in with copy to pw@chemexcil.in latest by 30th December 2023 for onward communication.
Thanks and Regards,
Raghuveer Kini
Director General
CHEMEXCIL
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