Circulars

V.IMP - Indian Chemical Manufacturers Mandatory Data Submission on ChemIndia Webportal and Implications of Non-Compliance
 

 

 

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- 69821200-6 Mobile No. : 91-7738933059
membership@chemexcil.in Web : https://chemexcil.in

EPC:LIC:CHEM:DCPC:REGUL.:2025-26:367                                                                   6th June 2025


To

ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL,

(VERY VERY IMPORTANT)

Indian Chemical Manufacturers Mandatory Data Submission on ChemIndia Webportal and Implications of Non-Compliance

 

Dear Members,

This has reference to our circular no. EPC:LIC:IND:REA:CHE:POR:DCPC-2025-26:MISC-2 dated 27th May 2025 regarding the mandatory data submission on the ChemIndia Webportal. The copy of the same can be viewed on https://chemexcil.in/circulars/v.imp---notice-for-chemical-and-petrochemical-industries:-data-submission-on-chemindia-webportal/6435/418d5ed205e4e2d7c3c58c1f7ead4206.html

In continuation of the same, CHEMEXCIL wish to reiterate the importance of compliance with the Gazette Notification issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, dated 27th February 2024. All registered chemical and petrochemical industries/units in India, except those dealing in specific exempted categories, are required to submit data on the ChemIndia Webportal (https://chemindia.chemicals.gov.in/) as per our previous circular.

Merchant exporters along with the following category of chemicals are exempted from this mandatory data submission.

  1. Paints

  2. Cosmetic Products

  3. Fireworks

  4. Petroleum Products (e.g., Lubricants)

  5. Pharmaceutical Products

  6. Fertilizers

  7. Metals in Pure Form

 

Serious Implications of Non-Compliance

Non-compliance with the mandatory data submission requirements is a serious violation under the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008, as amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, effective from December 10, 2024, failure to produce, submit documents, information or neglect/refusal to provide the required information may result in a flat penalty ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 100,000 per day of non-compliance. (Copy of relevant acts are enclosed for your information.)

Handholding and Support

  • To ensure compliance and address queries, CHEMEXCIL has collaborated with Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals concerned officials and recently organized a virtual session with them (Copy of the PPT is enclosed for your kind perusal).

 

  • An additional awareness session (Physical and Virtual) will be conducted in the coming days to assist our members in understanding and fulfilling these requirements.

 

  • Members are strongly advised to go through the user manual (Enclosed), visit the ChemIndia Webportal (https://chemindia.chemicals.gov.in/) immediately and submit the required data in the prescribed format by the stipulated deadlines. Please ensure compliance to avoid hefty penalties.

For any further assistance or clarification, please contact us on amrita@chemexcil.in with copy to pw@chemexcil.in

Thanks and Regards

Raghvueer Kini
Director General
CHEMEXCIL
Encl : 1.Co.SAct 2008 DCPC
2.Penalty Amendment
3. User Manual
4. ChemIndia Webinar Presentation for Overview 1-10
5. Collection of Statistics Act 2008 7-2009