Government Withdraws BIS Certification Requirements for 14 Chemical and Polymer Products

In a significant regulatory development, the Government of India has withdrawn mandatory BIS certification requirements for 14 chemical and polymer products. These products will no longer be subject to Quality Control Orders requiring them to carry the BIS ISI Mark before they can be manufactured or sold. This decision follows a comprehensive review initiated by the Ministry of Chemicals and Petrochemicals in consultation with industry stakeholders, who had raised concerns about the compliance burden on domestic manufacturers. Products Affected: The withdrawal covers a range of industrial chemicals and polymer materials that were previously governed by BIS Quality Control Orders but have now been deemed to have adequate market regulation through other mechanisms. Impact on Manufacturers: • Immediate relief from BIS licence obligations for affected products • Reduction in compliance costs and testing expenses • No obligation to display ISI Mark on these products going forward FGMS advises all manufacturers and importers to verify product-wise applicability of this withdrawal and confirm whether their specific products are included. Contact us for a free regulatory status check.