Extension Order for Ethylene Glycol

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued the Ethylene Glycol (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023. This order mandates that Ethylene Glycol must conform to the Indian Standard IS 5295:1985 and bear the Standard Mark, except for goods intended for export. The enforcement date for this order has been extended and will now come into effect on June 28, 2023. Manufacturers of Ethylene Glycol are required to obtain a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Non-compliance with the provisions of this order will result in penalties as stipulated under the relevant Act. This amendment aims to ensure the quality and conformity of Ethylene Glycol in the market, promoting standardized practices to benefit both consumers and the chemical industry.