Extension Order for Lauric Acid, Acid Oil, Palm Fatty Acid, Rice Bran Fatty Acid, Coconut Fatty Acid, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acid & Methylene Chloride

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has recently issued amendments to several Quality Control Orders for specific chemical substances, extending their enforcement dates. These amendments pertain to the following:

Lauric Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023

Acid Oil (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023

Palm Fatty Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023

Rice Bran Fatty Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023

Coconut Fatty Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023

Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023

Methylene Chloride (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023

The enforcement dates for these amendments are as follows:

Lauric Acid: October 24, 2023

Acid Oil: October 24, 2023

Palm Fatty Acid: October 24, 2023

Rice Bran Fatty Acid: October 24, 2023

Coconut Fatty Acid: October 24, 2023

Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acid: October 24, 2023

Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane): November 20, 2023

These amendments mandate strict compliance for these products with their relevant Indian Standards, necessitating the prominent display of the ISI Mark. Manufacturers are required to obtain a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-I of Schedule-II, as per the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Non-compliance with these regulations could result in penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.