Extension Order for Morpholine, Acetic Acid, Methanol, Aniline, Pyridine, Gamma Picoline, Beta Picoline, Potassium Carbonate, Acetone and Sodium Tripolyphosphate

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued amendments to the Quality Control Orders governing Morpholine, Acetic Acid, Methanol, Aniline, Pyridine, Gamma Picoline, Beta Picoline, Potassium Carbonate, Acetone, and Sodium Tripolyphosphate. These amendments provide extended timelines for compliance with revised quality standards for each product, effective on specified dates as follows:

Morpholine: 1st February 2024

Acetic Acid: 3rd February 2024

Methanol: 3rd February 2024

Aniline: 3rd February 2024

Pyridine: 13th March 2024

Gamma Picoline: 13th March 2024

Beta Picoline: 13th March 2024

Potassium Carbonate: 13th March 2024

Acetone: 13th March 2024

Sodium Tripolyphosphate: 13th March 2024

Under these amended regulations, all manufacturers of these substances are obligated to comply strictly with relevant Indian Standards to ensure product quality and safety. Compliance includes prominently displaying the ISI Mark, signifying conformity to standards. Manufacturers must obtain a Bureau of Indian Standards license under Scheme-I of Schedule-II, as per the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Non-compliance with these regulations may lead to penalties under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Businesses involved in the production and distribution of Morpholine, Acetic Acid, Methanol, Aniline, Pyridine, Gamma Picoline, Beta Picoline, Potassium Carbonate, Acetone, and Sodium Tripolyphosphate are advised to familiarize themselves with the updated requirements and ensure timely adherence to the specified timelines for each product.