ENA Sectors 2025-11-14 12:39:31 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Nov 14 (KNN)</strong> The government has withdrawn 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), covering several key chemicals, polymers, and fibre-based materials, following concerns raised by sections of industry. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The withdrawal, announced by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, will take effect upon the release of an official notification.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to officials, the products removed from mandatory BIS certification include terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol, polyester yarns and fibres, and major plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene, PVC, ABS, and polycarbonate, reported TOI.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The decision aims to ease import constraints, improve raw material availability, and reduce input costs for downstream Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in packaging, textiles, and plastic moulding. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Officials noted that eliminating mandatory certification simplifies compliance, avoids duplication of testing, and accelerates approvals for both manufacturers and importers, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Industry representatives have welcomed the move as pragmatic and growth-oriented, stating that it will help improve Indias export competitiveness and support the broader Make in India agenda. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The withdrawal is seen as an effort to balance quality regulation with ease of doing business in sectors where global standards and self-regulation practices are already well established.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">An official said the decision reflects a responsive governance approach, recognising that innovation, market discipline, and international benchmarks can effectively uphold quality in mature industries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To date, BIS has issued 191 QCOs covering 773 products, a regulatory framework designed to raise product quality in the domestic market, curb substandard imports&mdash;particularly from China&mdash;and encourage stronger manufacturing practices across Indian industries.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 44071 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/govt-withdraws-14-bis-quality-control-orders-including-on-polyester-yarns-pvc 2025-11-14 12:39:31 knnindia.co.in