India Extends Implementation Dates for Polycarbonate, Ethylene Dichloride, Vinyl Chloride Monomer
23. October 2025The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has officially extended the implementation dates for three Quality Control Orders (QCOs) under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. According to the latest government notifications issued on 16 September 2025, the following QCOs will now take effect on 12 September 2026. The affected chemicals are Polycarbonate, Ethylene Dichloride and Vinyl Chloride Monomer.
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