Govt Extends Deadline for Polycarbonate BIS Certification
Chemicals and Petrochemicals Dept.
Key Details:
The revised enforcement date for Polycarbonate (IS 14434:1998) under the Ministry of Chemicals & Petrochemicals is now 12 September 2025, as per BIS notifications.
BIS
Alongside polycarbonate, enforcement for other materials like ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomer under amended QCOs has been aligned to the same date.
MPR India Certification
What It Means for the Industry:
Compliance Timeframe: Importers, manufacturers, and downstream users of polycarbonate will have additional time to obtain BIS certification. This helps avoid disruption in imports or usage of uncertified material.
Supply Chain Relief: Many overseas producers and supply lines had faced delays in complying with BIS audits and certification; the extension eases pressure temporarily.
Cost & Planning: Businesses now have breathing space to adjust manufacturing, sourcing, and inventory to meet BIS norms without urgent cost spikes.
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