New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- The government of India has withdrawn 14 BIS Quality Control Orders covering key chemical, polymer, and fibre-based materials, indicating a major shift towards industry liberalisation and reduced regulatory burden.

Sources stated that this will take effect immediately from the date of Gazette publication, without any transition delay.

In a major relief to the chemical, plastics, and textile sectors, the Government of India has withdrawn Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering several key polymer and fibre intermediates, including Terephthalic Acid, Ethylene Glycol, Polyester Yarns and Fibres, and major plastics such as Polypropylene, Polyethylene, PVC, ABS, and Polycarbonate, the sources said.

The move, announced b...