New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- The government has withdrawn 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), covering several key chemicals, polymers, and fibre-based materials, following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.

The withdrawal, announced by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, will take effect upon the release of an official notification.

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.

The decision aims to ease import constraints, improve raw material availability, and reduce input costs for d...