Overview
- The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers revoked the orders with immediate effect via Gazette notification, ending mandatory BIS certification for the listed inputs.
- The rollback covers key intermediates such as terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol, polyester yarns and fibres, and major plastics including polypropylene, polyethylene, PVC, ABS, EVA, polyurethane and polycarbonate.
- Officials said the change is intended to ease import bottlenecks, improve raw‑material availability and lower input costs for downstream manufacturers in textiles, packaging and moulded plastics.
- Textile bodies including CITI and SIMA welcomed the decision, citing improved access to imported polyester that industry executives say can be 20–25% cheaper than domestic supply.
- Stakeholders framed the move as a competitiveness measure following NITI Aayog’s critique of QCO proliferation, and they called for similar relief for viscose inputs alongside export support steps announced on November 12.