Polycarbonate (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 - Detailed Information

To enhance the quality and safety of products in the polymer industry, the Government of India has brought out the Polycarbonate (Quality Control Amendment Order), 2025, which extends the period of enforcement for mandatory BIS Certification, in order to give extra time for stakeholders to comply.  This development shows the government's dedication to ensuring that polycarbonate products, whether manufactured, imported, or sold, comply with the necessary Indian Standards (IS). These standards are crucial for consumer safety, industrial quality, and global competitiveness.

Key Highlights of Polycarbonate Quality Control Order Amendment

Now, let us review the Polycarbonate Quality Control Order 2025 key highlights: 

• Title of the Order: Polycarbonate (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025.
• New Compliance Date: The new compliance date is now set for 12 September 2026. 
• Effect of the Amendment: The previous compliance date has been extended to give manufacturers, importers, and testing laboratories a further opportunity to comply with BIS certification requirements. 
• Date of Gazette Notification: The amendment notice to the order was published in the official Gazette on 16 September 2025. The order comes into force immediately.

Why the 2025 Polycarbonate QCO Amendment Is Crucial for Manufacturers

Polycarbonate plays a vital role across a wide range of industries, including automotive components, optical media like CDs and DVDs, consumer electronics, medical devices, and packaging materials. Its widespread application means that even the slightest compromise in quality can lead to serious issues such as product failure, non-compliance with safety standards, and eventual rejection in both domestic and international markets. 

Recognizing these risks, the Indian government has extended the enforcement date for mandatory BIS Certification through the Polycarbonate (Quality Control Amendment Order) 2025. This extension is not just a regulatory formality; it provides critical breathing room for stakeholders. Businesses now have more time to complete product testing, obtain BIS Certification, upgrade their manufacturing processes, and strengthen their quality control systems. Additionally, the extended timeline allows companies to adapt their supply chains to ensure only BIS-marked polycarbonate materials are used.

 Read Issued BIS QCO for Ethylene Dichloride to understand the latest amendment order 2025

Polycarbonate (Quality Control) Amendment Order Timeline

Below we have mentioned the list of dates when the Polyacrylamide amendment was issued by the Government of India:

Who Needs to Comply?

The amendment impacts a broad array of stakeholders involved at points of making or distributing polycarbonate products, including:

• Polycarbonate manufacturers are required to ensure that their products meet the most recent Indian Standard and receive BIS Certification India. 
• Importers and distributors can only sell BIS-certified polycarbonate materials once the amendment has been enacted. 
• OEMs and product manufacturers are required to confirm that the components they obtain from their material source manufacturers comply with BIS standards. This is necessary so that they do not have regulatory risks for non-compliance.
• Testing and certification labs should be prepared to begin testing and certifying polycarbonate products under the applicable IS codes.

How to Stay Compliant for Polycarbonate Certification

To ensure preparedness for the 12th September 2026 deadline, it is important to take the following steps:

• Recognize BIS Standards: Review the relevant Indian Standards (IS) for polycarbonate materials.
• Advance Your BIS Certification Application: Much like the above, this application should be submitted in advance.
• Upgrade Internal or External Quality Testing Labs: Improve internal or external laboratories for the qualification of materials and/or to be BIS compliant.
• Keep Up With the Gazette for Any Future Amendments: The relevant Gazette will outline any future amendments or anything else warranted for packaging and labeled polycarbonate products.
• Consult with Regulatory Compliance Firms: Regulatory compliance firms will assist you through the process of obtaining BIS compliance for your product/packaging.

If foreign manufacturers want to sell Polycarbonate products in India, they must apply for BIS FMCS certification

Conclusion

The Polycarbonate (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025, is not just a change of date; it is a last call for businesses to be ready, certified, and future-proof their polycarbonate products. If you need help with the application to the Bureau of Indian Standards, the documentation, and testing for polycarbonate or any other notified product, please think about contacting a professional QCO compliance expert like ERCS Private Limited or your favourite advisory on regulation.