On April 25th, 2025, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers made significant amendments to the quality control orders for various fatty acids under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. These amendments were issued after consultations with the Bureau of Indian Standards, and they all set a unified effective date for compliance.
Key Amendment Details:
The amendments affect the following quality control orders, which now stipulate that they will come into force on October 24th, 2025:
Lauric Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025
- This amendment updates the Lauric Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2022 and sets the new implementation date for October 24, 2025.
Acid Oil (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025
- The Acid Oil (Quality Control) Order, 2022 has been revised with the same effective date of October 24, 2025.
Palm Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025
- The Palm Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 is also amended, with the implementation date set as October 24, 2025.
Rice Bran Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025
- The Rice Bran Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 now includes the new effective date of October 24, 2025.
Coconut Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025
- The Coconut Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 is updated with the revised compliance date of October 24, 2025.
Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025
- The Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 also reflects this change, with the effective date of October 24, 2025.
Key Takeaways:
- The October 24, 2025 deadline applies uniformly across all these orders, ensuring consistency for industries involved in the production of fatty acids.
- These amendments reinforce the Central Government’s commitment to upholding quality standards in the production of lauric acid, acid oil, palm fatty acids, rice bran fatty acids, coconut fatty acids, and hydrogenated rice bran fatty acids.
- The changes were made under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, and are aimed at maintaining product quality and safety.
By updating these quality control orders, the government is seeking to enhance industry standards and ensure the integrity of fatty acid products in India.
