BIS QCO for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers (EVA)

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued an Amendment Order titled “Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2024.”

This amendment modifies the original Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers (Quality Control) Order, 2021, and will come into effect on 3rd October 2025.

Key Highlights

• This order applies specifically to Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymers.

• Products must conform to Indian Standard IS 13601:1993.

• Each product must carry the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS licence as per Scheme–I of Schedule–II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

• Products meant only for export are exempted from this requirement.

Certifying & Enforcing Authority

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been appointed as the certifying and enforcing authority for EVA Copolymers under this Order.
Any violation of this Order will attract penalties as per the BIS Act, 2016.