BIS QCO for the Hydrogen Peroxide

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, through its Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, issued the Hydrogen Peroxide (Quality Control) Order, 2020 on June 16, 2020. This Order is enacted under the authority of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, to ensure the quality and safety of Hydrogen Peroxide in the public interest.

Key Provisions of the Hydrogen Peroxide (Quality Control) Order, 2020

1. Title, Application, and Effective Date

• This Order is officially titled the Hydrogen Peroxide (Quality Control) Order, 2020.
• The Order was originally scheduled to take effect on the 181st day from its publication in the Official Gazette, i.e., December 16, 2020. However, through subsequent amendments, the enforcement date has been extended to November 24, 2022.
• The Order applies to all goods or articles of Hydrogen Peroxide, except those specifically intended for export.

2. Conformity to Standards and Compulsory Use of Standard Mark

• All Hydrogen Peroxide products must conform to the Indian Standard IS 2080: 1980.
• These products must bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
• The requirement to use the Standard Mark does not apply to goods meant solely for export, provided they meet the specifications required by the foreign buyer.

3. Certification and Enforcement Authority

• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Hydrogen Peroxide products under this Order, ensuring compliance with the specified standards.

4. Penalties for Non-Compliance

• Any individual or entity that violates the provisions of this Order will face penalties as outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, to enforce compliance with quality standards.

This regulation aims to uphold the safety and quality of Hydrogen Peroxide in the domestic market while providing flexibility for goods intended for export, adhering to relevant specifications.

BIS Certification for Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide IS 2080: 2021