The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, through its Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, issued the Phosphorus Pentachloride (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 Phosphorus Pentachloride in the public interest. 

Key Provisions of the Phosphorus Pentachloride (Quality Control) Order, 2020

1. Title, Application, and Effective Date

• This Order is officially titled the Phosphorus Pentachloride (Quality Control) Order, 2020.
• It will come into effect on the 181st day from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, i.e., December 16, 2020.
• The Order applies to all goods or articles of Phosphorus Pentachloride, except those specifically intended for export. 

2. Conformity to Standards and Compulsory Use of Standard Mark

• All Phosphorus Pentachloride products must conform to the Indian Standard IS 11744: 1986.
• 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 Phosphorus Pentachloride 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 Phosphorus Pentachloride in the domestic market while allowing flexibility for goods intended for export, adhering to relevant specifications.

BIS Certification for Phosphorus Pentachloride, Technical IS 11744: 1986