In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act,

## Report on Amendment to Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020, as published in the Gazette of India on August 24, 2021. The amendment, issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, modifies the effective date of the original order. The key finding is that the amendment delays the enforcement of the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020, pushing the effective date to March 13, 2022. This report details the amendment and its likely implications. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview of the amendment to the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020, based on the official notification published in the Gazette of India. The purpose of this report is to inform affected parties about the specific changes introduced by this amendment and their potential impact. **3. Policy Overview:** * This report concerns an amendment to the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020. * The core objective of the original Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020, is inferred to be to establish and enforce quality standards for Acetone in India, as implied by the title and the amending ministry. **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment appears to address the need to adjust the implementation timeline of the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020. The text does not explicitly state the reason for the delay, but it can be inferred that unforeseen circumstances or logistical considerations have necessitated a postponement of the original enforcement date. This could be due to factors such as industry readiness, alignment with other regulations, or delays in setting up the necessary certification infrastructure. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This report focuses specifically on the changes introduced by the amendment text. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** Paragraph 1, subparagraph 2 of the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020 is being amended. This paragraph relates to the date when the order comes into force. * **New Rule/Provision:** The new subparagraph 2 states: "This order shall come into force on the 13th March, 2022." * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The amendment delays the effective date of the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020 from its original date (unspecified in this document but implied to be before August 24, 2021) to March 13, 2022. This provides stakeholders with additional time to prepare for compliance with the order's requirements. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the primary target audience includes: * Manufacturers and producers of acetone. * Importers and suppliers of acetone. * Users of acetone in various industries. * The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), implicitly, as the Act falls under their purview. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, is responsible for implementing and overseeing the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020, and its amendments. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is also implicitly involved through the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The key timeline specified in the amendment is the new effective date of March 13, 2022. The text does not detail specific procedures related to the amendment beyond the gazette notification. * **Implementation Aspects Specific to the Change:** The amendment primarily affects the timeline for compliance. Stakeholders now have until March 13, 2022, to ensure their products and processes meet the quality standards outlined in the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this specific change is to allow more time for relevant industries to prepare for compliance with the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020. This could lead to a smoother transition and potentially reduce disruptions in the supply chain. While the text provides no guarantees, it seems designed to aid stakeholders in adhering to the forthcoming quality standards. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the Acetone Quality Control Order, 2020, pushes the effective date to March 13, 2022. This change provides affected industries with additional time to align their operations with the quality standards set forth in the original order. While the reasons for the delay are not explicitly stated, the amendment underscores the government's commitment to implementing quality control measures while allowing reasonable time for industry adaptation. This is significant for all involved in the Acetone market in India.

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