Quality control on Polypropylene and Poly Vinyl Chloride deferred to June 2025

The Centre has deferred applicability of quality control orders (QCOs) on Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion, and Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers. Quality control on these chemicals will now be applicable from June 24, 2025. This is the third amendment to QCO for these chemicals. Quality control on these chemicals were to be implemented from December 24, 2025.

Once enforced, import and sale of non-BIS compliant PP and PVC will be prohibited.

Both PP and PVC find applicability across various sectors. In moulding, PP can be used to create complex shapes for products like automotive components, home appliances, and packaging. In extrusion, it can be formed into sheets, films, fibers, and profiles. PVC is used in construction for piping, house siding, and doors and windows. It is also used in the production of plastic bottles, packaging, and bank cards.


The Indian Polypropylene Market size is forecasted to reach $14.8 billion by 2027, IndustryARC estimates. According to Blueweave Consulting, PVC pipes market in India is expected to reach $ 269.85 million by 2029.