In a move aimed at stabilizing the supply of key industrial chemicals, the central government has temporarily suspended the Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control) Order, 2022.  

The original order was issued in the public interest under the powers of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. 

“The Central Government, in consultation with the Bureau, has taken cognizance of the supply chain disruption and is satisfied that to ensure availability of the Linear Alkyl Benzene, it is necessary and expedient to suspend the operation of the said Order temporarily,” the notification stated. 

Exercising powers under section 16 read with sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016, the government has issued the following amendment: 

“Provided that to prevent any disruption of supply chain of the said goods or article, the conformation to such Indian Standard shall not be applicable for the period from the 1st April, 2026 to 1st July, 2026,” the notification reads. 

The move is intended to safeguard industrial operations amid global supply pressures.