Indian stainless steel MSMEs are urging the government to reinstate a quality control order after its suspension led to a surge in cheap Ch...

India's semiconductor manufacturing sector is set for a major boost. New rules exempt imports for Special Economic Zones from quality check...

A recent analysis highlights that stringent regulations on fasteners, a seemingly minor expense, are leading to significant production hurd...

High testing and certification costs for Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are pushing many MSME importers out of business, according to GTRI. ...

India quality control rules: As the number of products under mandatory quality control jumps to almost 800, Delhi is rolling back some prov...

The Centre has relaxed several steel import rules to simplify compliance and support smaller businesses. The steel ministry has launched th...

India's Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are currently facing criticism. While designed to safeguard consumers and enhance local manufacturing...

The Steel Ministry is likely to grant a 15-20 day grace period before enforcing quality control orders on intermediate steel materials, add...

Quality norms should be designed to support MSMEs rather than stifle their growth, say industry leaders.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is considering extending the implementation timeline for the quality control order (QCO) on ele...

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has unveiled internship opportunities for 500 students from partner institutions, focusing on standard...

The government has enforced new regulations requiring fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furniture to enhance public safety....

The Centre has exempted inputs used in export products from quality control orders issued by the Steel Ministry, DPIIT, and Textiles Minist...

A notification in this regard was issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on August 25. Items under S...

The Indian government has implemented mandatory quality norms for nuts, bolts and fasteners to curb the import of sub-standard goods and bo...

The QCO for 24 footwear and related products were notified in October 2020 and thereafter extension was given thrice before making it manda...

Goyal said these orders would help in increasing production of quality footwear, exports and establishing Indian brands in the global marke...