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QCO IMPACT ON TRADE
SEZ import relief to fast track chip projectsIndia's semiconductor manufacturing sector is set for a major boost. New rules exempt imports for Special Economic Zones from quality check...- Fastener traders want govt to roll back quality control order amid rising cost, supply disruptionsFastener traders are calling for the withdrawal of a new quality control order. They state the order is increasing costs, reducing supply, ...
- A 1% problem that can derail India’s factory lines as tiny screws throw big tantrumsA recent analysis highlights that stringent regulations on fasteners, a seemingly minor expense, are leading to significant production hurd...
- West Asia crisis: Govt considering customs duty cut on critical induction cooktop componentsIn a bid to enhance accessibility to induction cooktops, the government is contemplating a reduction in import duties on components. Additi...
- Govt should cap charges of product testing under quality control order: GTRIHigh testing and certification costs for Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are pushing many MSME importers out of business, according to GTRI. ...
- India is looking at preferential access to US market, says Piyush GoyalGoyal met US trade representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the World Trade Organisation's 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in C...
- Quality control question: India's promise of zero-defect products runs into harsh business realityIndia quality control rules: As the number of products under mandatory quality control jumps to almost 800, Delhi is rolling back some prov...
- SEZs raise concerns at US’ countervailing duties, QCOs at meet with commerce secretarySpecial Economic Zone units and developers met with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. They raised concerns about US countervailing duties ...
- Reimagining QCO framework offers the next critical frontier for Indian industriesIndia's Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are currently facing criticism. While designed to safeguard consumers and enhance local manufacturing...
- India-EU FTA talks turn to carbon tax, QCO issuesIndia and the EU are currently engaged in FTA negotiations, addressing non-tariff barriers like CBAM, EUDR, and India's QCOs. While aiming ...
- New quality control orders for steel parts may lead to factory shutdowns, job losses: GTRIIndia risks widespread factory shutdowns and job losses due to upcoming quality control orders (QCOs) on steel fastener imports. The QCOs, ...
- Govt push for quality: Industry embraces QCO on plywood, MDF boards after initial resistanceThe plywood and MDF board industry in India has accepted mandatory quality control norms for better standards. Commerce Minister Piyush Goy...
- Overall assessment of steel industry key before safeguard duty: GTRIThink tank GTRI has urged for a detailed review of the Indian steel industry before implementing the suggested safeguard duty. They argue t...
- GTRI calls for assessment of steel industry before taking safeguard measuresThe Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) urges a thorough assessment of the Indian steel industry before implementing a proposed safegua...
- Thailand, Indonesia raise concerns at India’s QCOs on leather, textiles, restrictions on copper, tyresIndonesia and Thailand have raised concerns at the World Trade Organization about India's quality control orders. The orders cover products...
- Govt imposes import curbs on parts of pocket lighters; to reduce dependence on ChinaThe government has restricted the import of parts for pocket lighters to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce dependency on Chinese impo...
- FISME urges govt to review policies to help faltering MSMEsThe key body representing MSMEs has also sought the government’s intervention in protecting export-oriented MSMEs and tweaking trade polici...
- Adopting global standard, infra, risk-based regulation to help India improve quality of goods for exports: GTRIThe GTRI also recommended support to SMEs, avoiding quality control orders becoming non-tariff barriers, regulatory impact assessment, deve...
- Government rolls out mandatory quality norms for solder wiresThe Indian government has introduced mandatory quality norms for solder wires used in the electronics and engineering industry. The move ai...
- 'Extend implementation of quality control norms by 12 months for footwear; industry not ready yet'Footwear in India is mainly imported from China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. China is the largest supplier, with a 38.2 per cent sh...
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