Fastener traders are calling for the withdrawal of a new quality control order. They state the order is increasing costs, reducing supply, ...

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

In a bid to enhance accessibility to induction cooktops, the government is contemplating a reduction in import duties on components. Additi...

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

Indian industries are seeking relaxed quality control rules. This move aims to secure vital components from alternative sources like China....

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

"The mandatory adherence requirement of input steel for imports of steel products with bill of lading having shipped on board date on or be...

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

The government has established an Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) to evaluate Quality Control Orders (QCOs) proposed by various ministries, a...

The plywood and MDF board industry, which initially resisted Quality Control Orders (QCO), now supports the implementation scheduled for Fe...

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

The Indian government is set to introduce surgical gloves and single-use medical examination gloves under the Quality Control Order (QCO) t...

The government has postponed the enforcement of quality control orders (QCO) on nickel, copper, and aluminium by six months, shifting the s...

The Indian government has introduced mandatory quality norms for solder wires used in the electronics and engineering industry. The move ai...

Footwear in India is mainly imported from China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. China is the largest supplier, with a 38.2 per cent sh...

The metal packaging industry in India is facing hurdles in securing its raw material, tinplate and tin-free steel due to the imposition of ...

The QCO covers only 25 grades of stainless steel falling under the three IS standards, namely IS 6911, IS 5522 and IS 15997 all widely manu...