Tag: Quality Control Orders

India imposes textile quality orders to compete with China

- March 20, 2024

The government has set a target to encompass more than 2,000 products under the QCO. The government plans to introduce new quality control orders (QCOs) ... Read More

Centre eases textile quality control

- March 14, 2024

Manufacturers are required to obtain prior approvals from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certifying compliance for the sale of regulated items within the country. ... Read More

Government approves 11 technical textiles project proposals

- January 23, 2024

Research initiatives are spearheaded by institutes and research bodies such as CSIR-NAL, ATIRA, NITRA, IIT Delhi, ICT-Mumbai, and others. The approval of 11 project proposals ... Read More

India boosts Kasturi Cotton to compete with Bangladesh, Vietnam in textile exports

- January 11, 2024

The Union Finance Ministry will decide on extending the loan moratorium for the sector under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS). As of January ... Read More

Exempt QCO against Advance Authorisations, says SRTEPC Chairman

- September 29, 2023

QCOs for textiles have exempted imports for re-export purpose from the compliance of its requirements. The Government has imposed Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for various ... Read More

Surat textile groups demand QCO removal for polyester yarn’s BIS certification

- July 3, 2023

The association has argued that the BIS certification scheme, which is voluntary, should not be subjected to mandatory certification guidelines. The government has been urged ... Read More

Necessity of QCO in PTA and MEG for quality products in value chain

- June 29, 2023

In order to facilitate smooth implementation of these orders, provisions for additional time periods to get BIS licenses and upgrade their testing facilities are being ... Read More