Concerns have surfaced among Japanese enterprises regarding India's compulsory BIS certification rules. A newly released study proposes a significant revamp of the QCO framework. The existing regulations are leading to considerable delays and inflated compliance costs for manufacturers, adversely impacting smaller businesses in India and disrupting supply chains. Experts recommend implementing a risk-based regulatory framework to modernize and simplify quality control processes.

Concerns have surfaced among Japanese enterprises regarding India's compulsory BIS certification rules. A newly released study proposes a significant revamp of the QCO framework.…

GTRI urges review of quality control orders to reduce costs for MSMEs and prevent barriers to trade and exports.