The textile industry has welcomed the relaxation of the mandatory Quality Control Order (QCO) for polyester fibre, filament yarn and spun yarn imported under advance authorisation scheme ...

New Delhi: Large footwear retailers say they want a government move to enforce quality norms for leather and non-leather footwear to be pushed back by months. The new regulation kicks in on 1 July ...

Aphrodise Rose is the first rose to be designated by Afrodis AOC, the governing body that grades and qualifies sparkling Charmat wines from Continental Europe. Suggested retail price of $39.99 per 750 ...

However, the export obligation period for such imports is restricted to 180 days from the date of clearance of import consignments in respect of QCO exemption, the Directorate General of Foreign ...

New Delhi: To prevent incidents such as the devastating Uphaar Cinema fire, the Union textiles ministry plans “strict” action against companies that violate the Quality Control Order (QCO ...

Footwear retailers have sought more time for the implementation of norms of the Quality Control Order, 2020 (QCO), for footwear manufacturers. QCO norms for footwear are slated to be enforced from ...

QCO is mandatory for big companies in 6 months, for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 9 months, and for small industries in 12 months, the order said. The same is effective from July ...

The consumer affairs department plans to notify the Quality Control Order (QCO) for online consumer reviews after a voluntary push failed to effectively curb fake reviews. The department had ...

In order to safeguard the domestic small or micro industries, ensure smooth implementation of the QCO and Ease of Doing Business, relaxations have been granted to small or micro industries in terms of ...