The Government has exempted advance authorisation holders and export-oriented units (EOUs) from mandatory quality control orders for imported goods that are used as inputs for exports.
It stated that pre-import requirements will apply to the exemption, and those inputs will be used in the production of the export goods.
“Enabling provisions are made for exempting inputs imported by Advance Authorisation holders and EOUs from mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs),” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
It further stated that the unsold item will be destroyed in front of the relevant customs and GST authorities. In addition to preventing unfair trade practices and promoting consumer and environmental safety and well-being, mandatory QCOs also aid in reducing the import of subpar goods.
QCOs apply to both imported and domestically manufactured goods. If a manufacturing facility want to sell in the Indian market, it must abide by these directives, both inside and outside of India.
The Government’s main goal is to offer customers with high-quality products and expand the scope of QCOs to include more and more products in order to foster the growth of the nation’s quality ecosystem.
