Summary:

Union Minister Piyush Goyal met with electronics sector stakeholders in Delhi to discuss the implementation of horizontal Quality Control Orders (QCOs). The aim is to enhance customer safety by enforcing higher quality standards for electrical equipment in India. The minister described the meeting as positive, highlighting the focus on implementing QCOs to improve product safety, ensure compliance, support industrial growth, and boost global competitiveness.

Quality Control Orders (QCOs), issued under the BIS Act, require manufacturers to certify and label products that meet Indian safety and performance standards. Non-compliance results in penalties and sales restrictions. Horizontal QCOs cover multiple product categories, promoting broad standardisation. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) oversees conformity assessment and quality assurance, enabling third-party certification. This initiative aims to establish a consistent quality framework for electronics, fostering innovation and export competitiveness through policy support and industry collaboration.

Source: IBEF 

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