Noida, June 26 (APAC Media): The government has relaxed Quality Control Order (QCO) requirements for air conditioner and toy manufacturers in a move aimed at easing compliance pressure and addressing India’s continued reliance on imported components, particularly from China.
Under the revised framework, companies in the two sectors will be allowed greater flexibility in meeting mandatory quality standards prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Instead of immediate full compliance, manufacturers can now operate under a transitional mechanism while progressively aligning with QCO requirements.
Officials said the decision has been taken after industry representations highlighted supply chain constraints and higher costs arising from strict enforcement of QCOs.
The AC and toy segments, which depend significantly on imported raw materials and components, have been among the most affected due to global supply disruptions and import concentration.
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The relaxed norms are expected to help small and mid-sized manufacturers maintain production continuity and reduce input bottlenecks. A designated mechanism will evaluate firms seeking transitional approval based on their technical preparedness and quality assurance systems.
While granting relief, the government reiterated that the long-term objective of QCOs remains unchanged—strengthening product quality standards, ensuring consumer safety, and promoting self-reliant manufacturing under the broader industrial policy framework.
Industry stakeholders have welcomed the move, saying it will provide short-term stability amid cost pressures.
However, analysts caution that India’s heavy dependence on imported components continues to pose structural challenges that require sustained domestic capacity building.
The relaxation comes as part of a broader recalibration of QCO implementation across sectors, balancing regulatory enforcement with the need to avoid disruptions in manufacturing and trade.
Officials indicated that the transitional arrangement will be time-bound, with companies expected to gradually migrate to full compliance with BIS standards in the coming phase.
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