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Major Relief for Manufacturers: BIS Removes Mandatory In-House Laboratory Requirement

January 28, 2026

In a landmark move aimed at boosting the “Ease of Doing Business” in India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has officially removed the mandatory requirement for manufacturers to maintain an in-house laboratory for product certification. This update, issued via circular CMD-I/2:6:2 on December 16, 2025, marks a significant shift in the BIS Product Certification […]

DGFT Eases Advance Authorisation Imports: QCO Compliance No Longer Mandatory

December 20, 2025

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced a significant update through Notification No. 69/2023, amending the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. This amendment facilitates the import of inputs under Advance Authorisation without the mandatory compliance to Quality Control Orders (QCOs), streamlining processes for exporters and Export Oriented Units (EOUs). What Is Advance Authorisation? Advance Authorisation is a scheme […]