News

Latest News

Showing 10-12 of 29

Others

DGFT Eases Advance Authorisation Imports: QCO Compliance No Longer Mandatory

Pankaj Kumar Dec. 20th, 2025 Reading Time: 3 Minutes

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 […]

CPCB Mandates EPR Portal Registration for Importers of Plastic Raw Materials

News

Plastics & Polymers Industry

CPCB Mandates EPR Portal Registration for Importers of Plastic Raw Materials

Pankaj Kumar Dec. 18th, 2025 Reading Time: 2 Minutes

In a significant move to enhance plastic waste management and promote environmental accountability, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has mandated that all importers of plastic raw materials, including resins, pellets, films, and preforms intended for manufacturing plastic packaging, must register on the Centralized Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal for Plastic Packaging. What You Need to Know This directive […]

Steel Industry Alert: BIS Compliance Rules for Intermediate Products Explained

News

Metals & Alloys Industry

Steel Industry Alert: BIS Compliance Rules for Intermediate Products Explained

Pankaj Kumar Dec. 16th, 2025 Reading Time: 3 Minutes

In a significant move to uphold the quality of steel products in India and protect the interests of domestic manufacturers, the Ministry of Steel issued a clarificatory order on June 13, 2025, regarding the enforcement of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for steel products. Background Over the years, the Ministry of Steel has introduced Quality Control Orders covering 151 […]