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Indian glove manufacturers are calling for the prompt implementation of theMedical and Surgical Gloves (Quality Control) Order (QCO),which has now been in the public domain for 60 days following its submission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement.

The QCO, introduced by theDepartment of Pharmaceuticalsunder theMinistry of Chemicals and Fertilizers,mandatesBureau of Indian Standards (BIS)certification for all medical and surgical gloves-both imported and domestically manufactured.

While the industry welcomes and appreciates the government's decisive step toward protecting public health and supporting the domestic glove manufacturing sector...