New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Indian government is preparing to introduce 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) encompassing 129 new products by the year's end, according to informed sources.

This strategic move aims to enhance the global competitiveness of Indian-manufactured products, coinciding with ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussions with multiple nations, reported Mint.

As these FTAs progress, the anticipated reduction in import tariffs underscores the imperative for India to remain vigilant against the influx of substandard imports.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms govern products produced in India for both domestic consumption and imports, while exports adhere to international standards. However, there's a possibility o...