New Delhi, May 17 -- Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, emphasised that Quality Control Orders (QCOs) have consistently gained industry support by enhancing product quality and expanding market access for Indian manufacturers.

Speaking at a Stakeholder Meet organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in New Delhi, Goyal reaffirmed the government's commitment to establishing systems that balance consumer safety with industry competitiveness.

The meeting focused on challenges faced by industry stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Horizontal QCO on "Safety of household, commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances," which was notified by DPIIT on September 20, 2024.

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