New Delhi, May 20 -- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has relaxed the timelines for implementing the quality control order (QCO) on household, commercial and similar electrical appliances.

The decision comes amid India's ongoing trade negotiations with major partners, including the US and the European Union (EU), and the finalization of a trade deal with the UK-key sources of premium electrical goods and home appliances.

Mint had first reported on 13 December 2024 about the government's plan to relax QCO norms for MSMEs and extend deadlines.

The compliance deadline has been pushed to 19 March 2026 for large and medium domestic enterprises and foreign manufacturers, the commerce ministry said in a stat...