New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- It has finally begun and it deserves recognition. A long-awaited overhaul of India's quality-control regime is taking shape. In just the past week, key ministries have moved decisively to withdraw or amend quality control orders (QCOs) on up to 76 products.

On 12 November 2025, the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers abolished QCOs for several input materials, including terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol, polyester spun yarn, polyester yarn, EVA copolymers, polycarbonates and others. This step eases compliance pressures across textiles, chemicals, plastics and downstream manufacturing.

On 13 November, the ministry of mines issued a notification withdrawing QCOs on base metals and alloys such as aluminum and alumi...