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flag India reviews 790 Quality Control Orders amid industry backlash over rising costs and delays.

flag India is reviewing its Quality Control Orders (QCOs) amid industry concerns over rising compliance costs, supply chain disruptions, and harm to MSMEs. flag A confidential NITI Aayog report highlights that QCOs on raw materials and intermediates—now numbering 790—have driven up input costs, delayed production, and enabled domestic suppliers to charge 15–30% above global prices. flag The report recommends scrapping QCOs for certain materials, suspending them for non-construction steel, and eliminating redundant NOCs and import monitoring systems. flag Critics cite testing delays, high certification fees, and unequal access to import exemptions as key burdens. flag While the government acknowledges the need to balance quality assurance with business efficiency, no specific changes have been announced.

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