ENA MSME 2025-05-02 16:42:40 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 2 (KNN)</strong> Quality Control Orders (QCOs), initially introduced to safeguard product quality, have now expanded far beyond consumer goods to include intermediary and raw materials.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">While aimed at raising standards and ensuring safety, QCOs are increasingly drawing criticism for disrupting import supply chains and limiting access to key materials.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP), in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Micro and Small &amp; Medium Enterprises (FISME), is organizing a focused discussion on the issue.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event will take place on May 8, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at CSEPs premises, with hybrid participation available.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The session will open with a presentation by CSEP that takes stock of the current status and trends in the implementation of QCOs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This will be followed by a participatory discussion inviting inputs from various stakeholders, particularly those affected by the policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">QCOs have grown from covering products like toys and shoes to now regulating several industrial inputs, raising concerns about their broader impact on trade and industry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Critics argue that the measures are increasingly serving as non-tariff barriers to imports rather than simply ensuring quality.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Those interested in attending or contributing to the discussion are encouraged to confirm participation by emailing archit.tripathi@fisme.org.in, including details about their sector and specific concerns.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Participants are also welcome to share background notes or written inputs on the subject ahead of the event.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As India continues to balance its policy goals with global trade realities, the discussion is expected to provide timely insights into the role and future of QCOs.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41955 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/impact-of-quality-control-orders-on-msmes-to-be-discussed-on-8th-may 2025-05-02 16:42:40 knnindia.co.in