New Delhi: Steps such as adopting international standards, using risk-based regulations and developing modern infrastructure will help further improve the quality of goods manufactured and exported from India, economic think tank GTR said on Friday. Will get it.
Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) to support small and medium enterprises, prevent quality control orders from becoming non-tariff barriers, conduct regulatory impact assessment, develop globally acceptable standards and strengthen India's quality systems. Also recommended signing mutual recognition agreements with partners.
These suggestions come at a time when India is moving towards issuing Quality Control Orders (QCO) and Compulsory Registration Orders (CRO) to curb imports of substandard goods from countries like China, boost domestic manufacturing and boost exports. I am moving forward rapidly. High quality goods from the country. GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said it is important to comprehensively strengthen India's quality infrastructure to fully capitalize on these initiatives, ensuring that smaller companies are not overburdened , there should be no undue penalties on quality imports, and adequate regional infrastructure such as testing laboratories could be created.at Place.
According to the GTRI report, more than 140 QCOs have been issued for more than 550 products since the introduction of the BIS Act in October 2017, whereas only 1 QCO covering 106 products was issued till 2014.
QCO and CRO are regulatory measures used globally to ensure that products meet specific quality, safety and performance standards before they can be sold. By strictly following quality norms, they prevent those associated with substandard products. Help facilitate international trade by reducing risks, increasing consumer confidence, and aligning domestic products with global expectations.
“The issuance of over 140 QCOs covering over 550 products in the last 7 years has created challenges for companies and government agencies alike.There is an urgent need to upgrade India's quality infrastructure and a factual study is required to understand how QCOs have performed at the ground level and if there are any improvements needed there,'' Srivastava said.
The report states that to further improve quality systems in India, "India should adopt and align standards with international standards to enhance export competitiveness and avoid additional costs for manufacturers seeking BIS certification." "Must achieve international recognition." It added that regulations should focus on essential health, safety, environmental parameters and use a risk-based approach to balance enforcers with industry capacity.
Additionally, support for SMEs should include gradual implementation of QCO and CRO, financial support, technical guidance and phased implementation to help small companies comply, it said.
It also said that it is essential to develop a comprehensive quality infrastructure for expertise, conformity assessment systems and market surveillance.“Standards and regulations should not act as non-tariff barriers, and regulatory impact assessments should be conducted to ensure that regulations are effective and not burdensome. There is a need for high-quality, world-class products like Ayurveda But we have to create acceptable standards and work towards global acceptance of India certifications.” Further improve quality systems,” Srivastava said.
The report suggests the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to adopt international standards wherever possible, such as for electrical safety and toys, as this will reduce transaction costs for companies and increase export competitiveness.
“BIS and other Indian standards bodies are systematically encouraged to participate in organizations like IS (International Organization for Standardization), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), ITU (International Telecommunication Union), Code Alimentarius, World Organization for Animal Health etc. The standards should align with international standards.(OIE), and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPCC),'' the report suggested. It said BIS should seek accreditation to ensure that its certifications are accepted internationally.
At present, many regulations under the BIS Act are based on ISO/IEC standards but BIS certification is not generally accepted internationally due to lack of recognition. It said gaining international approval would help manufacturers avoid the additional cost of obtaining certification from other agencies.
To support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the report recommends providing financial assistance, technical guidance and phased implementation to help SMEs comply with these orders as this support will help small companies in manufacturing. This will help in upgrading processes, acquiring new equipment and adhering to stringent standards.."In industries such as footwear, where 80 percent of shoe manufacturing units are small-scale operations, assistance is provided to meet QCO requirements. These small units may find it difficult to meet the stringent QCO requirements and if they If they do not comply, they may be shut down. Even if they are exempted from QCO application, big brands will not buy from them unless they meet the requirements," Srivastava said.
Furthermore, it called for ensuring that standards and technical regulations do not act as non-tariff barriers.
Many countries use mandatory certification to check imports.China often uses this process to delay allowing imports from specific countries." For example, in India, factory inspections are an integral part of the regulatory framework to enforce CRO. BIS carries out factory inspections But timelines and procedures vary depending on priority and available resources,” I said. ,
The report recommends signing mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) with important trading partners as these agreements will help make domestic legislation acceptable to countries with different regulations, thereby helping to facilitate international trade.For example, the MRA between India and the EU on drugs will allow EU drug inspectors to accept inspection reports prepared in India under standard procedures, and vice versa. Srivastava said, "These recommendations Implementation of this will improve the quality systems in India, reduce the burden on small companies and increase the global competitiveness of Indian industries."
Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) to support small and medium enterprises, prevent quality control orders from becoming non-tariff barriers, conduct regulatory impact assessment, develop globally acceptable standards and strengthen India's quality systems. Also recommended signing mutual recognition agreements with partners.
These suggestions come at a time when India is moving towards issuing Quality Control Orders (QCO) and Compulsory Registration Orders (CRO) to curb imports of substandard goods from countries like China, boost domestic manufacturing and boost exports. I am moving forward rapidly. High quality goods from the country. GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said it is important to comprehensively strengthen India's quality infrastructure to fully capitalize on these initiatives, ensuring that smaller companies are not overburdened , there should be no undue penalties on quality imports, and adequate regional infrastructure such as testing laboratories could be created.at Place.
According to the GTRI report, more than 140 QCOs have been issued for more than 550 products since the introduction of the BIS Act in October 2017, whereas only 1 QCO covering 106 products was issued till 2014.
QCO and CRO are regulatory measures used globally to ensure that products meet specific quality, safety and performance standards before they can be sold. By strictly following quality norms, they prevent those associated with substandard products. Help facilitate international trade by reducing risks, increasing consumer confidence, and aligning domestic products with global expectations.
“The issuance of over 140 QCOs covering over 550 products in the last 7 years has created challenges for companies and government agencies alike.There is an urgent need to upgrade India's quality infrastructure and a factual study is required to understand how QCOs have performed at the ground level and if there are any improvements needed there,'' Srivastava said.
The report states that to further improve quality systems in India, "India should adopt and align standards with international standards to enhance export competitiveness and avoid additional costs for manufacturers seeking BIS certification." "Must achieve international recognition." It added that regulations should focus on essential health, safety, environmental parameters and use a risk-based approach to balance enforcers with industry capacity.
Additionally, support for SMEs should include gradual implementation of QCO and CRO, financial support, technical guidance and phased implementation to help small companies comply, it said.
It also said that it is essential to develop a comprehensive quality infrastructure for expertise, conformity assessment systems and market surveillance.“Standards and regulations should not act as non-tariff barriers, and regulatory impact assessments should be conducted to ensure that regulations are effective and not burdensome. There is a need for high-quality, world-class products like Ayurveda But we have to create acceptable standards and work towards global acceptance of India certifications.” Further improve quality systems,” Srivastava said.
The report suggests the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to adopt international standards wherever possible, such as for electrical safety and toys, as this will reduce transaction costs for companies and increase export competitiveness.
“BIS and other Indian standards bodies are systematically encouraged to participate in organizations like IS (International Organization for Standardization), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), ITU (International Telecommunication Union), Code Alimentarius, World Organization for Animal Health etc. The standards should align with international standards.(OIE), and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPCC),'' the report suggested. It said BIS should seek accreditation to ensure that its certifications are accepted internationally.
At present, many regulations under the BIS Act are based on ISO/IEC standards but BIS certification is not generally accepted internationally due to lack of recognition. It said gaining international approval would help manufacturers avoid the additional cost of obtaining certification from other agencies.
To support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the report recommends providing financial assistance, technical guidance and phased implementation to help SMEs comply with these orders as this support will help small companies in manufacturing. This will help in upgrading processes, acquiring new equipment and adhering to stringent standards.."In industries such as footwear, where 80 percent of shoe manufacturing units are small-scale operations, assistance is provided to meet QCO requirements. These small units may find it difficult to meet the stringent QCO requirements and if they If they do not comply, they may be shut down. Even if they are exempted from QCO application, big brands will not buy from them unless they meet the requirements," Srivastava said.
Furthermore, it called for ensuring that standards and technical regulations do not act as non-tariff barriers.
Many countries use mandatory certification to check imports.China often uses this process to delay allowing imports from specific countries." For example, in India, factory inspections are an integral part of the regulatory framework to enforce CRO. BIS carries out factory inspections But timelines and procedures vary depending on priority and available resources,” I said. ,
The report recommends signing mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) with important trading partners as these agreements will help make domestic legislation acceptable to countries with different regulations, thereby helping to facilitate international trade.For example, the MRA between India and the EU on drugs will allow EU drug inspectors to accept inspection reports prepared in India under standard procedures, and vice versa. Srivastava said, "These recommendations Implementation of this will improve the quality systems in India, reduce the burden on small companies and increase the global competitiveness of Indian industries."
