In a welcome move for textile exporters, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has eased export obligation (EO) rules under the Advance Authorisation scheme, removing textile products from the purview of the stricter 180-day compliance period. Earlier, all imports under Advance
In a major step to boost fire safety, the Government has enacted new regulations requiring fire-resistant upholstery fabrics for non-domestic furniture. Starting from October 2023, the Quality Control Order (QCO) will enforce compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) IS 15768:2008 for all upholstery used in public spaces. This new regulation applies to a wide […]













