Centre extends footwear QCO deadline by one year, opens window for R&D imports
Government of India pushes the mandatory BIS Quality Control Order deadline for leather and non-leather footwear out by 12 months and permits limited imports for R&D and non-commercial use, easing compliance pressure on domestic manufacturers and brands sourcing components abroad.
Centre extends footwear Quality Control Order deadline by one year and permits limited imports for R&D and non-commercial purposes, easing pressure on India's footwear industry navigating mandatory BIS standards on leather and non-leather footwear.