DPIIT Extends Footwear QCO Stock Deadline, Eases R&D Import Norms

DPIIT amended two footwear Quality Control Orders covering leather, rubber and polymer footwear, extending the deadline to clear legacy inventory and relaxing import norms for R&D samples. The move eases compliance pressure on manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

— Filed Fri, 10 Jul, 2026, 13:41 IST · Source Apparel Resources India · Updated

DPIIT amended two footwear Quality Control Orders covering leather, rubber and polymer footwear, extending the deadline to clear legacy inventory and relaxing import norms for R&D samples, easing compliance for manufacturers, distributors and retailers.