Govt extends footwear BIS quality control deadline by a year to July 2027

The government pushed the footwear BIS quality control order deadline to July 31, 2027, giving manufacturers, distributors and retailers extra time to clear legacy stock. An R&D sample import exemption of up to 4,500 pairs annually was also introduced.

— Filed Fri, 10 Jul, 2026, 01:14 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Government extended footwear BIS quality control order deadline by one year to July 2027 for clearing legacy stock, easing compliance for manufacturers, distributors and retailers, plus an R&D sample import exemption of up to 4,500 pairs annually.

Why this matters

The extension follows a pattern of central interventions easing compliance and supply pressures, mirroring recent moves like customs duty waivers on electronic parts and adjustments to sugar quotas and LPG supply.

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