Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026: A Faster, No-Audit Route to BIS Licensing
DPIITs Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 lets Indian importers sponsor a restricted BIS license for overseas manufacturers across 10 QCOs – toys, footwear, ACs, water heaters, washing machines, hinges, furniture, and more – without a factory audit.
DGFT Overhauls TRACE Reimbursement Under Export Promotion Mission – MSME-Tiered Support Up to 95%
DGFT Trade Notice 09/2026-27 replaces the flat 25 lakh TRACE reimbursement with MSME-tiered support up to 95%, a two-instalment claim process tied to export evidence, and a consolidated 462-entry list of eligible international certifications.
DGFT to Review & Re-Allocate Wheat Flour Export Quota – Respond by 10 July 2026
DGFT Trade Notice 08/2026-27 requires wheat flour export quota holders to submit a CA utilization certificate and any additional or surrender requests by 10 July 2026; quota utilized under 50% may be moved to a common pool for reallocation.
DGFT Extends TRQ Authorisation Validity for Gold Imports Under India-UAE CEPA
DGFT Public Notice 18/2026-27 automatically extends the validity of FY 2025-26 TRQ Authorisations for gold imports (CTH 7108) under the India-UAE CEPA from 30 June 2026 to 30 September 2026 – no application or fee required.
DGFT Relaxes NFMIMS Registration Deadline for Copper & Aluminium Imports
DGFT Notification 22/2026-27 lets copper and aluminium importers complete NFMIMS registration any time before the Customs Out of Charge order, instead of before the consignments arrival – easing import compliance.
BIS Extends Import Relief for Copper Tubes Used in AC & Refrigeration: What the Copper Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026 Means for Manufacturers
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade) has notified a fresh amendment to the Copper Products (Quality
Control) Order, 2024. The change — S.O. 3503(E), dated 30th June 2026 — extends a
targeted exemption for manufacturers who import inner grooved copper tubes used in
air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Delay in MeitY Consent to BIS Disrupts India’s Electronics & IT Supply Chain
India’s push to become a global electronics manufacturing hub has been accelerating — but a procedural bottleneck is quietly straining the supply chains of companies that source products from China or rely on Chinese ODMs. The culprit: delays in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) granting prior consent for BIS registration applications under CRS Scheme-II.
Shipment Stuck at Indian Port?
If your shipment is detained at Indian ports due to regulatory objections, Non-Tariff Barriers (NBTs), or compliance challenges — immediate structured intervention is critical.
India Is No Longer Just a Market — It’s the World’s Next Manufacturing Powerhouse
For over 25 years, Omega QMS Private Limited has been deeply engaged in India’s regulatory ecosystem, with a strong focus on technical regulations, conformity assessment, and Quality Control Orders (QCOs). These have remained our core strengths for more than two decades.
A Bold Step Towards Ease of Compliance: Welcoming the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026
India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 — a landmark regulatory move that creates a formal transition pathway for businesses struggling to complete BIS Scheme-II certification under 10 live QCOs covering toys, footwear, furniture, electrical appliances, and more.