On 11th April 2023, the Ministry of Textiles issued a press release in regard to the ministry laying thrust on the BIS Mandatory Certification by introducing the Quality Control Orders for Technical Textiles announcing the launch of 2 Quality Control Orders for 31 items where the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are to ensure the standard and quality of the Technical Textiles and encourage the growth of the particular industry in India.
The Ministry of Textiles announced the launch of 02 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 31 items consisting of 19 Geo Textiles and 12 Protective Textiles in Phase-I, following the due process of notification of Technical Regulations.