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GTRI calls for review of quality control orders to ease trade barriers
Economic think tank GTRI on Sunday called for review of quality control orders (QCOs) to ensure that these norms protect consumers without becoming import restrictions or licensing barriers. Mandatory quality certification under these orders raises costs, hurts MSMEs and makes goods more expensive, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said. It added that if other countries adopt similar orders, Indian exporters could be forced to obtain separate country-specific certifications even when …
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