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TPM Newsletter: August 2025 - Non-Tariff Measures

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The Ministry of Textiles has amended the Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023. Pursuant to the amendment, the order shall come into force on 27th August 2026.

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Amendment in quality control order for Cotton Bales (03 Jul)

The Ministry of Textiles has amended the Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023. Pursuant to the amendment, the order shall come into force on 27th August 2026. 

Quality control order issued for Hand Tools (24 Jul)

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) has issued the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2025. The order has been issued in supersession of the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024.The order shall come into force on 1st October 2025. However, for small enterprises as defined under the MSME Act, 2006, it shall come into force on 1st January 2026. For micro enterprises as defined under the MSME Act, 2006, it shall come into force on 1st April 2026.

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