Government rolls out mandatory quality norms for solar cables, cast iron products

Government rolls out mandatory quality norms for solar cables, cast iron products

The government has issued mandatory quality norms for solar cable and cast iron products to curb the import of sub-standard goods and boost domestic manufacturing of these goods. A notification in this regard was issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on August 25. Items under Solar DC Cable and … Read more

DPIIT to roll out mandatory quality norms for home electrical appliances; one order to cover 85 standards

DPIIT to roll out mandatory quality norms for home electrical appliances; one order to cover 85 standards

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will soon roll out mandatory quality control and safety standards for a number of household electrical appliances, a senior official said on Thursday. The move is aimed at containing the import of sub-standard goods from countries like China and boost domestic manufacturing. These products, which … Read more