Calibrated Compliance Relief for MSMEs

In a significant recalibration of India’s quality regulation framework, the Central Government has introduced a structured and threshold-based exemption for micro enterprises within multiple Quality Control Orders. Order No. S.O. 777(E) dated 12 February 2026 reflects a conscious balancing of two critical policy imperatives, preserving the integrity of national quality standards while easing compliance intensity for the smallest participants in the manufacturing ecosystem.