Govt. relaxes certain quality control order norms for air conditioning industry
The Hindu
The government has relaxed quality control order norms for the air conditioner industry to promote ease of doing business
The government has relaxed quality control order (QCO) norms for the air conditioner industry to promote ease of doing business.
The order was issued in 2019 and it came into effect from October last year.
These relaxations have been given after a detailed stakeholder consultation with the industry.
To resolve the issues faced by the industry due to the order, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has introduced amendments.
According to a government notification, Hermetic Compressors of more than 7,000 W (2 TR) capacity have been removed from the order for one year for the manufacturers of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and related parts.
It has also exempted 200 numbers of goods or articles imported per year for the purpose of research and development by the manufacturers.
These imported goods and articles however will not be allowed to be sold in the market and should be disposed of as scrap.