<h1>India to Enforce Quality Control Orders on 24 Footwear Products from July 2023; BIS Cuts Testing Fees by 80.</h1> Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are set to significantly impact the Indian leather sector, as announced by a government official. Starting July 1, 2023, QCOs will be implemented for 24 footwear products, aiming to enhance the Indian brand and product value. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will reduce testing charges by 80% for certified start-ups and micro-industrial units. Revised standards for five products will have a compliance extension until January 2024. The initiative encourages collaboration with BIS to expand standards coverage and improve product quality, emphasizing the role of quality and consumer satisfaction in economic growth.