<h1>India expands Quality Control Orders from 14 to 156 covering 672 products, unifies domestic and export standards</h1> India expanded Quality Control Orders from 14 covering 106 products in 2014 to 156 covering 672 products over the past decade. The Commerce Minister emphasized moving toward unified quality standards for domestic and international markets, abandoning separate local and export standards. Key focus areas include identifying testing needs with government funding, supporting small enterprises in meeting global standards, and increasing stakeholder participation. The government aims to strengthen quality infrastructure, promote third-party certification, reduce testing fees by 50%, and establish Mutual Recognition Agreements with EFTA countries to enhance global trust in Indian products.