<h1>BIS Quality Control Orders (QCOs) transforming manufacturing and foodservice equipment standards, boosting exports, jobs and consumer safety</h1> India's Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Orders (BIS-QCO) framework is being implemented across the manufacturing sector, particularly in commercial foodservice and kitchen equipment, as a binding regulatory mechanism to enforce uniform safety and performance standards. Manufacturers report that mandatory QCO compliance is raising product quality, reducing import dependence, and facilitating export readiness by aligning with global benchmarks. The regime is also driving legal obligations that indirectly promote workforce expansion in engineering, fabrication, servicing, and component manufacturing. Collectively, industry feedback indicates that QCOs are reshaping India's manufacturing landscape through stricter statutory quality requirements, enhanced market access, and stronger protection of consumer interests, reinforcing India's positioning as a reliable global manufacturing hub.