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MoT Extends Deadline for Compliance with Medical Textile QCO until April 1, 2025.

National | Dated: 07 Jan 2025

On January 2, 2025, the Ministry of Textiles (MoT) extended the compliance deadline for the Medical Textiles (Quality Control Order, QCO), 2024, until April 1, 2025, to address the challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). However, Large and Medium Enterprises (LME) must comply with the earlier deadline of January 1, 2025.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This extension is aimed at supporting the industry in meeting new quality standards, ensuring safer products, boosting consumer confidence, and enhancing the efficacy of critical healthcare items.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Manufacturers and importers have been granted an additional 6-month period, ending on June 30, 2025, to clear existing legacy stock and facilitate a smooth transition.
  • (ii) The QCO applies to products like sanitary napkins, baby diapers, and reusable sanitary pads/period panties, listed under Schedule A of the order.
  • (iii) The order establishes stringent quality standards, including testing protocols and labeling requirements for key products.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which ministry recently extended the deadline for compliance with the Medical Textile (Quality Control Order, QCO) until April 1, 2025?

Correct Answer: Ministry of Textiles

🚀 Quick Recap:

About MoT

  • Minister of Textiles : Shri Giriraj Singh
  • Headquarters : New Delhi