New Delhi, June 26 -- The government said on Thursday that it has introduced an alternative risk-based compliance mechanism to facilitate a smooth transition for industries while maintaining quality assurance, a move aimed at easing compliance with quality control orders (QCOs).

The mechanism was introduced through the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notified Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for critical products to safeguard consumer interests, improve product reliability and enhance the competitiveness of domestic industry through standardisation and improved manufacturing practices.

"Building upon this objective, the Transition Facilitation (Quali...