New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Signalling a recalibration of India's quality control regime, the Centre has withdrawn a total of 49 quality control orders (QCOs), according to an 8 January communication to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Of these, while 47 QCOs have been formally rescinded, one has been suspended, and one has been deferred.

The rollback follows the recommendation of the high-level committee on non-financial regulatory reforms, chaired by Niti Aayog member and former cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba.

Its first report focused on reducing regulatory and compliance burdens on businesses, especially micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including issues such as decriminalization of laws and the ease of doing business.

The s...