India, June 28 -- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) should issue detailed operational guidelines outlining eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, evaluation methodology, and timelines for companies seeking product quality certification under the newly introduced Transition Facilitation mechanism, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Saturday.

On June 25, the DPIIT notified the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, creating an alternative compliance pathway under 10 selected Quality Control Orders (QCOs). These cover products such as toys, personal protective equipment (PPE), air conditioners and compressors, footwear, furniture, hinges, domestic electrical appli...