In line with recent updates to Quality Control Orders (QCOs) from various ministries and departments, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Public Notice No. 31/2024-25 dated 05th November 2024.
This notice amends Appendix-2Y, adding the Ministry of Heavy Industries to the list of ministries/departments exempted from mandatory QCO requirements for exports under Advance Authorization holders, EOUs, and SEZs.
With this addition, the Ministry of Heavy Industries is now included at Sr. No. 6 in the list, joining the Ministry of Steel, DPIIT, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Mines, and the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (Sr. Nos. 1 to 5).
Exporters dealing with QCO requirements issued by the Ministry of Heavy Industries can now avail exemptions under this public notice by adhering to the existing guidelines.
For full details, please refer to the official public notice.