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  • Jun 07, 2024
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QUALITY CONTROL NORMS RELAXED FOR IMPORTING POLYESTER AND VISCOSE FIBRES

Why in the news?

  • The mandatory quality control order (QCO) for importing polyester and viscose fibers has been relaxed.
  • Textile and garment exporters benefit from this relaxation under specific schemes.
source:researchgate

About quality control order (QCO) :

  • QCO Definition: Non-tariff barrier requiring BIS certification for product sale.
  • Importance: Regulates quality, prevents influx of substandard imports.
  • Challenges: Small spinning mills face restricted access to cheaper imports.
  • Advocacy: Industry seeks QCO reversal on raw materials, enforcement only on finished goods.
About  Viscose Fibre:

  • Type of Rayon: Viscose is a variant of rayon, once termed “artificial silk.”
  • Manufacturing Process: Derived from a viscous organic liquid, hence the name.
  • Raw Materials: Primarily made from tree wood pulp, including beech, pine, eucalyptus, and bamboo.
  • Nature: Regenerated cellulose fiber, neither fully natural nor synthetic.
  • Properties: Resembles cotton chemically but varies in qualities based on manufacturing.
  • Versatile and Inexpensive: Known for its versatility, high absorbency, and cost-effectiveness.

What is  Polyester Fiber?

  • Composition: Polyester is a synthetic fiber derived from coal and petroleum.
  • Characteristics: Durable yet not breathable, inefficient at absorbing liquids.
  • Origin: Synthetic fibers come from petrochemicals, while natural fibers come from plants and animals.
  • Applications: Used in apparel, home furnishings, industrial fabrics, tapes, and electrical insulation.
  • Production: Ethylene, derived from petroleum, is a key component in polyester manufacturing.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/the-issues-with-the-quality-control-orders-for-fibres/