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.
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