- India withdrew the Textile Machinery Safety QCO in January 2026, cancelling mandatory safety certification for imported textile machinery.
- The rollback followed industry concerns over high compliance costs, supply disruptions, and lack of domestic alternatives.
- Removal of the QCO allows unrestricted imports, reduces costs and delays, and supports textile sector modernization.
- The decision provides short-term regulatory certainty, though a revised or phased framework may emerge later.
