Ministry of Textiles rescinds the Cotton Bales Quality Control Order, 2023
Accredify Summary
The Ministry of Textiles has rescinded the Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023 with immediate effect, after the order's effective date had been extended four times since its original 2023 notification without ever coming into force.
The rescission does not affect anything already done, or any action still pending, under the order before this rescission.
What Changed
- Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023 rescinded with immediate effect, effective 9 June 2026
- Mandatory BIS certification for Cotton Bales under IS 12171:2019 is no longer required as a result of this order
- The order had been extended four times (Nov 2023, Aug 2024, Aug 2025, Aug 2026) without ever taking effect
Accredify View
Recommended action: Cotton bale manufacturers, ginners and traders no longer need to pursue BIS certification under this order; confirm no other applicable requirement covers cotton bales before treating this as a full compliance closure.
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