DPIIT to bring quality control norms for building material to check imports

DPIIT is looking to bring building materials like asbestos and gypsum under quality control norms, a move aimed at containing import of sub-standard goods and boosting the domestic industry

DPIIT to bring quality control norms for building material to check imports
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Feb 13 2023 | 6:45 PM IST

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is looking to bring building materials like asbestos and gypsum under quality control norms, a move aimed at containing import of sub-standard goods and boosting the domestic industry.

In this regard, the department has sought industry comments on draft quality control orders (QCOs) for concrete, asbestos, gypsum and ceramic-based materials industry.

It has floated draft QCOs for 53 products.

"In this regard, all the industry, apex industry/ associations, sectoral industry/association, regional industry/association, respective administrative ministries, concerned R&D institutions/organisations are requested to furnish their comments on the draft QCOs," DPIIT said.

Comments can be sent till February 20.

The 53 products include cement concrete flooring tiles, concrete paving blocks, gypsum plaster boards , and pulverised fuel ash - lime bricks.

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First Published: Feb 13 2023 | 6:45 PM IST

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