Government details QCO relaxations and BIS fee concessions for MSMEs
The Ministry of MSME said on 14 December 2025 that Quality Control Orders are implemented with exemptions for MSMEs, including extra time for micro and small enterprises and concessions of up to 80% in the BIS annual minimum marking fee.
Summary
The Ministry of MSME said on 14 December 2025 that Quality Control Orders (QCOs), implemented phase-wise through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), carry exemptions and relaxations for MSMEs so that domestic production is not disrupted. Under the QCO relaxations, micro enterprises get a 6-month extension and small enterprises a 3-month extension, imports of up to 200 units for research and development are exempt, and legacy stock can be cleared within six months. BIS gives concessions of 80%, 50% and 20% in the annual minimum marking fee to micro, small and medium enterprises, with an additional 10% for units in the North-East or run by women entrepreneurs.
Key facts
- Released
- 14 December 2025
- Extra time
- Micro: 6 months; Small: 3 months
- R&D imports
- Up to 200 units exempt
- Legacy stock
- Clear within six months
- BIS fee concession
- Micro 80%, Small 50%, Medium 20%
- Extra concession
- 10% for North-East or women-led MSMEs
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What concession in the BIS annual minimum marking fee is given to micro enterprises, as stated by the Government on 14 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 80%
PIB 2203666: concessions are 80% for micro, 50% for small and 20% for medium enterprises, with an extra 10% for North-East or women-led units.
Under the QCO relaxations for MSMEs described on 14 December 2025, how much additional time do micro enterprises get to comply?
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Correct answer: C — 6 months
PIB 2203666: micro enterprises get a 6-month extension and small enterprises a 3-month extension.