Imported shoe brands trip as BIS nod delay begins to bite

Many of the brands have been forced to take footwear off the shelf - online and offline - or are selling a much smaller range with old stock, industry executives said. The BIS Quality Control Order (QCO) mandates compulsory certification for factories making the final product and some specified key components, such as rubber, PVC or polyurethane soles and heels.
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