QCOs withdrawn in three waves: six on 22 October 2025 on fatty acids and derivatives; fourteen via S.O. 5129(E) to S.O. 5142(E) dated 12 November 2025 on polymers, polyester fibres and yarns, and related intermediates; and further rescissions via notifications dated 28 November 2025 covering industrial chemicals and base metals. Followed the Rajiv Gauba Committee (NITI Aayog) recommendations.
Risk-based rationalisation restoring supply-chain continuity for MSMEs. Withdrawal of QCOs on low-risk inputs preserves mandatory standards where public safety requires them.