Law Updates

The Ministry of Textiles issued the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2025, to update rules for medical textiles. This new order changes the 2024 Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order. It allows manufacturers certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) or those applying for certification to sell old stock without the Standards Mark until December 31, 2025. This applies only if the manufacturers declare the old stock was made or imported before the specified date in Schedule A of the original order. The amendment ensures proper quality control while giving time to clear old inventory. The order aims to protect public health by enforcing quality standards in medical textiles. It also supports manufacturers by providing a clear deadline to meet new quality mark rules. This step helps improve safety in medical textiles and promotes compliance with BIS certification requirements in India. The order took effect from the date of its publication that is 30th July 2025.