India India Mandates Flame-Retardant Status Information Disclosure for Textile Exports

India Mandates Flame-Retardant Status Information Disclosure for Textile Exports

On 24 September 2026, India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) issued a circular on information disclosure for textile exports. The circular makes it mandatory to declare an additional identification code (qualifier) in export declarations for certain woven and knitted fabrics used in the manufacture of flame-retardant textile products. The requirement applies from 1 November 2026.

Author / Responsibility

Navin Khunte

Consultant, EnviX Ltd.

Business Performance

Environmental regulations in South Asia (India etc.)

Background

Master of Science, Nagoya University.

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