News Excerpt:

India has defended quality control orders at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) amid concerns raised by various countries of non-compliance from the Indian side.

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Way Forward:

• It is important to ensure constructive dialogue between India and concerned nations at the WTO, fostering transparency on laboratory accreditation, and addressing trade concerns.
• Collaborative efforts should focus on aligning standards, reducing duplicative testing, and ensuring timely implementation of quality control measures.