Archive · 15 Sep 2025
India to Verify 'Made in India' Label Authenticity
The Indian government wants to make sure products labeled as 'Made in India' are truly made there.
They'll check factories and where the parts come from to make sure at least half of the product's value is added in India.
The government will work with agencies to inspect products and use QR codes on products to help consumers learn where goods are produced.
This helps consumers trust the label, promote Indian manufacturing, and reduce reliance on imports.
They want to encourage more 'Made in India' products.
The government will verify if products labeled 'Made in India' meet domestic production standards.
DPIIT and Consumer Affairs will scrutinize production and sourcing for compliance.
BIS will conduct random sample tests on 'Made in India' goods.
A minimum of 50% value addition or local content is typically required.
QR codes on products provide information for consumer verification.
- Who
- The Indian government, manufacturers, and consumers
- What
- Plans to verify 'Made in India' product labels to ensure compliance.
- When
- The government's initiative is ongoing, with plans to audit and enforce standards.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure the 'Made in India' label's credibility and promote domestic manufacturing.
- Focus
- Verifying products labeled 'Made in India'
- Minimum Value Addition
- 50% local content (generally)
- Government Agencies
- DPIIT, Consumer Affairs, BIS
- Scheme Focus
- Promoting domestic manufacturing, lowering import reliance
- QR Codes
- Provide origin, details for consumer verification
- Label Scheme Funding
- ₹995 crore over three years
- FDI Growth (FY25)
- $81.04 billion, a 14% increase
