Alerts & Updates 11th Jun 2026
We are pleased to share the May 2026 edition of our International Trade Newsletter, presenting a comprehensive overview of key legal, regulatory, and policy developments shaping the international trade landscape during the month.
This edition tracks key trade remedial developments in India and abroad, alongside important regulatory updates under India’s standards and conformity assessment framework. It covers significant developments under the Quality Control Orders regime, including relaxations for critical refrigeration and air-conditioning components, amendments to compulsory registration requirements for electronic products, and the launch of BIS’s new FMCS portal for foreign manufacturers seeking certification in India.
The newsletter also highlights developments in India’s regional trade engagements, including progress in the India-Canada CEPA negotiations, discussions on the proposed India–Chile CEPA, and the latest round of negotiations under the India-Korea CEPA review process.
In addition, the edition provides updates on WTO developments, including China’s challenge to India’s measures concerning solar cells, solar modules, and information technology goods, discussions on the e-commerce moratorium and WTO reform, and developments relating to fisheries subsidies. The newsletter further tracks sanctions and export control developments across major jurisdictions, including measures targeting Iran-related networks, Russia-related sanctions, and developments concerning freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
We hope this edition offers timely insights for navigating the evolving international trade and compliance landscape.
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