BIS certification delays leave Nepali exports stranded

Manufacturers claim that the export of footwear, plywood, sanitary pads, diapers, and cement to India remains halted.

Although India has briefly reopened the export of footwear, sanitary pads, and diapers—extending the deadline for manufacturers to obtain or renew Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certificates—Nepali manufacturers report that their goods remain stranded.