The amendment relates to the Export Obligation (EO) period for imports under Advance Authorisation, Export Oriented Units (EOU), and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) that are subject to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs). Previously, the EO period for QCO-exempt textile and chemical products was restricted to 180 days from import clearance. As per revision, the 180-day restriction now only applies to chemical products notified by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC).