Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology Publishes Latest List of Quality Certified Industries

Kathmandu. The Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology has published the latest list of quality certifications for various manufacturing industries across the country. 

According to the department, 311 industries have so far succeeded in obtaining the Nepal Quality (NS) mark for their various products.

The department has strictly tested the quality of daily consumables and construction materials such as cement, iron rods, paints, PVC pipes, electric wires, food grains, and gas cylinders and provided licenses.

According to the published list, industries related to the construction sector have received the most quality marks. More than 50 cement industries including Jagdamba, Arghakhanchi, Sarbottam, Ghorahi, Agni, Surya, Brije, and Hansi Shivam have received NS marks for OPC, PPC, and PSC cement.

In iron and steel industries, Hulas Wire, Ashok Steel, Hama Iron, Jagdamba Steel, Panchakanya, and Laxmi Steel's rods and wires have been quality certified.
Similarly, in paints industries used for home decoration, Pashupati Paints, Asian Paints, Berger, Reliance, and Jasmine Paints have obtained quality marks for various categories of colors.

Likewise, Nabisco Biscuits, CG Foods (Wai Wai noodles), and Swastik Oil's ghee and oil have received NS marks. Dugad Spices' spices, Agro Processing's oils, and various mineral water industries are also included in the list.

Panchakanya, Mangalam, Hilltech, and Jagdamba Plastics have maintained quality in PE, PVC, and CPVC pipes used in construction. 

Similarly, Nepal Wire, Pioneer Electro Cables, and Litmus Industries' wires have been certified safe. Recently, 'Kiran Shoes' (Goldstar) in the footwear industry and cosmetic materials have also received NS marks.

Geographically, the number of industries from the Bara-Parsa industrial corridor, Morang-Sunsari corridor, and Rupandehi-Nawalparasi region is significant. Within the Kathmandu Valley, food and gas-related industries have also met the standards.
Obtaining the Nepal Quality mark means that the product is safe, reliable, and meets government standards. The department is regularly monitoring these industries and is also in the process of canceling licenses if the standards are not met. 

This is expected to reduce the prevalence of low-quality goods in the market and ensure consumers receive quality products at the right price.