By Chisomo Phiri
Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Christina Zakeyo, has urged local manufacturers to ensure their products meet international standards to boost the country’s exports.
She made the remarks on Wednesday when the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) awarded certificates of compliance to various companies in Lilongwe.
Zakeyo said Malawi has the potential to export high-quality,valuable products.
She said the government is committed to supporting companies that prioritize value addition to their products.
On her part,Director of Quality Assurance at MBS, Gloria Mereka, said the bureau will continue to ensure quality products are available on the market.
So far, 886 companies have received certificates of compliance across the country, with 332 from the central region.
The MBS is a statutory organization established in 1972 with a mandate to promote metrology, standardization, and quality assurance of commodities.
