By Chisomo Phiri
Malawi Bureau of Standards(MBS) Deputy Director General Thom Senganimalunje says the bureau has certified 886 locally made products.
Speaking during the presentation of certification awards to companies that have complied with the bureau’s standards in Blantyre on Friday,Senganimalunje said out of the certified products, 558 were new products, while the rest were renewals.
“I applaud you for sustaining the quality standards and getting your certifications renewed. For the new awardees, I say congratulations,” he said.
On his part,Director of Industry in the Ministry of Industry and Trade Clement Phangaphanga, said it is encouraging to see that more locally made products are being certified.
“This is an assurance of the safety and quality of local products being patronized on the market and services offered to the public,” he said.
Phangaphanga called on the certified firms to maintain the tempo and aim for the international market.
MBS is a statutory organization established with a mandate to promote metrology, standardization and quality assurance of commodities and of the manufacture, production, processing or treatment thereof; and further to provide for matters incidental to, or connected with the foregoing.
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