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Nepal Accreditation Centre Established to Boost Industrial Growth and Exports

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies says the new centre will reduce costs and reliance on foreign bodies.

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  • New accreditation centre set up to support industrial development and international trade.
  • Laboratories and certification bodies can now obtain official accreditation within the country.
  • The ministry says the initiative will lower testing expenses and reliance on foreign agencies.

A national accreditation facility has been set up to enhance industrial competitiveness, improve product quality, and promote domestic goods in global markets. According to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, the establishment aims to ensure that consumers receive safe, high-quality goods and services while strengthening international confidence in local production. The ministry stated that the new operation allows laboratories, medical labs, inspection entities, and certification bodies to receive accreditation directly within the country. This domestic access is expected to lower testing and certification expenses for business operators while reducing dependence on overseas institutions. Official statements emphasize that streamlining testing processes will lessen administrative hurdles and overall expenses for exporters. The overall goal focuses on protecting public access to safe goods, easing unnecessary financial burdens on industry, and securing a competitive standing for domestic products in global trade.

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https://wenepal.com/article/nepal-accreditation-centre-established-to-boost-industrial-growth-and-20261104

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