The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) and the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) have discussed measures to strengthen cooperation in quality assurance, standardisation and industrial development.
The discussions took place during a visit by PSQCA Director General Dr. Sayeda Zia Batool to FCCI on November 4, where both sides explored initiatives to improve services for local industries and enhance industrial competitiveness.
FCCI Senior Vice President Mian Saeed welcomed the director general and highlighted the importance of closer coordination between the standards authority and the business community to promote quality standards and industrial growth.
The PSQCA Faisalabad team, including Regional Incharge Zakaullah, Assistant Director Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad and Field Officer Muhammad Javed, also participated in the meeting.
Proposed Facilitation Desk And Testing Laboratory
One of the key proposals discussed was the establishment of a PSQCA Facilitation Help Desk at FCCI to guide industrialists on certification, licensing and compliance requirements.
The participants also discussed establishing a PSQCA testing laboratory in Faisalabad to improve access to testing facilities for local industries.
Other proposals included organising awareness seminars and training sessions to help industrial stakeholders understand national standards, certification procedures and quality assurance requirements.
The meeting also discussed reviewing and updating PSQCA standards in consultation with industry representatives to ensure they remain relevant to changing industrial requirements and international practices.
Focus On Digital Licensing And Easier Business Processes
Dr. Sayeda Zia Batool reaffirmed PSQCA’s commitment to digitising the licensing process, saying that technology-driven services could improve transparency, efficiency and ease of doing business.
Industry representatives shared suggestions and highlighted challenges relating to licensing procedures, access to testing facilities, timely certification and regular consultation with PSQCA.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen cooperation between PSQCA and FCCI to promote quality assurance, standardisation, industrial competitiveness and sustainable industrial development.