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HOW STANDARDS BENEFIT MSMEs

NATIONAL STANDARDS CENTRE

MINISTRY OF ENERGY , MANPOWER AND INDUSTRY

WHAT ARE STANDARDS?

Standards are documents that set out specifications, procedures and guidelines that aim to ensure products, services, and systems are safe, consistent, and reliable. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS NATIONAL STANDARDS REGIONAL STANDARDS

 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)  International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) Industry Sectors:  Prepared Foodstuff  Pharmaceuticals  Cosmetics  Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements  Automotive  Tourism  Construction  Electrical and Electronic

 Piawai Brunei Darussalam (PBDs)

INDUSTRY SUPPORT DRIVEN

Constructions Electrical

Quality Management System

Halal Food & Agri-Food Tourism

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 Construction Standards  Adopted ISO Standards on Construction  General Specification & Guidelines Documentation for Construction  Adopted IEC Standards on Electrical Standards  Adopted ISO Standards on Quality and System Management Standards  Halal Standards (Food & Cosmetics)  Guideline Documentation for Halal Standards  Food and Agri- food Standards  Tourism Standards

IMPORTANCE OF STANDARDS

 International Standards help support basic consumer rights, such as the right to safety and the right to be informed.  Standards also help support consumer by helping to raise levels

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quality, safety, reliability, efficiency and interchangeability.  Standards ensures transparency of product information and labelling.  Ensures suitability of products for vulnerable populations (such as children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly).

STANDARDS FOR MARKET ACCESS

Food & Beverages Industry

Improve business performance Reduce cost in long term Helps ensure regulatory compliance Prove commitment to quality Support export efforts

HOW STANDARDS BENEFITS YOUR BUSINESS?

MSMEs SHOULD KNOW

2 Understand the purpose and use of the required standards 3 Sufficient resources including time, finance and commitment 4 Capacity building & training on standards 5 Proactive: Research on the standards requirement and technical regulations for exports 1 Understand the required standards 6 Continuous compliance towards the standards

NSC SUPPORT TO MSMEs

• Standards advisory services for MSMEs
• Active socialization of PBDs
• Standards Reference Library

Further information can be found on MEMI’s Website: http://www.memi.gov.bn/SitePages/Standards.aspx

Thank You

NATIONAL STANDARDS CENTRE