Transcript PRODUCT & SERVICES STANDARDIZATION -SME SECTOR-

by
Samanthie Narangoda
Director (Systems Certification)
Sri Lanka Standards Institution
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World Standards Day
 Day : 14 October every year
 Theme : Standards level the playing field
 Message :
SMEs that use international standards will find it
easier to get their products certified and are better
able to compete and sell any where in the world.
With international standards SMEs are able to take
part in global value chains and benefit from
technology transfer.
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SRI LANKA STANDARDS INSTITUTION
(SLSI)
 The National Standards Body and the only
member Body of International Organization
for Standardization(ISO) in Sri Lanka
 Functioning under the Ministry of Technology
& Research
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VISION OF SLSI
To be the premier national organization providing
leadership to uplift the quality of life of the
nation, through standardization and quality
improvement in all sectors of the economy. The
organization
shall
be
a
model
of
excellence, having a self-motivating organization
culture
fulfilling the aspirations of the
beneficiaries of its services
as well as its
employees.
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Major Services of SLSI
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Formulation of National Standards
Systems Certification
Product certification
Training
Information services
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Major Services of SLSI
 Product Testing
 Calibration of Measuring Instruments
 National Quality Award
 Import Inspection Scheme
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Certification
 Product Certification
 Systems Certification
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SYSTEMS CERTIFICATIONS
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
• ISO
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14001 Environmental Management System
Certification
HACCP/ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
Certification
OHSAS 18001 Occupational Safety & Health
Management System Certification
Energy Management System Certification
Organic Certification
Vegetarian Food & Beverage System Certification
Super Market Certification
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Vidatha Systems Certification
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Certification Logos
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ACCREDITATION STATUS
 RvA Netherlands
 19 Scope Sectors
 Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB)
 22 Scope Sectors
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BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION
 TO THE COMPANY
 Increased productivity and efficiency
 Improved performance of the system
 Gained marketing advantage
 Established quality image and trust
 Increased overall business
 TO THE CUSTOMER
 Increased satisfaction
 Increased confidence and trust
 Reduced cost
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Why Standards???
Standards:
 Promote international trade
 Produce safer products that save lives
 Improve the quality of life
 Simplify our daily lives
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What is standardization?
 The process of formulating and applying rules for an
orderly approach to a specific activity for the benefit and
with the co-operation of all concerned and in particular for
the promotion of optimum overall economy, taking due
account of functional conditions and safety requirements.
 An important benefit of standardization is improvement of
the suitability of goods and services for their intended
purpose.
 Standardization facilitates the exchange of goods.
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Standardization….
Standardization
is a driver of
• Technical
development
• Economic
development
• Integration
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Economic Benefits of
Standardization
 Compatibility
 Quality & Safety
 Variety Reduction
 Communication of Technical Parameters
 Reduce Trade Barriers
 Reduce Transaction Cost
 Use Across Different Markets
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Thank you for your attention…..
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