Harmonizing and adoption of food standards as per the new standards notified by the PSQCA. Reform ID S142 Reform Description Before: Without the adoption of harmonized food standards the food processing businesses have to meet the varying compliance requirements of different provinces. After: Now the provinces have adopted the same harmonized food standards as introduced…
Specify timeframe for processing of NoCs/permits for low risk buildings and to permit applicant to start construction if objection/ rejection is not conveyed with in the timeline. Reform ID S141 Reform Description Before: There was no timeframe specified for approval of building plans which caused delays in building plans approvals After: Now, with specific timelines…
Enhancement of validity period of license for auto workshops to 3 years Reform ID S140 Reform Description Before: The validity period of license granted to auto workshops was just 01 year and the owners have to get it renewed every year. After: Now, the validity period of the auto workshop license has been extended to…
Notify Approved Testing Facilities for Specified Standards in Different Cities and Display on Website Reform ID F139 Reform Description Before: Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities/factories were required to have either their own testing facilities for verification of products standard or they were required to obtain prior permission from DRAP to get these tests done from private laboratories.…
Elimination of Attestation Requirement by Pakistan Embassies Abroad Allowing Local Notarization Under Hague Convention Reform ID F138 Reform Description Before: The need to produce public documents abroad has increased alongside cross-border mobility and interactions at the global level. In many cases, to ensure the authenticity of these public documents, they are subject to the costly…
PRMI team of BOI led by Ms. Ambreen Iftikhar, Additional Secretary (Reforms) briefed Chief Secretary, Government of Sindh on the Regulatory Reform and Modernization Initiatives on 13-02-2023 at Sindh Secretariat, Karachi. The briefing session was attended by the Secretaries of 9 Provincial Departments. Chief Secretary acknowledged importance of enabling business environment to attract Foreign Direct…
Punjab Food Authority organized Food Expo+ from 10-12 February, 2023 which was the biggest and most prestigious food-related extravaganza in Pakistan promoting and showcasing safe, healthy and standardized food for all as a part of the vision of Government of the Punjab. The expo brought together an unprecedented gathering of food manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, vendors…