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Before: It was compulsory to mix red dye in Palm Stearin before importing, which increased the cost and also delayed shipments.

After: After elimination of this requirement, Palm Stearin can now be imported more conveniently, without incurring extra cost.

Before: Manufacturers of food products had to get certified against multiple standards of different provinces and the federal government.

After: One single National standard for each product is now applicable in all jurisdictions.

Before: PSQCA used to visit the factory multiple times before granting the license, which took several weeks.

After: The entire inspection/ verification process is completed in one day now.

Before: PSQCA regualtions allowed Max timeperiod of 45 days to issue CM License Certificate which was a lengthy process.

After: The maximum time period allowed for issuance of CM license has been reduced to maximum of 28 days.

Before: The manufacturers of PPEs were following a pharmaceutical regime which required them to hire pharmacists and install HVAC systems etc., causing huge financial burden.

After: Under the new Regime, all such unnecessary requirements have been removed for PPE manufacturers.

Before: To avail the facility of net-metering, consumers were required to first obtain a normal 3-phase meter before getting a bi-directional (green) meter, causing delay and extra cost.

After: Now, direct installation of bi-directional meter is allowed which saves time and Rs. 15,000 for each consumer.

Before: PSQCA regualtions allowed Max timeperiod of 45 days to issue CM License Certificate which was a lengthy process.

After: The maximum timeperiod allowed for issuance of CM license has been reduced to maximum of 28 days.

Before: Each year PSQCA used to conduct four inspections to test products, which was costly and a burden on businesses.

After: Now, there would be only two annual inspections resulting in reduced testing and costs.

Before: License application along with documents had to be physically submitted in DRAP’s Islamabad Office, causing delay and extra cost to business.

After: The Registration process has been simplified and automated. Applicants can now submit applications online from anywhere in Pakistan.

Before: AEDB had fixed warranty periods for different equipment sometimes over and above the warranty period given by OEMs, causing additional cost to businesses.

After: Now the warranty period would be the same as given by OEMs which will remove hardship to businesses.