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1 | F001 | 25. May 2021. | Pakistan Standard & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | Soap and Detergent Industry, Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemical Products | Soap and Detergent Industry, Manufacturing (Chemical Products) | Condition Imposed by the Government for Importers of Palm Stearin to Mix Red Dye has been Removed 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. |
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2 | F002 | 20. August 2021. | Pakistan Standard & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) , Punjab Food Authority , Sindh Food Authority , Food safety and Halal Food Authority-KP , Baluchistan Food Authority | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | Food Processing | Manufacturing (Food Products) | Same Food Standards Now Applicable to All Food Businesses Across Pakistan 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. |
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3 | F003 | 14. June 2021. | Pakistan Standard & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | Manufacturing & Processing (Food Products) , Light Engineering, Automotive, Chemical Products etc.) | Manufacturing (Food Products) , Manufacturing (Light Engineering) , Manufacturing (Automotive) , Manufacturing (Chemical Products) | PSQCA Introduced a Simple Inspection Regime for Licence 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. |
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4 | F004 | 19. April 2021. | Pakistan Standard & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | Manufacturing (Food Products, Light Engineering, Automotive, Chemical Products) | Energy (Solar) | Time for Getting Licensee from PSQCA Reduced Substantially 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. |
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5 | F005 | 29. July 2021. | Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | Medical Devices Manufacturing | Manufacturing & Importing (Medical Devices) | Requirements for Manufacturing of Non-Sterile PPEs Simplified 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. |
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6 | F006 | 5. January 2021. | National Electricity & Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | Energy (Solar) | Manufacturing (Energy) | Condition of 3-Phase Meter removed for Net-Metering Connection 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. |
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7 | F007 | 19. April 2021. | Pakistan Standard & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | Manufacturing & Processing (Food Products) , Light Engineering, Automotive, Chemical Products etc.) | Manufacturing (Food Products), Manufacturing (Light Engineering) , Manufacturing (Automotive) , Manufacturing (Chemical Products) | Time for Getting Licensee from PSQCA Reduced Substantially 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. |
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8 | F008 | 14. June 2021. | Pakistan Standard & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | Manufacturing (Construction), Manufacturing & Processing (Food Products), Manufacturing (Light Engineering), Manufacturing (Automotive), Vegetable Oil Products) | Manufacturing (Construction) , Manufacturing (Food Products) , Manufacturing (Light Engineering) , Manufacturing (Automotive) , Manufacturing (Vegetable Oil Products) | PSQCA has Reduced Annual Inspections Meant for Standards Compliance 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. |
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9 | F009 | 26. August 2021. | Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | Manufacturing (Medical Devices) / Importers | Manufacturing & Importing (Medical Devices) | Process of Registration for Getting License for Import and Manufacturing of Medical Devices, from DRAP has been Fully Automated 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. |
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10 | F010 | 30. August 2021. | Alternative Engineering Development Board (AEDB) | Federal (Entire Pakistan) | Energy (Solar) | Energy (Solar) | Warranty Requirements for Solar Equipment have been Made In Line with the Warranty Given by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) 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. |
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