1. PRODUCTS & SERVICES STANDARDIZATION -SME SECTOR-by
Samanthie Narangoda
Director (Systems Certification)
Sri Lanka Standards Institution

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Major Services of SLSI Formulation of National Standards
Systems Certification
Product certification
Training
Information services

6. Major Services of SLSI Product Testing
Calibration of Measuring Instruments
National Quality Award
Import Inspection Scheme

7. Certification
Product Certification
Systems Certification

8. SYSTEMS CERTIFICATIONS
ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
ISO Environmental Management System Certification
HACCP/ISO Food Safety Management System Certification
OHSAS 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

9. Certification Logos

10. ACCREDITATION STATUS RvA Netherlands 19 Scope Sectors
Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB)
22 Scope Sectors

11. 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

12. Why Standards??? Standards: Promote international trade
Produce safer products that save lives
Improve the quality of life
Simplify our daily lives

13. 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.

14. Standardization…. Standardization is a driver of Technical development
Economic development
Integration

15. Economic Benefits of Standardization
Compatibility
Quality & Safety
Variety Reduction
Communication of Technical Parameters
Reduce Trade Barriers
Reduce Transaction Cost
Use Across Different Markets

16. Thank you for your attention…..