BSTI License
What is BSTI?
BSTI is the authority to verify and certify whether the quality of the products or imported products of Bangladesh is correct. To get a BSTI license, traders must meet the conditions set by BSTI and must have their products tested in an authorized laboratory.
The tests are conducted according to the guidelines of the International Standards Organization (ISA). This ensures that businesses or factories are able to produce quality products that are safe for consumers.
The BSTI license ensures that businesses comply with laws related to environmental protection, health safety regulations. BSTI license is used as a quality assurance when doing business with other countries or importing goods from abroad.
Types of BSTI License
BSTI license is essential for companies that want to manufacture, package, label and market products in Bangladesh. There are two types of BSTI licenses “Type A” and “Type B”.
This type of BSTI license is required for companies that combine raw materials with chemical ingredients during the manufacturing process. Using dangerous goods; Such licenses are also required for such companies. Because they are highly flammable.
This type of BSTI license is required for companies manufacturing and distributing food, medicine, makeup or various cosmetic products in Bangladesh.
- Processed food items,
- Medication,
- Makeup or cosmetics,
- Medical devices,
- Textile products are included in the Type B license.
- Those who store snacks and food items in bulk and pack resale.
Requirements to get BSTI License
If you are planning to produce and sell certain items in Bangladesh! Then a BSTI license is very important for you. However, you must obtain some qualifications to get this license.
The qualifications you need to meet to get a license are:
You must have a specially designed factory, which is applicable to BSTI license. These include:
- The right equipment,
- Appropriate security measures and
- Trained staff.
You must submit an application form to BSTI along with the required documents such as product details and examination certificates. After your application is approved, you will receive a certificate that demonstrates the quality and safety of your product.
You must follow the specific standards set by BSTI. These standards are usually based on international standards such as ISO or ASTM. Your product must meet health, cleanliness and safety requirements before it can be marketed for sale in Bangladesh.
Documents required for BSTI License
You will need certain necessary documents to get a BSTI license. The documents required for BSTI license are:
- Copy of the applicant’s company’s trade license.
- Copy of the TIN certificate.
- List of machinery used for production in the factory.
- Copy of the trademark registration of the applicant’s product.
- All the information on the package or label of the product such as manufacturing date, expiry date etc.
- Information on all components of the product.
- Flow chart of factory production processes.
How to get BSTI License
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institute (BSTI) regulates the quality of products produced in the country. To get a BSTI license, the applicant must prove that their product meets the conditions laid down by BSTI. This includes providing test results that ensure that the product meets safety and quality requirements for consumers.
To get a BSTI license, you must fill an application form and submit all the required documents including the result paper from the approved testing lab to the One Stop Service Center of BSTI.
After submitting the application form and all the required documents for BSTI license, you will have to pay a certain application fee. They will then give you a confirmation slip.
After completing all the work of applying for your license, a report will be prepared by verifying all the information of your factory and product by BSTI within 6 days. If the results of the report are satisfactory, they will send a letter of license to your address.
Then you have to go to their office with your product and get the product finally tested. If everything is okay, you can take the license by depositing the license fee. You can then use their logo on your product.
We, at divisional consultancy, assists you to obtain BSTI License
Divisional Consultancy, a full-fledged consulting institution that aims to provide a wide range of services to clients rather than focusing solely on a particular area of service. Renowned as one of Bangladesh’s premier consulting firms, it serves a broad spectrum of clients, spanning both local and global demographics, ensuring their needs and aspirations are met with precision and expertise.
In Order to obtain BSTI License, the services Divisional Consultancy can provide are as follows:
- Advisors of divisional consultancy can assist the clients through consultations and meetings and ask them to provide necessary documents, in order to apply for BSTI License.
- Our experts can prepare all relevant drafts of documents, which are necessary for obtaining the BSTI license, which is then shared with clients for execution.
- Then completes the application by submitting the supporting documents to the concerned authority and liaise with them to obtain the certified copy of BSTI License.
- Our experts have good working relation with government offices; for example, City Corporation, RJSC Office, NBR Office etc, which makes it easier to obtain any certificate.
- Divisional Consultancy also provides services of renewing the License, if it expires by taking necessary steps at the right time.