Service overview
A manufacturer of goods subject to Pakistan Standards certification may need a PSQCA Certification Marks licence before marking and marketing specified products.
PEC, standards certification and public procurement credentials are separate approvals and are not supplied by SECP incorporation.
Who qualifies for PSQCA Certification Marks (CM) Licence?
The applicant must be a suitable manufacturing facility for the relevant standard and meet quality-system, product-testing and inspection requirements.
The PSQCA licence is product/facility-specific; not every product or distributor needs the same certification route.
Records to prepare for PSQCA Certification Marks (CM) Licence
Prepare the following information for psqca certification marks (cm) licence. The relevant regulator may require further forms or certified evidence, depending on the applicant and chosen procedure.
- Product descriptions and applicable Pakistan Standards
- Manufacturing site and ownership particulars
- Product test and quality-control records
- Production process and laboratory capabilities
- Prescribed CM licence application and declaration
How to apply for PSQCA Certification Marks (CM) Licence in Pakistan
- 01Check compulsory product and standard
Identify each regulated product and Pakistan Standard; confirm whether mandatory certification applies to the manufacturer.
- 02Submit the CM licence application
Use PSQCA’s published Certification Marks licence application and self-evaluation/declaration documentation for the facility and products.
- 03Undergo testing and inspection
Coordinate the required factory quality assessment, sampling, product testing and responses to nonconformities.
- 04Obtain and apply the authorised mark
Use the certification mark only for approved products and under issued PSQCA licence conditions.
Regulator resource: Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) official procedure and resources
After registration or approval
Keep production quality records, allow surveillance assessments and maintain renewal, product-change and mark-use compliance.
Governing law & official references
Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority Act, 1996; applicable Pakistan Standards, compulsory certification orders and CM licensing procedures.
The links below lead to government or official regulatory sources relevant to this service. Use the currently consolidated Act, regulations, statutory checklist and official portal when making an application.
How Chambers can assist
Chambers can review the legal route, identify regulatory constraints, prepare or review the supporting corporate and legal documents, manage the prescribed submission and correspond with the competent authority where instructed. The scope of the engagement will be determined by the applicant’s particular circumstances.
For an initial enquiry, identify the proposed activity, applicant entity and current stage, and provide the available documents indicated above. Please avoid sending confidential or identity-sensitive records through an unencrypted first contact.
Common questions about PSQCA Certification Marks (CM) Licence
Who is eligible for PSQCA Certification Marks (CM) Licence in Pakistan?
The applicant must be a suitable manufacturing facility for the relevant standard and meet quality-system, product-testing and inspection requirements.
What documents are needed for PSQCA Certification Marks (CM) Licence?
Product descriptions and applicable Pakistan Standards; Manufacturing site and ownership particulars; Product test and quality-control records; Production process and laboratory capabilities. Additional requirements can apply to the actual business or regulator.
How do I apply for PSQCA Certification Marks (CM) Licence in Pakistan?
Check compulsory product and standard: Identify each regulated product and Pakistan Standard; confirm whether mandatory certification applies to the manufacturer. Submit the CM licence application: Use PSQCA’s published Certification Marks licence application and self-evaluation/declaration documentation for the facility and products. Undergo testing and inspection: Coordinate the required factory quality assessment, sampling, product testing and responses to nonconformities. Obtain and apply the authorised mark: Use the certification mark only for approved products and under issued PSQCA licence conditions.
This guide is general information, not advice on your facts. Check the applicable law, notifications, updated regulator checklists and jurisdiction before acting. The authority alone determines eligibility, acceptance and approval; no outcome or processing period is guaranteed.