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 — step-by-step guide
- 01Identify the appropriate application route and eligibility
First determine whether the proposed applicant and activity fall within this procedure. The applicant must be a suitable manufacturing facility for the relevant standard and meet quality-system, product-testing and inspection requirements. Review the separate conditions and exclusions in the eligibility section before submitting any form or payment.
- 02Prepare the application documents and evidence
Start with the particulars listed for this service: 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. Ensure the names, applicant identity and documents are consistent. The authority may require further supporting material under its current checklist.
- 03Check the current regulator instructions before filing
Refer to the regulator resource identified on this page (Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) official procedure and resources ↗). Reconfirm the currently prescribed forms, online or physical submission method, supporting evidence, fee and any current amendments. Do not assume that historic processing times or fees remain applicable.
- 04Check compulsory product and standard
Identify each regulated product and Pakistan Standard; confirm whether mandatory certification applies to the manufacturer.
- 05Submit the CM licence application
Use PSQCA’s published Certification Marks licence application and self-evaluation/declaration documentation for the facility and products.
- 06Undergo testing and inspection
Coordinate the required factory quality assessment, sampling, product testing and responses to nonconformities.
- 07Obtain and apply the authorised mark
Use the certification mark only for approved products and under issued PSQCA licence conditions.
- 08Keep the approval record and track ongoing obligations
After the authority has made its decision, retain the acknowledgement, correspondence, evidence of approval and any conditions attached to it. Keep production quality records, allow surveillance assessments and maintain renewal, product-change and mark-use compliance. Check whether separate approvals, renewals or reporting duties apply to the actual business.
Use the current regulator checklist to confirm that every listed item is still required and that any activity-specific conditions have been met. The items below are drawn from the document requirements identified on this page, not a representation that the checklist is exhaustive.
- 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
Before signing or paying, reconcile the particulars across Product descriptions and applicable Pakistan Standards and Manufacturing site and ownership particulars; check the applicant and business classification, identify the person authorised to submit, and retain a copy of the final application and official correspondence. Official instructions control if the portal or law has changed.
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.
PSQCA product certification and grant of Certification Marks licence
Primary-source research. The following procedural analysis is based on the identified government or regulator sources. Confirm enacted amendments, applicable forms, fees and filing requirements on the date of submission. A consultation draft is not operative law merely because it has been published. This note does not represent final legal-editor certification of the entire guide.
Determine the applicable product standard
PSQCA administers a Certification Marks scheme against applicable Pakistan Standards, with compulsory certification for specified product classes. Identify the relevant product and standard, whether certification is compulsory, and the manufacturing location. Company incorporation, an ISO certificate or an importer registration is not itself a product-specific CM licence.
Prepare the prescribed application
PSQCA publishes its application for Certification Marks Licence, grant form and self-evaluation declaration. Prepare applicant and manufacturer identity, premises and production particulars, product description and standards, raw materials, quality controls, laboratories and appropriately authorised signatories. Foreign factories may require the separate foreign manufacturing licensing route.
Factory evaluation and samples
PSQCA's published certification process includes scrutiny, preliminary factory evaluation, sampling at the factory, laboratory and factory testing and a decision on the mark licence. Support review with process controls, calibration, batch traceability, test records and correct label/mark design. An initial product sample test does not itself confer authority to use the mark.
Continuing surveillance and authorisation
PSQCA describes quarterly factory and market sample checks and licence review, with suspension, withdrawal or cancellation possible under the scheme. Keep all inspection, non-conformity and corrective-action evidence. Confirm the actual licence scope, current product standard and applicable fee schedule before claiming certification for another product or plant.
Official legal and regulatory sources
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.