Nat’l Standards Council Approves 926 Standards in Five Sectors

Approval of new standards would contribute greatly to manufacturing and business sectors by improving competitiveness, according to Ethiopian Standards Agency (ESA).

At a press conference he held here today, ESA Director-General Endale Mekonnen announced that the National Standards Council has approved 926 national standards for five sectors that are in tune with the country’s development strategy in general and the huge economic contribution they could make.

Out of the total 970 items standards the agency presented for endorsement, 926 standards were approved by the council, he added.

 

The approved national standards are in chemical, textile and leather products as well as electro-mechanical sectors, among others, Endale stated.

According to the Director-General, approval of the standards would serve to enhance technological transfer and innovation as well as help access new markets by fulfilling the requirements of beneficiary countries.

They would also contribute in terms of protecting the community’s health, environmental safety and benefits of consumers.

Some 44 of the 970 presented to the council were rejected, it was learned.

The website of Ethiopian Standards Agency states that the development of standards, training and technical support on implementation of standards contributes to the country’s economic and social development through technology transfer.

Ethiopian Standards Agency (ESA) is a governmental non-profit organization and the sole standards body which represents Ethiopian interest in economical, social and environmental aspects with regard to standard benefits across international and regional arenas.

source ena