The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) is the National Standards Body in Sri Lanka, set up under the Bureau of Ceylon Standards Act No. 38 of 1964. The Institution functioned under the name of Bureau of Ceylon Standards until the Act was repealed and replaced by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution Act No. 6 of 1984.
The Institution now functions under the Ministry of Trade and is governed by a Council appointed by the Minister in terms of the Act.
SLSI by virtue of being the National Standards Body in Sri Lanka is a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) which is based in Geneva.
As members of the ISO, National standards Bodies exchange on reciprocal basis copies of their National standards and is responsible for disseminating information on standards, technical regulations and standards related activities to the community at national level.
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WHAT THE SLSI OFFERS YOU?
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Product Certification - Get your products certified for its conformity to Sri Lanka Standard specifications and win consumers’ confidence for your product.
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• UTZ Certification - Products Certification scheme to ensure the quality of tea, coffee and cocoa. in accordance with better farming practices.
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• Sri Lanka National Quality Awards - This annual award scheme recognises organisations in Sri Lanka for performance excellence and business sustainability.
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• Energy Efficiency Labelling of Electric Appliances (MEPS) - This label is given by the SLSI for the achievement of Minimum Energy Performance Level of electrical appliances including LED bulbs.
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• Energy Efficiency Star Rating - Convince your customers that your CFL bulb is cost effective in energy consumption.
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•Systems Certification - Provides certifications on ISO 9001, ISO 14001,FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 50001, Vegetarian, Supermarket, Vidatha, Organic, Greenhouse Gases Verification, Sustainably Produced Fuel Wood and Covid-19 Safety Management System to ensure your process capabilities and enhance your customer satisfaction.
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• Quality Management Training - Enhance your career of performance excellence with training on quality management and standardization.
Tailor-made in-house training; specially designed for your company’s needs are also provided.
• Pre-export Inspection of Products - Issue certificates for your products for its conformity to buyers’ standards before you export.
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• Formulation of National Standards
Formulation of National Standards necessary for the development of the National economy to uplift the quality of life of the nation.
• Product Testing - Testing against specifications in local or foreign standards or your own specifications from our accredited laboratories.
• Calibration of Measuring Instruments - Check whether your instrument gives the correct reading, if not get it corrected. Awareness programs for your staff on calibration of measuring instruments are also provided.
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• Documentation and Information Services - Provides information on local and foreign standards, international standards, technical regulations and technical books. Free reference within the library or obtain membership to lend documents.
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• Import Inspection Scheme - Consignments of products inspected under the compulsory import inspection scheme are inspected.