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Information on Certification Agreement and Requirements A. Information on Certification Agreement The Bangladesh Standards and testing Institution, hereinafter referred to as the certification body and represented in this matter hereby makes agreement for the certification of the products under the scope/ non- scope operating with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17065. In order to hold and use of the license, the licensee shall comply with the conditions of the agreement as follows: Article 1: Regulations for certification and inspection The stipulations of the General Rules for the certification system apply to this agreement specified as a terms & conditions of license for Product Certification Scheme. 1.1The license holder shall make all necessary arrangements for the BSTI to check, inspect, investigation of complaints, to verify for compliance of all the license conditions given herein and in the STI and the participation of observers (if applicable). 1.2 When a part of the manufacturing/producing/processing/treating of product/commodity is subcontracted by the license holder, he shall be responsible to arrange with the subcontractor for the BSTI to check, inspect investigation of complaints, to verify for compliance of all the appropriate conditions given herein and in the STI and the participation of observers (if applicable). 1.3 A license may be suspended if the licensee has failed to provide reasonable facilities for inspection or testing and has contravened any provision of either the Ordinance, Regulations. 1.4 If the manufacture of a product has ceased continuously for a period of six months, the BSTI shall be notified and the mark shall be suspended. The manufacturing operation shall be reassessed by the BSTI before approval is granted to reuse the mark. 1.5 A license shall be revoked if more than two suspensions for the same or similar deficiencies occur within a period of two years. 1.6 Application of renew will be made by the client three month before the expiry of the license otherwise it will be automatically dreamed as cancelled. Article 2: Rights and obligation 2.1 The holder of the license agrees that the certified products manufactured and supplied by him as specified in the license attached to this agreement complies with the requirements stated in the BDS and Scheme of Testing & Inspection and other provisions of the Products Certification Scheme as published in the BSTI regulations 1989. Accordingly, the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) authorizes the holder of the license to use the BSTI certification mark on the products to which the license applies and to announce publicly that certification has been received. 2.2 The holder of the license of the product agrees that the persons representing BSTI will have unobstructed access without prior notification to the premises of the factory covered by the license during the normal working hours of the factory involved, including equipment, personnel, storage areas and the premises of any subcontractors of the holder of the license whose operations are covered within scope of the license. 2.3 The holder of the license agrees that the products for which the license is granted will be produced to the same specifications as the sample that has been submitted to BSTI (as specified in the application form for product certification).

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Information on Certification Agreement and Requirements

A. Information on Certification Agreement

The Bangladesh Standards and testing Institution, hereinafter referred to as the certification body and represented in this matter hereby makes agreement for the certification of the products under the scope/ non-scope operating with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17065. In order to hold and use of the license, the licensee shall comply with the conditions of the agreement as follows: Article 1: Regulations for certification and inspection The stipulations of the General Rules for the certification system apply to this agreement specified as a terms & conditions of license for Product Certification Scheme. 1.1The license holder shall make all necessary arrangements for the BSTI to check, inspect, investigation of complaints, to verify for compliance of all the license conditions given herein and in the STI and the participation of observers (if applicable). 1.2 When a part of the manufacturing/producing/processing/treating of product/commodity is subcontracted by the license holder, he shall be responsible to arrange with the subcontractor for the BSTI to check, inspect investigation of complaints, to verify for compliance of all the appropriate conditions given herein and in the STI and the participation of observers (if applicable). 1.3 A license may be suspended if the licensee has failed to provide reasonable facilities for inspection or testing and has contravened any provision of either the Ordinance, Regulations. 1.4 If the manufacture of a product has ceased continuously for a period of six months, the BSTI shall be notified and the mark shall be suspended. The manufacturing operation shall be reassessed by the BSTI before approval is granted to reuse the mark. 1.5 A license shall be revoked if more than two suspensions for the same or similar deficiencies occur within a period of two years. 1.6 Application of renew will be made by the client three month before the expiry of the license otherwise it will be automatically dreamed as cancelled. Article 2: Rights and obligation 2.1 The holder of the license agrees that the certified products manufactured and supplied by him as specified in the license attached to this agreement complies with the requirements stated in the BDS and Scheme of Testing & Inspection and other provisions of the Products Certification Scheme as published in the BSTI regulations 1989.

Accordingly, the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) authorizes the holder of the license to use the BSTI certification mark on the products to which the license applies and to announce publicly that certification has been received. 2.2 The holder of the license of the product agrees that the persons representing BSTI will have unobstructed access without prior notification to the premises of the factory covered by the license during the normal working hours of the factory involved, including equipment, personnel, storage areas and the premises of any subcontractors of the holder of the license whose operations are covered within scope of the license.

2.3 The holder of the license agrees that the products for which the license is granted will be produced to the same specifications as the sample that has been submitted to BSTI (as specified in the application form for product certification).

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2.4 The holder of the license agrees to apply the mark on the product labels that has been registered with the BSTI as per the instructions on the Use of the Logo as given in the Article 10.

2.5 The holder of the license agrees to implement changes communicated by BSTI in relation to the Certification scheme policy and procedures, BDS, STI within the specified time frame.

2.6 When requested by other parties the license holder shall provide the BSTI license in full without any changes.

Article 3: Responsibilities of BSTI 3.1 BSTI ensure that all information and changes relevant to the Certification scheme policy and procedures,

BDS, STI, fee structure shall be provided in a timely manner to the holder of a license.

3.2 BSTI shall provide on request relevant information relating to scope of Certification and Validity of license in response to any query from any party.

3.3 If any STI is revised the revised STI is sent to the licensee. The surveillance schedule of that company may

be changed to assess the compliance of the revised STI. Article 4: Surveillance 4.1 BSTI carries out continuing surveillance on the holder of the certification to determine compliance with his obligations, in accordance with the conditions stated in the Bangladesh standards, Scheme of Testing & Inspection and General Conditions of License for Product Certification Scheme.

4.2 The surveillance is carried out by the staff of BSTI. The cost of the samples and cost of testing of the

samples shall be borne by the licensee on submission of invoices/bill and test reports by the BSTI. 4.3 Surveillance of products on the requirements of the relevant standard as given in the STI shall be

undertaken by BSTI.

4.4 The testing of the samples taken from factory or market is carried out minimum twice a year or as required by sample failures or consumer complaints. The licensee shall be informed of the results of the surveillance.

Article 5: Complaints The holder of the licensee agrees to upon request by BSTI to keep records of all complaints received and action taken relative to the products and report to BSTI of any complaints regarding those aspects of the products covered by the license.

Article 6: Publicity 6.1 The holder of the license has the right to publish that he has been authorized to mark the products to which the license applies.

6.2 The holder of the license shall make claims of Certification only for the products, Process and Services which are covered within the scope of the license and shall not make any misleading claims or convey the impression that other types or grades of the products, Process and Services are covered under Certification. 6.3 Among other methods the BSTI gives publicity to the certification given to the licensee in news papers, radio and television etc. and cancellation of the agreement, as appropriate.

Article 7: Confidentiality The BSTI is committed for ensuring maintenance of confidentiality by its employees concerning all proprietary information of the holder of the license, with which they become acquainted during performance of various certification activities, or received from any other sources. However BSTI shall submit any confidential

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information of the holder of the license if required by any legal authority, under intimation to the holder of the license. Article 8: Payment The holder of the license agrees to pay for all expenses in relation to the surveillance, including test, inspection and administration costs. Article 9: Agreement period 9.1 This agreement shall continue in force unless and until withdrawn for justified reasons or cancelled by

either party upon due notice given to the other party. 9.2The validity of the license is for a three year period, and can be extended provided all the conditions are

satisfied. 9.3 When the holder of the license ceases his operation, he shall notify BSTI in writing within thirty days from

the date of cessation thereof. Article 10: The Use of BSTI Product Certification Marks Logo

10.1The certification marks logo issued by BSTI shall be used only by a client that has received a product in conjunction with a valid certification license from BSTI.

10.2The logo should be applied together with number of the Standard and brand name or trade mark mentioned in the license. 10.3 The product certification logo should be applied on the product itself, product label, container or primary product packaging. 10.4The product certification logo can be used with the accreditation mark of the BSTI Product certification scheme. The accreditation mark must only be used in conjunction with the BSTI product certification logo. 10.5The product certification logo should not be used on products not included in the scope of certification or in any misleading manner. 10.6The mark not to be used in connection with non certified products including the use in

(a)Advertisements or promotional brochure (b)Client’s stationary (c)Business cards (d)Client’s Website 10.7 The product certification logo should not be applied to laboratory test, calibration or inspection reports, 10.8The logo master can be obtained from BSTI Certification Marks Wing office. 10.9Electronic reproduction of the logo master is permitted. 10.10Redrawn approximations of the logo are not allowed. 10.11 Licensee to immediately discontinue the use of the mark in event that the certification is suspended or revoked. Article 11: Suspension/Withdrawal/Cancellation of the license 11.1 BSTI shall suspend or withdraw/cancel the license in case it is satisfied that the product under certification does not conform to the relevant BDS, or the license holder has violated any of terms and conditions of the certification scheme. Depending on the reason for the withdrawal/cancellation the following schedule of notice will be followed by BSTI:

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Situation requiring the dispatch of notice that can lead to suspension/withdrawal/ cancellation

Days of notice prior to suspension

Days of notice prior to withdrawal/cancellation of license/cancellation of certification decision

a) Non-conformance with the standards that is considered hazardous to public health and life

immediate 30 days period prior to 6 months of suspension

b) Failure to meet other non-conformance with the standards

≤ 45 days 30 days period prior to 6 months of suspension

c) Non-payment of fees according to article 8 - 20 days period prior to the date of expiry or 60 days from the date of certification decision

d) Not providing facilities for inspection, or failed to comply with any other conditions of the license or does not take action.

≤30 days 15 days period prior to 3 months of suspension

e) Failure to meet other provisions of the agreement or/and commitment or failed to comply with any conditions of the license

≤30 days 30 days period prior to 6 months of suspension

f) Non-compliance with new requirements in relation to revision of standards or STI or any technical document of BSTI

as specified by BSTI or ≤120 days

15 days period prior to 2 months of suspension.

g) Non-compliance with new requirements of any law

- ≤60 days period prior to the date of cancellation decision

h) Involving marking of variety which is not covered in the license

- 15 days period prior to the date of cancellation decision

11.2 Advice of cancellation shall be sent by registered letter (or equivalent means) to the other party, stating the

reasons and the date of Termination of the agreement. 11.3 Upon receipted of Intimation of cancelations/withdrawals of license, the erstwhile holder of the license shall stop the use of BSTI marks and any other claims of Certification with immediate effect and destroy all stationary, labels, dies etc which has being use for marking the products and confirmed the same in writing to BSTI within 15 days of receipted of intimation. 11.4 Similar action shall be followed when the holder of the license voluntarily surrenders the license or allows the license to expire. The original license shall be return to BSTI. Article 12: Information on modifications 12.1 The holder of the license agrees to inform the BSTI of any intended modification in the product, Brand, the manufacturing processes, management and technical personnel, manufacturing locations, plant, machineries, quality assurance system or the quality control setup and ownership of the company which may affect the compliance of the product. In such cases the licensee shall not release marked products resulting from such changes until the BSTI has notified the licensee accordingly. 12.2 If the requirements applying to the products covered by this agreement are modified, BSTI shall immediately inform the holder of the license by registered letter (or equivalent means), stating at what date the modified requirements will become effective, and advising him of any need for a supplementary examination of the products which are subject to this agreement. 12.3 Within a specified period of time after receipt of the advice described in paragraph.11.1, the holder of the license shall inform BSTI by registered letter (or equivalent means) whether he is prepared to accept the modifications. If the holder of the license gives confirmation within the specified period of his acceptance of the modification and provided the result of any supplementary examination is favorable, a supplementary license will be issued or other modifications of the BSTI's records. 12.4 If the holder of the license advises the BSTI that he is not prepared to accept the modification within the time specified in accordance with 11.2 or if he allows the terms for acceptance to lapse, or if the result of any

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supplementary examination is not favorable, the license covering the particular product shall cease to be valid on the date on which the modified specifications become effective, unless otherwise decided by the BSTI. Article 13: Liability BSTI is an autonomous body under the ministry of industries government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Clients under the product certification activities of BSTI are bound to take the whole liabilities for any kind of inconvenience by the legal requirements of Bangladesh. Article 14: Appeals All disputes that may arise in connection with this agreement are to be settled in accordance with the appeal procedures of the BSTI. In case the matter cannot be resolved, both parties are entitled to seek legal recourse through competent courts. Issued in duplicate and signed by an authorized representative of the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution and the applicant.

B. Information on documents, which is required to attachment with the Application of CM License.

1. Trade license (in favour of Factory premises) 2. Premises license (Sanitary license)/ Environment Clearance Certificate (where necessary) 3. TIN Certificate 4. Trade mark Registration 5. Registration from BOI/BSCIC (if any) 6. Calibration Certificate of measuring equipments 7. Factory layout 8. Process flow chart 9. List of manufacturing machineries 10. List of testing equipments 11. Quality Control Plan/Scheme 12. Product Label/ Packet 13. Initial Questionnaire

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Schedule of Product Certification

SI. No. Certification Schedule

Category Sub Category Scope (Products/Process) Evaluation Criteria Technical

Standards

Others Applicable Document

1 Type-5 Based on ISO/IEC

17067:2003

A Food Manufact

uring

A-I

Processing of Perishable animal Products

1. Pasteurized milk 2.Flavored Milk 3. Low Fat Milk

1.BDS 1702:2002 2.BDS 1471:2012 3. BDS 1866:2013

STI for each product (based on Standards)

A-II

Processing of Perishable Plant Products

1.Fruit drinks 2.Chutney

1.BDS 1581:2015 2.BDS 521:2011

A-III Processing of ambient Stable Products

1. Wafer Biscuit 2.Intermediat Protein Biscuit 3.Edible Jell 4.Fotified Soya bean Oil 5.Fortified Palm Olein 6. Fortified Edible Palm Oil 7. Fortified Edible Rice Bran Oil 8. Sweetened Condensed Filled Milk

1. BDS 1001:2010 2.BDS 1563:2011 3.BDS1801:2015 4. BDS 1769:2014 5.BDS 1774:2014 6. BDS 1770:2014 7. BDS 1886:2014 8.BDS 1780:2014

B Non-Food

Manufacturing

B-I Construction Materials and

Building

1.Cement 1. BDS EN 197-1:2003

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Flow Chart for Process of Granting of Certification

Action to be taken as per

Licensing agreement

Not OK

Not OK

(a) Evaluation

Final Review & Decision by Certification Committee

Payment of fees by applicants

Signing of Licensing Agreement and Issue License to the applicant

Publication in BSTI website

Surveillance sampling and testing twice in a year

OKyes

(b) Pre -Review

To be Inform applicant for re- proceses

Approved

Inspection/Testing result evaluation

Review

License Renewal/ License continue

OKyes

Not OK

Formal Inspection (Assess quality control system and take

samples and test)

Resullts

(c) Preliminary inspection

(d) Evaluation

(e) Report findings

Second formal inspection within six months

Application Review

APPLICATION (Prescribed Form, Additional documents,

Initial questionnaire & Licensing Agreement)

Yes

No

OKyes

Not OK

Resullts

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[Form-1 of Regulation Section- 9(1)]

Application of License for using Standards Marks

To The Director General Bangladesh Standards & Testing Institution 116/KA, Tejgaon Industrial Area Dhaka-1208. 1. I/We, (Name of the person or the organization in full) ----------------------------------------------- have been engaged in the business in the address and I/We, are applying for issuance of a license for use of “Standard Mark” keeping in conformity of the commodities/ processes of Bangladesh Standard according to Bangladesh Standards & `Testing Institution Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance xxxvii of 1985) as described below: a) * Commodity The related Bangladesh Standard Kind Number (Numbers)- Size Grade b) * Class or commodities License Number & duration Kind (where applicable):- Size Grade c) * Process 2Name and address of the factory if is different from para 1:

3 According to my/ our best knowledge the quantity of the mentioned commodity/ process and quantity of export and its price is given bellow:

Year Production Unit Value a) For the last year ------------------------- to---------------------

b) For the Current year ------------------------- to---------------------

Year Export Unit Value a) For the last year -------------------------to--------------------- b) For the Current year ------------------------- to---------------------

In an application only one item may be applied for included in (a), (b) and (c) The other two is to be struck out. 4. With a view to ensure the similarity of the process of production of the mentioned commodities as per related standard of Bangladesh Standard (Standards)- I/ We, am/ are using the schedule of Inspection & Testing as per description attached with the application/ proposing to use the same. The regular records or all such similar records of inspection kept/ will be kept in the supplied form in detail. I/ We, are promising to partly change, amend or change my/ our inspection and testing program as may be required form time to time to keep in line with our policy which may be directed by you. 5. If the institution desires to make a preliminary inspection or investigation then I/We, we agree to give all our reasonable opportunity and privileges to the institute according to our ability and I/We, also we agree to make payment of all the charges including charges of the above inspection or all the expenses incurred in the investigation or the time and way in which the Institute will decide. 6. If the license is given, I/We am/ are promising to abide by all the terms and conditions of the license so long it remains valid for use and also promising to comply with the rules and regulations as mentioned in the above ordinance. If the license becomes prolonged or it is cancelled, then I/We, are giving this promise that any use of the trade mark on any commodity under the license will be stopped immediately and all related advertisement, materials will be taken back and other necessary action will be taken to follow the rules and regulations of the above ordinance. Date : Signature : Name : Father’s Name : Designation : Village : P.S. : District : Phone (if any) : On behalf of …………………………… (Name of the representative of the organization)

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INITIAL QUESTIONNAIRE

[This questionnaire should be filled in and returned together with the application form. It is intended to provide preliminary information on the manufacturing procedures, quality assurance system and record keeping. This document will be used by the assessment staff during preliminary visits to the factory or factories involved as a part of the initial assessment. Supplements may be included where it is necessary to expand any statements. A separate document should be completed for each factory, or variations between factories clearly indicated. The statements should relate to the facilities available as the date of completion of this form. The information given in this document will be treated in the strictest confidence. Information on the following subjects will furthermore facilitate the treatment of the application.]

Please give the following information on basic system Section 1–Name and contact address of the Manufacture:

1.1 Product name:

1.1.1 The production is organized as-

i) Batch production

ii) Continuous production

iii) Other………………………………

1.1.2 How are the products identified

1.1.3 How does the system allow for products to be isolated in case of a quality problem

1.1.4 Please give any other relevant information on the production system

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1.2 Process:

Please detail various steps in the manufacture- a production schedule and/or supplement in chart form showing stages may be advantageous.

1.3 Manpower:

Manpower in general shift: (a) Operational: (b) Non operational:

Number of manpower per shift: (a) (b) (c)

Section 2– Quality control system:

2.1 Have you established quality control system based on?

(a) Relevant Bangladesh standard (BDS)/International standard: Yes/ No

(b) Any other quality control system standard( HACCP/ GMP-GHP/ ISO 22000/ ISO 9001/ISO 14001):

2.2 Quality assurance:

Please give following information on factory QC staff organization

2.2.1 Head of Quality assurance:

2.2.2 Reporting to?

2.2.3 Is there a separate QC/Inspection Dept?

2.2.4 If so indicate

2.2.4.1 Chief Inspector if different from 2.2.1

2.2.4.2 Are staffs aware of the tests in the relevant standards?

2.2.5 Are Quality Audit checks carried out and by whom?

2.2.6 Please give any other information on QC staff organization.

2.2.7 Has the product been tested to the relevant standard? (If so please attach report):

2.3 Test equipment/instruments, gauges and tools

Please detail test equipment used, manufacturer’s names, and indicate calibration procedure (if calibrated by external agency, please give name and address) and if calibration certificates are available.

Section 3 – Records and documentation

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3.1 General

3.1.1 Please indicate form of master specification, i.e. drawing, product/parts schedule, reference sample, etc. Also indicate other general records available.

3.1.2 Please indicate system used to amend design/specification

3.2 Compliance- Specification

3.2.1 Please indicate level of defectives found in past six month. If tests in accordance with the relevant standard (s) have already been carried out, attach copies of summary of test results if available.

3.2.2 Please indicate the level of claims/complaints made under warranty and/or otherwise and give also as a percentage of total output.

3.2.3 Have independent tests been made on products against the standard? By whom? Please attach copies if available.

3.2.4 Please give information relating to the-

a) Rejections of the batches not conform to the standard:

b) Application rejection date and cause

c) License cancellation date and cause

d) How many times your application/license was rejected?

3.2.5 Please give information details of warning/advice received from BSTI due to

illegal activities.

I/We have read the terms and conditions and hereby undertake to abide by them as mentioned in the

document of Information on Certification Agreement and Requirements (Doc. no. R/A-08/IC)

Name and address of the representative of the organization with seal

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Fees Structure

All certification marks fees shall have to pay according to the BSTI S.R.O No. 230/law/2009 section (3) and the following fees structure of Application (new/renewal), Marking fee and license of PCS has prescribed by the BSTI regulation, 1989 section 9(6), 9 (KA) and BSTI ordinance 1985 section 20(3). The certification fees consist of (15% VAT will be added).

The certification fees consist of: Application fee: Tk. 1000 for new and Tk. 500 for renewal Marking fee: 0.07 percent of ex-factory turnover for fruit processing organizations

0.1 percent of ex-factory turn over for other products License fee: 200 taka per license per year

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Procedure of Evaluation

I. Inspection of premises is done in 2 stages-preliminary inspection (PI) and formal inspection (FI).

II. If all the documents submitted with the application are satisfactory then preliminary inspection of the

manufacturing premises will be carried out by Registered Inspecting Officer.

III. Before preliminary inspection man days will be calculated for initial product certification inspection

according to the procedure of Man Days calculation by a competent Inspecting Officer.

IV. BSTI has system for preparation of inspection plan for the evaluation of the factory and inspection plan

is communicated to the unit in advance. This document gives details of factory evaluation process for

the benefit of applicants.

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Impartiality Policy of

Product Certification Scheme

The Management of BSTI is committed to render its services in full compliance of ISO/IEC 17065:2012 & quality manual and to make continuous efforts for the improvement of its certification schemes in the best possible way to obtain maximum confidence and satisfaction of consumers, licensees and all other stakeholders. They will act to continuously enhance satisfaction of its customers from industry, services and other organizations who utilize BSTI services.

The decisions of BSTI are based on objective evidences of conformity or non-conformity in its conformity assessment activities. BSTI is committed to support its staff engaged in conformity assessment activities against any internal and external pressures that may be seen as restricting in fair discharge of their duties. All Conformity assessment services are discharged by avoiding conflict of interest and maintaining independence at the policy, organization and operating levels. It is the stated policy of product certification scheme of BSTI that conformity assessment personnel shall discharge their functions in a risk free and transparent environment without fear of any retribution from senior management for all actions taken in good faith and diligence. The BSTI is committed to identify and comply with all legal, regulatory and other requirements, particularly in respect of product certification activities. This policy is implemented by

Developing, installing, maintaining and updating systems and mechanisms to identify and control impartiality, conflicts of interest and independence issues for each conformity assessment system at all levels.

Training all personnel engaged in certification / testing services on this policy and its implementation.

Implementing mitigation measures in the organization and operating levels across the BSTI Wings and offices that include a combination of prohibitions, restrictions, process checks and self-declarations.

Setting up independent certification committee and Certification Advisory Panel (CAP) to review the impartiality related risks and mitigating actions and for advising BSTI on additional and emerging risks and other mitigating actions.

Director General BSTI Date: 01.10.2014 Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to define the planning and conduct of surveillance of certification licensees of the product certification scheme to assure continuing compliance to the conditions of the license.

Scope

This procedure applies to all licenses granted under the product certification scheme (PCS). It is applicable to all staff of the certification wing and also to any external subcontractors appointed to under take surveillance inspections. The full scope of the processes covered is as per flow charts given Figure 1 and Figure 2.

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Definitions : Directory of License -The permanent record maintained by the certification marks wing containing names of

current certification licensees with approval date, status/expiry date, issue date, standard number and factory address (format is P-SU-02-F01).

Register of Inspectors- A list of names of persons qualified to perform factory inspections indicating the fields

of expertise according to the industry sector. Inspecting officer- A person listed on the Register of Inspectors who is assigned to perform a surveillance

inspection of a licensee. Surveillance Report- A standard form as contained in P-SU-02-F03 Certification Report- A evaluation report is prepared and presented for approval of certification containing the

product description, inspection report, test result and recommendation is reviewed for approval by the certification committee.

Procedure : The criteria and basis for review of report and subsequent decisions stated to be covered vide procedure for

Renewal, Suspension, Cancellation, Reduction in scope and Withdrawal of the License. Which calls for straight away suspension of license in the event of any non- compliances observed.

Compliances to the STI requirements of the certification scheme are to be evidenced in the surveillance

reports (PM-SU-02-F03). Supervision controls over licensee’s performance

After the grant of license, the licensee is authorized to mark the products covered by the license subject to the condition that the Licensing Agreement and Scheme of Testing & Inspection (STI) for the Product Certification Scheme are fully implemented. a. Post certification controls are exercised through surveillance inspections at the licensee’s unit periodically.

During these inspections, thorough technical auditing of the quality control system is carried out with reference to the Licensing Agreement and STI for Product Certification Scheme. Samples of current production taken from the factory and the market are tested, in BSTI or independent laboratories.

b. The results of inspections and product testing are communicated to the licensee as appropriate with suitable

advices. c. A license can be suspended or cancelled following serious discrepancies, particularly if the product does not

conform to the applicable Bangladesh Standards or International Standards. d. The licensed product has ceased continuously for a period of six months, the production operation shall be re-

inspection by the BSTI before approval is granted to reuse the mark.

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List of Accredited Product Certified Clients

Sl Name of the Producer Distrtict Division Product Name Brand Standard

Number Lic No Issue Date Status

1 American Dairy Limited Gazipur Dhaka Pasteurized Milk MOO BDS 1702 18731 Jan/15 Jun/18

2 Laboni Food & Consumer Products Ltd.

Narayangonj Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango) Laboni Fruitila BDS 1581 VPCS 155 Jan/15 Oct/18

3 ELSON FOODS Narayangonj Dhaka Edible Jell (Lychee) ELSON LYCHEE, ELSON JELLY BELLY

BDS 1801 VPCS 156 Jan/15 Oct/18

4 Shun Shing edible Oil Ltd Bagerhat Khulna Fortified Soyabean Oil VEOLA BDS 1769 18357 Jan/15 Jan/18

5 Mir Cement Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Mir Cement BDS EN 197-1 18588 Apr/15 Apr/18

6 Mir Cement Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Mir Advance BDS EN 197-1 18589 Apr/15 Apr/18

7 RSF Agro Industries Limited Dhaka Dhaka Pasteurized Milk Dhaka Prime BDS 1702 18743 Jun/15 Jun/18

8 RSF Agro Industries Limited Dhaka Dhaka Flavoured Milk (Mango, Chocolate)

Dhaka Prime BDS 1471 VPCS 148 Jun/15 Jun/18

9 Prome Agro Foods Limited Dhaka Dhaka Edible Jell (Lychee, Mango) Prome, Empro (Pudding)

BDS 1801 VPCS 152 Jun/15 Aug/18

10 Arefin Trading Company Ltd. Lalmonirhat Rajshahi Pasteurized Milk REAL BD. MILK BDS 1702 18715 Jun/15 Apr/18

11 The ACME Agrovet & Beverages Ltd.

Dhaka Dhaka Chutney (Tamarind) ACME BDS 521 VPCS 45 Jul/15 Jun/18

12 Deshbandhu Cement Mills Limited,

Sirajgonj Rajshahi Portland Cement (CEM-I) DESHBANDHU BDS EN 197-1 18771 Jul/15 Jun/18

13 Unique Cement Industries Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) FRESH SUPER, MEGHNACEM DELUXE

BDS EN 197-1 5030 Jul/15 Jun/18

14 Unique Cement Industries Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

FRESH, MEGHNACEM Deluxe

BDS EN 197-1 6939 Jul/15 Jun/18

15 Emirate Cement Bangladesh Ltd.

Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Ultratech BDS EN 197-1 8626 Jul/15 Jun/18

16 Metrocem Cement Ltd. Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Metrocem BDS EN 197-1 10567 Jul/15 Jun/18

17 Prome Agro Foods Limited Dhaka Dhaka Chutney (Tamarind) Prome BDS 521 VPCS 149 Jul/15 Jun/18

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18 Premier Cement Mills Ltd. Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Premier BDS EN 197-1 5572 Jul/15 Jun/18

19 Aramit Cement Ltd. Chittagong Chittagong Portland Cement (CEM-I) CAMEL BDS EN 197-1 18681 Aug/15 Apr/18

20 Aman Cement Mills Ltd. Sirajgonj Rajshahi Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Aman Cem BDS EN 197-1 16564 Aug/15 Jun/18

21 Aman Cement Mills Ltd. Sirajgonj Rajshahi Portland Cement (CEM-I) Aman Cem BDS EN 197-1 18808 Aug/15 Jun/18

22 Holcim Cement (Bangladesh) Ltd. (Plant-2)

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Holcim BDS EN 197-1 4286 Aug/15 Jun/18

23 Igloo Foods Ltd. Dhaka Dhaka Chutney (Tamarind, Boroi) Foody BDS 521 VPCS 25 Aug/15 Jun/18

24 National Cement Mills Ltd. Chittagong Chittagong Portland Cement (CEM-I) PREMIER BDS EN 197-1 18679 Sep/15 Apr/18

25 National Cement Mills Ltd. Chittagong Chittagong Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

PREMIER BDS EN 197-1 18680 Sep/15 Apr/18

26 Dubai Bangladesh Cement Mills Ltd.

Bagerhat Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Five Rings BDS EN 197-1 10822 Sep/15 Jun/18

27 Square Food & Beverage Limited.

Pabna Rajshahi Chutney (Tamarind, Olive, Mango, Boroi)

Ruchi BDS 521 VPCS 80 Sep/15 Jun/18

28 Mir Cement Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Mir Cement BDS EN 197-1 8780 Sep/15 Jun/18

29 CONFIDENCE CEMENT LTD. Chittagong Chittagong Portland Cement (CEM-I) CONFIDENCE BDS EN 197-1 18942 Sep/15 Jun/18

30 DIAMOND CEMENT LTD. Chittagong Chittagong Portland Cement (CEM-I) Diamond BDS EN 197-1 18984 Oct/15 Aug/18

31 Super Oil Refinary Limited Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Pusti & Ranna BDS 1769 18981 Oct/15 Oct/18

32 Bangladesh Edible Oil Ltd Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil RUPCHANDA,VEOLA

BDS 1769 18982 Oct/15 Oct/18

33 Mongla Cement Factory Bagerhat Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Elephant BDS EN 197-1 19019 Oct/15 Aug/18

34 Madina Cement Ind. Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Tiger BDS EN 197-1 19020 Oct/15 Aug/18

35 Madina Cement Ind. Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Tiger BDS EN 197-1 19021 Oct/15 Aug/18

36 Mongla Cement Factory Bagerhat Khulna Portland Cement (CEM-I) Elephant BDS EN 197-1 19087 Oct/15 Oct/18

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37 Nur Food Products Narayangonj Dhaka Chutney (Tamarind) Nur BDS 521 VPCS 154 Oct/15 Oct/18

38 Emirate Cement Bangladesh Ltd.

Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Ultratech BDS EN 197-1 19069 Nov/15 Oct/18

39 A R Cement Mills Limited Jessore Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

A R BDS EN 197-1 19086 Nov/15 Oct/18

40 Ehsan Cement Mills Limited Pabna Rajshahi Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

A.R BDS EN 197-1 19121 Nov/15 Oct/18

41 Meghna Cement Mills Limited Bagerhat Khulna Portland Cement (CEM-I) KING BRAND BDS EN 197-1 19118 Dec/15 Aug/18

42 Meghna Cement Mills Limited Bagerhat Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

KING BRAND BDS EN 197-1 19119 Dec/15 Aug/18

43 Meghna Cement Mills Limited Bagerhat Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

KING BRAND BDS EN 197-1 19120 Dec/15 Aug/18

44 Metrocem Cement Ltd. Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Metrocem BDS EN 197-1 17396 Dec/15 Nov/18

45 Tanveer Oils Ltd Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Super Fresh, No 1 BDS 1769 19198 Dec/15 Dec/18

46 Tanveer Oils Ltd Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Super Pure, Oleo BDS 1774 19199 Dec/15 Dec/18

47 Monzil Foods Sylhet Sylhet Fortified Soyabean Oil MONJIL BDS 1769 19265 Jan/16 Dec/18

48 Monzil Foods Sylhet Sylhet Fortified Palm Olein Monzil BDS 1774 VPCS 164 Jan/16 Dec/18

49 Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Ltd.

Chittagong Chittagong Blast Furnace Cement (CEM-III/A)

RUBY BDS EN 197-1 19548 Feb/16 Jul/19

50 Deepa Food products limited Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil BDS1769 19318 Feb/16 Jan/19

51 Deepa Food products limited Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Natural BDS1774 VPCS 166 Feb/16 Jan/19

52 Shabnam vegetable oil Industries Limited

Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified edible palm oil Hilsa BDS 1774 19356 Feb/16 Jan/19

53 Shabnam vegetable oil Industries Limited

Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Family BDS 1774 VPCS 168 Feb/16 Jan/19

54 Super Oil Refinary Limited Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Family BDS 1774 VPCS 169 Feb/16 Jan/19

55 Igloo Dairy Limited Dhaka Dhaka Flavoured Milk (Mango, Chocolate)

IGLOO BDS 1741 VPCS 170 Mar/16 Jan/19

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56 VOTT Oil Refinaries Limited Chittagong Chittago

ng Fortified Soyabean Oil Teer BDS 1769 19403 Mar/16 Jan/19

57 Madina Cement Ind. Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Tiger Extreme, Buffalo Head, Three Rings

BDS EN 197-1 17152 Mar/16 Feb/19

58 Khadiza Food Products Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil City, Cityzen BDS 1769 19419 Mar/16 Mar/19

59 Karnafully Food Products Sylhet Sylhet Fortified Soyabean Oil Shapla BDS 1769 19420 Mar/16 Mar/19

60 Khadiza Food Products Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein City, Cityzen BDS 1774 VPCS 172 Mar/16 Mar/19

61 Sharaf Enterprise & Agro Ltd. Jamalpur Dhaka Pasteurized Milk Samara BDS 1702 19485 Apr/16 Jan/19

62 Agricultural Marketing Co. Ltd. Norshingdi Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango, Mixed Fruit, Litchi)

Pran, Little Star, Pran Frooto

BDS 1581 VPCS 69 Apr/16 Feb/19

63 Pran Dairy Ltd. Norshingdi Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango, Mixed Fruit)

Pran, Joy, Pran Frooto, Pran Junior, Fruit Fun

BDS 1581 VPCS 70 Apr/16 Feb/19

64 Dubai Bangladesh Cement Mills Ltd.

Bagerhat Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Five Rings BDS EN 197-1 19948 May/16 Jun/19

65 Shah Cement Industries Ltd. Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Shah Special, Shah Popular

BDS EN 197-1 11027 May/16 Jun/19

66 Deshbandhu Cement Mills Ltd. Sirajgonj Rajshahi Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

DESHBANDHU BDS EN 197-1 20131 May/16 Aug/19

67 AKIJ FOOD & BEVERAGE LTD.

Dhaka Dhaka UHT Milk FARM FRESH BDS 1805 VPCS 178 May/16 Dec/18

68 Marrine Vegetable Oils Limited Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil ACI Pure BDS 1769 19624 May/16 Apr/19

69 Bay-fishing corporation Limited Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil Pusti BDS 1769 19625 May/16 Apr/19

70 M S Food Products Dhaka Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Today, Dolphin BDS 1769 19626 May/16 Apr/19

71 M S Food Products Dhaka Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Today natural, Dolphin natural

BDS 1774 VPCS 184 May/16 Apr/19

72 Bay-fishing corporation Limited Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Palm Olein Hilsa BDS 1774 VPCS 185 May/16 Apr/19

73 VOTT Oil Refinaries Limited Chittagong

Chittagong

Fortified Palm Olein Teer BDS 1774 VPCS 186 May/16 Apr/19

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74 J B Food Services Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil Keya BDS 1769 19627 May/16 Apr/19

75 HAB Oil and Food Products Moulovibazar

Sylhet Fortified Soyabean Oil Jonaki BDS 1769 19628 May/16 Apr/19

76 HAB Oil and Food Products Moulovibazar

Sylhet Fortified Palm Olein Five Star Super BDS 1774 VPCS 182 May/16 Apr/19

77 J B Food Services Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Palm Olein Keya BDS 1774 VPCS 183 May/16 Apr/19

78 Unique Cement Industries Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

FRESH SPECIAL BDS EN 197-1 17206 May/16 Apr/19

79 Danish Foods Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Wafer Biscuits (Milk, Banana) 2fun BDS 1001 VPCS 187 Jun/16 May/19

80 Globe Biscuit & Dairy Milk Ltd. Noakhali Dhaka Wafer Biscuits (Orange, Banana, Strawberry, Chocolate)

Twinkle, Crusty, Picco

BDS 1001 VPCS 188 Jun/16 May/19

81 Eastern Cement Industries Limited

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Seven Horse, Eastern Cement

BDS EN 197-1 18745 Jun/16 Apr/18

82 Mostafa Food Products Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Apple, Sugandha, Golap Ful

BDS 1769 19727 Jun/16 Jun/19

83 Mostafa Food Products Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Olivit BDS 1774 VPCS 189 Jun/16 Jun/19

84 Safety Edible Products Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Safety, Shakti Plus, BDS 1769 19731 Jun/16 Jun/19

85 Safety Edible Products Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Safety, Shakti Plus, BDS 1774 VPCS 190 Jun/16 Jun/19

86 Bashundhara Industrial Complex Ltd.

Bagerhat Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Bashundhara BDS EN 197-1 19670 Jul/16 Jan/19

87 LafargeHolcim Cement Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Slag Cement (CEM-II/B-S)

Supercrete, Powercrete, Megacem

BDS EN 197-1 19668 Jul/16 Apr/19

88 LafargeHolcim Cement Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Limestone Cement (CEM-II/B-L)

Supercrete BDS EN 197-1 19669 Jul/16 Apr/19

89 BRAC Dairy & Food Project Gazipur Dhaka UHT Milk Aarong Dairy BDS 1805 VPCS 193 Jul/16 Jun/19

90 Shakti Edible products Limited, Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Shakti BDS 1769 19821 Jul/16 Jun/19

91 Saif Edible Food Packaging Dhaka Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Makka BDS 1769 19822 Jul/16 Jun/19

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92 Saif Edible Food Packaging Dhaka Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Sabrina BDS 1774 VPCS 195 Jul/16 Jun/19

93 Brac Dairy & Food Project Gazipur Dhaka Flavoured Milk (Mango, Chocolate)

Aarong Dairy BDS 1471 VPCS 194 Jul/16 Jun/19

94 Jibon Food Products Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil JIBON, TAYEF BDS 1769 19832 Aug/16 Jun/19

95 Jibon Food Products Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein JIBON, SAFA BDS 1774 Vpcs 196 Aug/16 Jun/19

96 Shelaidah Dairy Kushtia Khulna Pasteurized Milk Ultra Milk BDS 1702 19312 Aug/16 Dec/18

97 Karnafully Food Products Sylhet Sylhet Fortified Palm Olein Shapla BDS 1774 Vpcs 198 Aug/16 Jun/19

98 Premier Cement Mills Ltd. Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Premier BDS EN 197-1 7184 Aug/16 Jun/19

99 Premier Cement Mills Ltd Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Premier BDS EN 197-1 7764 Aug/16 Jun/19

100 ROYAL CEMENT LIMITED Chittagong Chittagong

Blast Furnace Cement (CEM-III/A)

ENGINEER BDS EN 197-1 20144 Aug/16 Oct/19

101 Bashundhara Industrial Complex Ltd.

Bagerhat Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Bashundhara BDS EN 197-1 19900 Aug/16 Apr/19

102 Olympic Cement Industries Limited

Barisal Barisal Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Anchor, Olympus BDS EN 197-1 19897 Aug/16 Apr/19

103 Olympic Cement Industries Limited

Barisal Barisal Portland Cement (CEM-I) Anchor, Olympus BDS EN 197-1 19898 Aug/16 Apr/19

104 Bashundhara Industrial Complex Ltd.

Bagerhat Khulna Portland Cement (CEM-I) Bashundhara BDS EN 197-1 19899 Aug/16 Apr/19

105 Eastern Cement Industries Limited

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Seven Horse, Seven Horse Supreme

BDS EN 197-1 19901 Aug/16 Apr/19

106 RB Edible Food Products Sylhet Sylhet Fortified Soyabean Oil Tripti BDS 1769 19894 Aug/16 Jun/19

107 Confidence Edible Oil Limited Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil Confidence BDS 1769 19895 Aug/16 Jun/19

108 RB Edible Food Products Sylhet Sylhet Fortified palm olein RB BDS 1774 VPCS 199 Aug/16 Jun/19

109 Confidence Edible Oil Limited Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Palm Olein Confidence BDS 1774 VPCS 200 Aug/16 Jun/19

110 Satata Food Products Munshiganj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Minister BDS 1769 19896 Aug/16 Jun/19

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111 Satata Food Products Munshiganj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Mazola BDS 1774 VPCS 201 Aug/16 Jun/19

112 MH Edible Oil Products Limited Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Neel BDS 1769 19918 Aug/16 Jun/19

113 Seven Circle (Bangladesh) Ltd. Gazipur Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Seven Rings Special BDS EN 197-1 11486 Aug/16 Jun/19

114 Seven Circle (Bangladesh) Ltd. Gazipur Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Seven Rings BDS EN 197-1 7176 Aug/16 Jun/19

115 Anwar Cement Ltd. Munshigon Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) ANWAR BDS EN 197-1 9217 Aug/16 Jun/19

116 Anwar Cement Ltd. Munshigon Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

ANWAR, SHOKTIMAN

BDS EN 197-1 9216 Aug/16 Jun/19

117 Igloo Dairy Limited Dhaka Dhaka Pasteurized Milk IGLOO BDS 1702 19400 Sep/16 Jan/19

118 Emirate Cement Bangladesh Ltd.

Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Ultratech BDS EN 197-1 19946 Sep/16 Jun/19

119 Omi Food Products Sylhet Sylhet Fortified Soyabean Oil Sunrise, Peush BDS 1769 19950 Sep/16 Jun/19

120 Omi Food Products Sylhet Sylhet Fortified Palm Olein Sunrise, Peush BDS 1774 VPCS 208 Sep/16 Jun/19

121 J S Marketing Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil Minar BDS 1769 19902 Sep/16 Jun/19

122 Madina Oil Mill Norshingdi Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Madina BDS 1769 19903 Sep/16 Jun/19

123 R B Oil & Food Products Gazipur Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Rani BDS 1769 19944 Sep/16 Jun/19

124 J S Marketing Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil Minar BDS 1769 VPCS 202 Sep/16 Jun/19

125 Madina Oil Mill Norshingdi Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Madina BDS 1774 VPCS 204 Sep/16 Jun/19

126 R B Oil & Food Products Gazipur Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Rani BDS 1774 VPCS 205 Sep/16 Jun/19

127 Daudia Oil Mill Feni Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil Chan Marka, Double Chan Marka

BDS 1769 19960 Sep/16 Aug/19

128 Daudia Oil Mill Feni Chittagong

Fortified Palm Olein Chan Marka, Double Chan Marka

BDS 1774 VPCS 211 Sep/16 Aug/19

129 BENGAL TIGER CEMENT INDUSTRIES LTD.

Norshingdi Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

TAIHEIYO BDS EN 197-1 19947 Sep/16 Jun/19

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130 Rony Edible Oil & Food

Products Sylhet Sylhet Fortified Soyabean Oil Diamond BDS 1769 19951 Sep/16 Jun/19

131 Rony Edible Oil & Food Products

Sylhet Sylhet Fortified Palm Olein Rony, Golden BDS 1774 VPCS 207 Sep/16 Jun/19

132 Khan Food & Agrobase Industries Limited

Dhaka Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Mon, Mother, Pogo BDS 1769 19945 Sep/16 Jun/19

133 Khan Food & Agrobase Industries Limited

Dhaka Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Mon, Mother, Pogo BDS 1774 VPCS 206 Sep/16 Jun/19

134 Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd. Sunamgonj Sylhet Portland Limestone Cement (CEM-II/B-L)

SUPERCRETE, SUPERCRETE Plus

BDS EN 197-1 11472 Sep/16 Jun/19

135 Abir Consumar Food Products Comilla Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil Teacher BDS 1769 19949 Sep/16 Aug/19

136 Abir Consumar Food Products Comilla Chittagong

Fortified Palm Olein Star BDS 1774 VPCS 209 Sep/16 Aug/19

137 CONFIDENCE CEMENT LTD. Chittagong Chittagong

Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

CONFIDENCE BDS EN 197-1 13918 Sep/16 Jun/19

138 Baro Awlia Dairy Milk & Foods Ltd.

Narayangonj Dhaka Pasteurized Milk Dairy Fresh BDS 1702 15186 Sep/16 Jun/19

139 The ACME Agrovet & Beverages Ltd.

Dhaka Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango) ACME Classic, ACME Premium

BDS 1581 VPCS 102 Sep/16 Jul/19

140 Bangladesh Edible Oil Ltd (Shun Shing Edible Oil Limited)

Dhaka Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Meizan, Lucky BDS 1774 VPCS 215 Sep/16 Aug/19

141 Life Food & Consumer Company

Norshingdi Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Life BDS 1769 19969 Sep/16 Aug/19

142 Life Food & Consumer Company

Norshingdi Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Life BDS 1774 VPCS 216 Sep/16 Aug/19

143 BD Foods Limited Gazipur Dhaka Chutney (Mango, Olive, Tamarind, Mixed Fruit)

BD Food BDS 521 VPCS 163 Oct/16 Dec/18

144 Roots Food and Beverage Ltd. Dhaka Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango) Lilia, Fun Fruitz BDS 1581 VPCS 89 Oct/16 Apr/19

145 Modern Herbal Food Limited Dhaka Dhaka Chutney (Tamarind) Modern Herbal Super

BDS 521 VPCS 197 Oct/16 Jun/19

146 BRAC Dairy & Food Project Gazipur Dhaka Pasteurized Milk Aarong Dairy BDS 1702 5805 Oct/16 Jun/19

147 Holcim Cement (Bangladesh) Ltd. (Plant-1)

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Holcim Strong Structure

BDS EN 197-1 15202 Oct/16 Jun/19

148 ROYAL CEMENT LIMITED Chittagong Chittagong

Portland Cement (CEM-I) ENGINEER BDS EN 197-1 15618 Oct/16 Jun/19

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149 Seven Circle (Bangladesh) Ltd. Gazipur Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Seven Rings Gold BDS EN 197-1 3712 Oct/16 Jun/18

150 Insaf Food Products Dhaka Dhaka Chutney (Tamarind, Boroi) Sigma BDS 521 VPCS 220 Oct/16 Oct/19

151 Dessert Food Beverage & Agro Industries Limited

Norshingdi Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango, Apple) Buffalo BDS 1581 VPCS 167 Nov/16 Jan/19

152 MH Edible Oil Products Limited Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Neel BDS 1774 20086 Nov/16 Aug/19

153 MH Edible Oil Products Limited Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Edible Palm Oil Neel BDS 1770 Vpcs 223 Nov/16 Aug/19

154 M. M Vegetable Oil Products Limited

Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil Mostafa BDS 1769 20087 Nov/16 Aug/19

155 Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Ltd.

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

RUBY, SCAN BDS EN 197-1 8627 Nov/16 Jun/19

156 Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Ltd.

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) SCAN BDS EN 197-1 15436 Nov/16 Jun/19

157 M.K.S. Food Products Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil BIKASH, EDIVOLE

BDS 1769 20102 Nov/16 Aug/19

158 Padma consumar & Beverage Co

Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Super padma, Tebro, Nodi

BDS 1769 20103 Nov/16 Oct/19

159 Mymensingh Agro Ltd. Gazipur Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango) PRAN Frooto, Sundrop, Fruitela, Fazlee, Pran, Pran Cool, Joy, Pran Greenlife

BDS 1581 VPCS 105 Nov/16 Oct/19

160 Bangladesh Edible Oil Ltd Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Meizan, Lucky BDS 1774 VPCS 109 Nov/16 Oct/19

161 M I Cement Factory Ltd. Munshigonj Dhaka Blast Furnace Cement (CEM-III/A)

Crown BDS EN 197-1 20115 Nov/16 Oct/19

162 AST Beverage Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango) Mangolee, Mango King

BDS 1581 VPCS 110 Nov/16 Nov/19

163 BRAC Dairy & Food Project Gazipur Dhaka Low Fat Milk Aarong Dairy BDS 1866 VPCS 225 Nov/16 Oct/19

164 DIAMOND CEMENT LTD. Chittagong Chittagong

Portland Slag Cement (CEM-II/B-S)

DIAMOND Costal +

BDS EN 197-1 20152 Dec/16 Oct/19

165 Akij Food & Beverage Ltd. Dhaka Dhaka Flavoured Milk (Mango, Chocolate)

FARM FRESH BDS 1471 VPCS 131 Jan/17 Jun/20

166 Akij Food & Beverage Ltd. Dhaka Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango, Red Grape) Frutika, Aafi BDS 1581 VPCS 227 Jan/17 Oct/19

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167 Taitanic Foods Limited, Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Titanic BDS 1769 20206 Jan/17 Dec/19

168 Shabnam vegetable oil Industries Limited

Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Pusti, Ranna BDS 1769 20207 Jan/17 Dec/19

169 MRT Agro Products BD Mymensingh Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Krishani BDS 1769 20208 Jan/17 Dec/19

170 Bashundhara Industrial Complex Ltd.

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Bashundhara, KING BDS EN 197-1 17782 Jan/17 Oct/19

171 Bashundhara Industrial Complex Ltd.

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Bashundhara BDS EN 197-1 17783 Jan/17 Oct/19

172 Danish Condensed Milk (Bangladesh) Ltd. (Unit-2)

Narayangonj Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango) Danish Garden Fresh Popular, Danish Garden Fresh Premimum, Danish Garden Fresh Standard

BDS 1581 VPCS 113 Jan/17 Nov/19

173 Hashem Foods Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango) Shezan, Shezan Classic, Sajeeb, Shezan Premium, Sajeeb Junior, Frootina, Puro, Gulp, Frootina Junior, Puro Junior, Shezan School

BDS 1581 VPCS 114 Jan/17 Nov/19

174 Prome Agro Foods Ltd. (2nd Project)

Dhaka Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango) PROME AAM RAS BDS 1581 VPCS 115 Jan/17 Nov/19

175 Bangladesh Milk Producers' Co-operative Union Limited

Dhaka Dhaka Pasteurized Milk milk vita BDS 1702 18566 Feb/17 Sep/20

176 Bashundhara Industrial Complex Ltd.

Bagerhat Khulna Blast Furnace Cement (CEM-III/A)

Bashundhara BDS EN 197-1 20296 Feb/17 Dec/19

177 Premier Cement Mills Limited Dhaka Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Premier BDS EN 197-1 20297 Feb/17 Dec/19

178 Premier Cement Mills Limited Dhaka Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Premier BDS EN 197-1 20298 Feb/17 Dec/19

179 Rangpur Dairy & Food Products Ltd.

Rangpur Rajshahi Fruit Drinks (Mango) RD Fazli, RD Juicila

BDS 1581 VPCS 236 Mar/17 Dec/19

180 Bangladesh Edible Oil Limited Dhaka Dhaka Fortified Soyabean Oil Rupchanda BDS 1769 20306 Mar/17 Dec/19

181 Aman Cement Mills Ltd. Sirajgonj Rajshahi Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

AmanCem BDS EN 197-1 20343 Mar/17 Dec/19

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182 BRR Food and Beverage Kustia Khulna Fortified Soyabean Oil BRR Tripty BDS 1769 20344 Mar/17 Dec/19

183 Transcom Beverage Ltd Gazipur Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango) Slice BDS 1581 VPCS 121 Mar/17 Feb/20

184 Siam City Cement (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) INSEE BDS EN 197-1 20341 Mar/17 Dec/19

185 Siam City Cement (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

INSEE BDS EN 197-1 20342 Mar/17 Dec/19

186 Holcim Cement (Bangladesh) Ltd. (Plant-2)

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Holcim Strong Structure

BDS EN 197-1 18043 Apr/17 Apr/20

187 Noapara Cement Mills Ltd. Jessore Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Himaloy Special BDS EN 197-1 18046 Apr/17 Apr/20

188 Dubai Bangladesh Cement Mills Ltd.

Bagerhat Khulna Portland Cement (CEM-I) Five Rings BDS EN 197-1 18047 Apr/17 Apr/20

189 Akij Cement Company Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Akij BDS EN 197-1 18111 Apr/17 Apr/20

190 Akij Cement Company Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Akij BDS EN 197-1 18112 Apr/17 Apr/20

191 Aramit Cement Ltd. Chittagong Chittagong

Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

CAMEL BDS EN 197-1 18214 Apr/17 Apr/20

192 Family Food & Beverage, Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil OK BDS 1769 20424 Apr/17 Mar/20

193 Family Food & Beverage, Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Palm Olein OK BDS 1774 VPCS 240 Apr/17 Mar/20

194 Holcim Cement Bangladesh Ltd. Bagerhat Khulna Portland Cement (CEM-I) Holcim BDS EN 197-1 15393 May/17 Jun/19

195 Titanic Foods Limited, Narayangonj Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein Titanic BDS 1774 VPCS 242 May/17 Apr/20

196 Green Trade House Norshingdi Dhaka Fortified Palm Olein TASTY BDS 1774 VPCS 245 May/17 Mar/20

197 Aman Cement Mills Unit-2 Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Blast Furnace Cement (CEM-III/A)

Amancem CLASSIC

BDS EN 197-1 20490 May/17 May/20

198 Pran Foods Ltd. Norshingdi Dhaka Fruit Drinks (Mango) Pran, Pran Fruitix, Fruit Fun

BDS 1581 VPCS 246 Jun/17 Apr/20

199 ELSON FOODS Narayangonj Dhaka Wafer Biscuits (Chocolate coated) ELSON PERKY & ELSON Crunchy Three Cheers, ELSON HELLO KITTY

BDS 1001 VPCS 130 Jul/17 Jun/17

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200 PRAN DAIRY LTD. Norshingdi Dhaka Pasteurized Milk PRAN MILK BDS 1702 6068 Jul/17 Jun/20

201 Olympic Cement Industries Limited

Barisal Barisal Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Anchor Up BDS EN 197-1 18939 Aug/17 Apr/20

202 S.A Oil Refinery Limited Chittagong Chittagong

Fortified Soyabean Oil MUSKAN BDS1769:2014 20617 Aug/17 Apr/20

203 DIAMOND CEMENT LTD. Chittagong Chittagong

Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Diamond Xtreme BDS EN 197-1 18446 Aug/17 Apr/20

204 Shun Shing Cement Mills Ltd. Khulna Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Seven Rings BDS EN 197-1 18106 Aug/17 Jun/20

205 Shun Shing Cement Mills Ltd. Khulna Khulna Portland Cement (CEM-I) Seven Rings Gold BDS EN 197-1 18107 Aug/17 Jun/20

206 Ichamoti Dairy & Food Products Pabna Rajshahi Pasteurized Milk PURA BDS 1702 20640 Aug/17 Jul/20

207 NGS Cement Industries Limited Chittagong Chittagong

Portland Cement (CEM-I) NGS BDS EN 197-1 20643 Aug/17 Jul/20

208 M I Cement Factory Ltd. Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Crown BDS EN 197-1 8252 Aug/17 Jun/20

209 Holcim Cement Bangladesh Ltd. Bagerhat Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Holcim BDS EN 197-1 15112 Oct/17 Jun/19

210 MACCA CEMENT FACTORY LTD

Jessore Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Maccem BDS EN 197-1 20678 Oct/17 May/20

211 Rashid Oil Mills Limited Pabna Rajshahi Fortified Soyabean Oil White Gold BDS 1769:2014 20758 Oct/17 Dec/20

212 Seven Circle (Bangladesh) Limited

Gazipur Dhaka Blast Furnace Cement (CEM-III/A)

Seven Rings Classic BDS EN 197-1 20460 Nov/17 Dec/20

213 Aman Cement Mills Unit-2 Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Slag Cement (CEM-II/B-S)

Amancem GREEN BDS EN 197-1 20641 Nov/17 May/20

214 Aman Cement Mills Unit-2 Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Cement (CEM-I) Amancem BASIC BDS EN 197-1 20644 Nov/17 May/20

215 Aman Cement Mills Unit-2 Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

Amancem ADVANCE

BDS EN 197-1 20645 Nov/17 May/20

216 Shah Cement Industries Ltd. Munshigonj Dhaka Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

Shah Special BDS EN 197-1 20674 Nov/17 Aug/20

217 Holcim Cement (Bangladesh) Ltd. (Plant-2)

Narayangonj Dhaka Blast Furnace Cement (CEM-III/A)

Holcim Grey BDS EN 197-1 20735 Nov/17 Oct/20

218 CONFIDENCE CEMENT LTD. Chittagong Chittagong

Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/A-M)

CONFIDENCE BDS EN 197-1 20737 Nov/17 Oct/20

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219 Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Ltd.

Chittagong Chittagong

Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

SCAN, RUBY BDS EN 197-1 18401 Nov/17 Sep/20

220 Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Ltd.

Chittagong Chittagong

Portland Cement (CEM-I) SCAN, RUBY BDS EN 197-1 18402 Nov/17 Sep/20

221 SHEIKH CEMENT MILLS LTD

Khulna Khulna Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

S.B BDS EN 197-1 20679 Dec/17 May/20

222 LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited

Narayangonj Dhaka Portland Limestone Cement (CEM-II/B-L)

SUPERCRETE BDS EN 197-1 20763 Dec/17 Oct/20

223 Rangpur Dairy & Food Products Limited

Rangpur Rajshahi UHT Milk RD BDS 1805 VPCS 255 Dec/17 Aug/20

224 Rangpur Dairy & Food Products Limited

Rangpur Rajshahi Milk Added Drinks (Mango, Chocolate & Strawberry)

RD BDS 1618:2000 VPCS 257 Dec/17 Aug/20

225 PRAN AGRO LTD. Natore Dhaka Edible Jell PRAN Magic Cup PLUS, PRANLITCHI, PRAN fruit MAGIC Plus, PRAN Fruit Magic, PRAN Love Jello, PRAN Magic Cup

BDS 1808:2015 VPCS 258 Jan/18 Jul/20

226 AL HAJ MOSTAFA HAKIM CEMENT INDUSTRIES LTD.

Chittagong Chittagong

Portland Composite Cement (CEM-II/B-M)

TAJMAHAL BDS EN 197-1 18564 Jan/18 Sep/20

227 Unique Cement Industries Ltd. Narayangonj Dhaka Blast Furnace Cement (CEM-III/A)

Fresh BDS EN 197-1 20821 Nov/18 Dec/20

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Surveillance Planning

Action Responsibility Directory of License

All new approvals of certification shall be immediately upon approval entered into the Register of Certifications. (P-SU-02-F01) Similarly the register shall be updated for withdrawals, non-renewals and any other changes.

Establishment of schedule of surveillance (Factory & Market)

A schedule for surveillance (P-SU-02-F02) shall be established on twice in a year bases. This schedule shall include both factory and market surveillance.

In establishing the schedule, it should be assumed that each license is subject one factory surveillance and one market surveillance per year. The man day requirements of factory inspections shall be calculated in accordance with the man days calculation procedure. For market surveillances depending on the location of the surveillance, man days/ inspection time shall be allocated by Deputy Director in respective file and one inspecting officer could be collect one more sample available in the same market/shop for different licensee’s product.

The person assigned for the surveillance should be selected on the basis of having the required expertise in the field as per Register of Inspecting officers.

The Inspecting officers assigned shall keep the list confidential and not inform the licensee or any other person who does not need such information.

Quality Manager

Deputy Director

Surveillance Preparation

The Inspecting officer (Field officer) shall prepare for the inspection at least one day prior to the inspection. He should review and familiarise himself with the license file, the standard, and the General and Specific Conditions annexed to the Certification agreement. He should take particular note of the findings of the previous surveillances and outstanding non conformances, the process flow and the routine testing requirements. Prior to travel to the factory or market he should ensure that he has the blank copies of the Surveillance Report, the reference standard, copy of the previous surveillance report and the certification report.

Factory Surveillance i) Upon arrival at the factory the Inspecting officer (Field officer) should identify himself with the authority card and announce to the management his intention to conduct the surveillance in accordance with the Certification agreement.

In case the management refuses to permit him to conduct the surveillance he should note this in his report, explain the consequences and give a copy of the report to the licensee, inform his Deputy Director and depart. The Deputy Director shall send a formal notice to the licensee stating that a recommendation to suspend his license will be made in accordance to the clause 11.1(d) of Licensing Agreement if he fails to provide an acceptable reason within the time for his refusal to permit the surveillance.

Inspecting officer

Inspecting officer

Deputy Director

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ii) The Inspecting officer (Field officer) should have a brief discussion with the named person responsible for quality as documented in the certification report to establish the plan for the surveillance.

iii) The Inspecting officer (Field officer) shall proceed to perform the inspection and report findings as per the surveillance report. In performing the inspection, he should request that a representative of the licensee accompany him. He should ensure that all elements are inspected and all columns of the report are filled.

Inspecting officer

Inspecting officer

iv) He should select samples for witness testing and for testing in BSTI or other

labs as indicated in the specific conditions annexed to the certification agreement. Samples should be selected from the finished goods store or production line on a random basis. These should be identified by clear marking and particulars recorded so as to ensure that these are not substituted.

v) Upon completion of the inspection and compiling the report, the Inspecting officer (Field officer) shall thank the licensee and present a signed copy to the licensee’s representative. The original report shall be retained in the file and submitted to the Deputy Director for review.

Inspecting officer

Inspecting officer

Market Surveillance

i)The surveillance is undertaken at identified market places (retailers or wholesalers) on a scheduled date (or period) as given in the Surveillance Schedule

ii) Upon arrival at the premises of the seller the Inspecting officer (Field officer) should identify himself with the authority card and announce his intention to take samples of the identified products.

iii) A survey of the stocks available at the sellers premises should be undertaken to identify the BSTI certified products that are available at the premises.

Inspecting officer

iv) Prior to sampling it should be ascertained whether sufficient stocks are available to sample in accordance with the sampling plan given in the STI applicable to the product. If sufficient stocks are not available another sales premises within the same area, where the required number of specimens can be taken should be selected (or take a reduced sample).

Inspecting officer

v) The number of specimens as required by the STI should be taken from the stocks at random and secured within a suitable container. The container should be marked with details of sampling. i. e. date of sampling, name and address of the seller, number of specimens, name and designation of the Inspecting officer (Field officer) and any other relevant details. The container should be sealed in the presence of the seller and the inspector.

Inspecting officer

vi) The cost of the items in the sample should be reimbursed to the seller and a receipt for the sale obtained. The receipt should be counter signed by the inspector and attached to the surveillance inspection report.(P-SU -02-F03)

vii) The cost of the items in the sample shall be recovered from the respective license holder in accordance with the Terms and conditions of license and article 4 of the licensing agreement.

viii) The Deputy Director shall make surprise factory surveillance by a senior inspecting officer or by a technical evaluator when no products found in the market of a licensee and it will be consider against scheduled market surveillance.

Inspecting officer

Deputy Director

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4.4 Follow –up on Surveillance

A. The Deputy Director shall review the surveillance report. The recommendations made with regard to renewal, suspension and withdrawal shall be acted upon as per Procedure for Renewal, suspension, Cancelation or withdrawal P-RSC-02, Renewal, suspension.

B. If certain changes or revision in the BDS standard, then changes the surveillance schedule and anticipated the follow up surveillance shall conduct to verification of changes and modifying.

Deputy Director

Related documents and records List of the Certified Client: Q/F09/LC Directory of License, P-SU-02-F01 Surveillance Schedule, P-SU-02-F02 Surveillance report, P-SU-02-F03

PROCEDURE FOR SURVEILLANCE

1 Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to define the planning and conduct of surveillance of certification licensees of the product certification scheme to assure continuing compliance to the conditions of the license.

2 Scope

This procedure applies to all licenses granted under the product certification scheme (PCS). It is applicable to all staff of the certification wing and also to any external subcontractors appointed to under take

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surveillance inspections. The full scope of the processes covered is as per flow charts given Figure 1 and Figure 2.

3 Definitions 3.1 Directory of License -The permanent record maintained by the certification marks wing containing

names of current certification licensees with approval date, status/expiry date, issue date, standard number and factory address (format is P-SU-02-F01).

3.2 Register of Inspectors- A list of names of persons qualified to perform factory inspections indicating the

fields of expertise according to the industry sector. 3.3 Inspecting officer- A person listed on the Register of Inspectors who is assigned to perform a

surveillance inspection of a licensee. 3.4 Surveillance Report- A standard form as contained in P-SU-02-F03 3.5 Certification Report- A evaluation report is prepared and presented for approval of certification

containing the product description, inspection report, test result and recommendation is reviewed for approval by the certification committee.

4 Procedure 4.1 The criteria and basis for review of report and subsequent decisions stated to be covered vide procedure

for Renewal, Suspension, Cancellation, Reduction in scope and Withdrawal of the License. Which calls for straight away suspension of license in the event of any non- compliances observed.

Compliances to the STI requirements of the certification scheme are to be evidenced in the surveillance reports (PM-SU-02-F03). 4.2 Supervision controls over licensee’s performance After the grant of license, the licensee is authorized to mark the products covered by the license subject to the condition that the Licensing Agreement and Scheme of Testing & Inspection (STI) for the Product Certification Scheme are fully implemented.

a. Post certification controls are exercised through surveillance inspections at the licensee’s unit periodically. During these inspections, thorough technical auditing of the quality control system is carried out with reference to the Licensing Agreement and STI for Product Certification Scheme. Samples of current production taken from the factory and the market are tested, in BSTI or independent laboratories.

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b. Post certification controls are exercised through surveillance inspections at the licensee’s unit periodically. During these inspections, thorough technical auditing of the quality control system is carried out with reference to the Licensing Agreement and STI for Product Certification Scheme. Samples of current production taken from the factory and the market are tested, in BSTI or independent laboratories.

c. The results of inspections and product testing are communicated to the licensee as appropriate with suitable advices.

d. A license can be suspended or cancelled following serious discrepancies, particularly if the product does not conform to the applicable Bangladesh Standards or International Standards.

e. The licensed product has ceased continuously for a period of six months, the production operation shall be re-inspection by the BSTI before approval is granted to reuse the mark.

4.3 Surveillance Planning

Action Responsibility 4.3.1 Directory of License

All new approvals of certification shall be immediately upon approval entered into the Register of Certifications. (P-SU-02-F01) Similarly the register shall be updated for withdrawals, non-renewals and any other changes. 4.3.2 Establishment of schedule of surveillance (Factory & Market)

A schedule for surveillance (P-SU-02-F02) shall be established on twice in a year bases. This schedule shall include both factory and market surveillance.

In establishing the schedule, it should be assumed that each license is subject one factory surveillance and one market surveillance per year. The man day requirements of factory inspections shall be calculated in accordance with the man days calculation procedure. For market surveillances depending on the location of the surveillance, man days/ inspection time shall be allocated by Deputy Director in respective file and one inspecting officer could be collect one more sample available in the same market/shop for different licensee’s product.

The person assigned for the surveillance should be selected on the basis of having the required expertise in the field as per Register of Inspecting officers.

The Inspecting officers assigned shall keep the list confidential and not inform the licensee or any other person who does not need such information.

Quality Manager

Deputy Director

4.3.3 Surveillance Preparation The Inspecting officer (Field officer) shall prepare for the inspection at least one day prior to the inspection. He should review and familiarise himself with the license file, the standard, and the General and Specific Conditions annexed to the Certification agreement. He should take particular note of the findings of the previous surveillances and outstanding non conformances, the process flow and the routine testing requirements. Prior to travel to the factory or market he should ensure that he has the blank copies of the Surveillance Report, the reference standard, copy of the previous surveillance report and the certification report.

Inspecting officer

4.3.4 Factory Surveillance i) Upon arrival at the factory the Inspecting officer (Field officer) should identify himself with the authority card and announce to the management his intention to conduct the surveillance in accordance with the Certification agreement.

Inspecting officer

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In case the management refuses to permit him to conduct the surveillance he should note this in his report, explain the consequences and give a copy of the report to the licensee, inform his Deputy Director and depart. The Deputy Director shall send a formal notice to the licensee stating that a recommendation to suspend his license will be made in accordance to the clause 11.1(d) of Licensing Agreement if he fails to provide an acceptable reason within the time for his refusal to permit the surveillance.

Deputy Director

ii) The Inspecting officer (Field officer) should have a brief discussion with the named person responsible for quality as documented in the certification report to establish the plan for the surveillance. iii) The Inspecting officer (Field officer) shall proceed to perform the inspection and report findings as per the surveillance report. In performing the inspection, he should request that a representative of the licensee accompany him. He should ensure that all elements are inspected and all columns of the report are filled.

Inspecting officer

Inspecting officer iv) He should select samples for witness testing and for testing in BSTI or other

labs as indicated in the specific conditions annexed to the certification agreement. Samples should be selected from the finished goods store or production line on a random basis. These should be identified by clear marking and particulars recorded so as to ensure that these are not substituted. v) Upon completion of the inspection and compiling the report, the Inspecting officer (Field officer) shall thank the licensee and present a signed copy to the licensee’s representative. The original report shall be retained in the file and submitted to the Deputy Director for review.

Inspecting officer

Inspecting officer

4.3.5 Market Surveillance i)The surveillance is undertaken at identified market places (retailers or wholesalers) on a scheduled date (or period) as given in the Surveillance Schedule

ii) Upon arrival at the premises of the seller the Inspecting officer (Field officer) should identify himself with the authority card and announce his intention to take samples of the identified products. iii) A survey of the stocks available at the sellers premises should be undertaken to identify the BSTI certified products that are available at the premises.

Inspecting officer

iv) Prior to sampling it should be ascertained whether sufficient stocks are available to sample in accordance with the sampling plan given in the STI applicable to the product. If sufficient stocks are not available another sales premises within the same area, where the required number of specimens can be taken should be selected (or take a reduced sample).

Inspecting officer

v) The number of specimens as required by the STI should be taken from the stocks at random and secured within a suitable container. The container should be marked with details of sampling. i. e. date of sampling, name and address of the seller, number of specimens, name and designation of the Inspecting officer (Field officer) and any other relevant details. The container should be sealed in the presence of the seller and the inspector.

Inspecting officer

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vi) The cost of the items in the sample should be reimbursed to the seller and a receipt for the sale obtained. The receipt should be counter signed by the inspector and attached to the surveillance inspection report.(P-SU-02-F03) vii) The cost of the items in the sample shall be recovered from the respective license holder in accordance with the Terms and conditions of license and article 4 of the licensing agreement. viii) The Deputy Director shall make surprise factory surveillance by a senior inspecting officer or by a technical evaluator when no products found in the market of a licensee and it will be consider against scheduled market surveillance.

Inspecting officer

Deputy Director

4.4 Follow –up on Surveillance

C. The Deputy Director shall review the surveillance report. The recommendations made with regard to renewal, suspension and withdrawal shall be acted upon as per Procedure for Renewal, suspension, Cancelation or withdrawal P-RSC-02, Renewal, suspension.

D. If certain changes or revision in the BDS standard, then changes the surveillance schedule and anticipated the follow up surveillance shall conduct to verification of changes and modifying.

Deputy Director

5 Related documents and records List of the Certified Client: Q/F09/LC Directory of License, P-SU-02-F01 Surveillance Schedule, P-SU-02-F02 Surveillance report, P-SU-02-F03

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FIGURE1- FLOW CHART FOR FACTORY SURVEILLANCE

Establish Schedule for Surveillance

Inspect plant*, Select samples Witness tests

Inspecting officer (Field Officer) reviews corrective action and submits recommendation

Licensee reviews report for action as required

Issue surveillance

report

Evaluation of surveillance and test reports

Review & Decision by Certification Committee

Continue License

Laboratory test selected samples

Lab issues test report

Samples

Pre-review & Recommendation

by Deputy Director

Not Ok

Ok

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FIGURE 2-FLOW CHART FOR MARKET SURVEILLANCE

Visit markets and take samples

Inspecting Officer (Field Officer) reviews corrective action and submits recommendation

Licensee reviews report for action as required

Issue surveillance report including lab test results

Evaluation of surveillance and test reports

Final review & Decision by Certification Committee

Continue License

Test the samples at approved laboratory

Lab issues test report

Pre-review & recommendation

by Deputy Director

Establish Schedule for Surveillance

Not Ok

Ok

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PROCEDURE FOR RENEWAL, SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION, REDUCTION IN SCOPE AND WITHDRAWAL OF THE LICENSE 6 Purpose The purpose of this procedure is to define the criteria for renewal, suspension, cancellation, reduction in scope and withdrawal of the licenses under the product certification scheme. 7 Scope

This procedure applies to all licenses granted under the product certification scheme. 8 Definitions 8.1 Register of Inspecting officers A list of names of persons qualified to perform factory inspections indicating the fields of expertise according to the industry sector. 8.2 Certification Report A evaluation report is prepared and presented for approval of certification containing the product description, inspection report, test result and recommendation is reviewed for approval by the certification committee 9 Conditions for Renewal, Suspension, Cancellation, reduction in scope, withdrawal of the

license 9.1 Granting of renewal and scope extension of license 9.1.3 Validity of a license: The initial validity of the license is for a period of three years from the date of

certification decision and a license will be issued with mentioning issue date after payment against bill/invoice issued by BSTI.

9.1.4 Renewal license: It can be renewed by extended on application for further periods of three years at a

time depending on last surveillance inspection and sample’s test results. 9.1.5 An application for renewal of the license should be made before three months of its expiry. BSTI shall

notify the client or show cause one month prior to the expiry date of license. After expiry it to be treated as cancelled.

9.1.6 (a) An expired license or /and a license has expired before certification decision shall not be renewed.

The license shall be deemed to have been cancelled after its expiry date if the application is not made for renewal before the expiry.

(b) If the application is made for renewal before the expiry and BSTI has not found satisfactory evaluation results of last surveillance or not meet the requirements of last findings/NCs or application is made few days prior to the expiry & no sufficient time for completion the sample test or inspection evaluation then license will not be continued and treated as cancelled and application may be consider as a new. An additional application fee will be charged in this case.

9.1.7 If all the conditions as given in the general conditions, the agreement are satisfied and the assessment and last surveillance inspection reports including the test results are satisfactory the license shall be renewed for a period of three years and for scope extension certification shall be granted for the period of existing period/ rest period of the license issued earlier against that product by certification committee.

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9.1.8 If the validity of a license be expired before the meeting of certification committee and client has applied for renewal and last surveillance inspection reports including the test results are satisfactory in this case license shall be renewed from the expiry date for next three years by Director General of BSTI and it will be reviewed in the next certification meeting.

9.2 Suspension of license 9.2.3 A license may be suspended if it has been established that

a) If the company’s facilities and/or surveillance results are found to be unsatisfactory and/or the test results indicate that the licensed product does not conform to the requirements of the Bangladesh Standard specified in the license;

b) the licensee has failed to conduct regular inspection or testing of the licensed product;

c) the licensee has failed to follow the requirements of the Scheme of Testing & Inspection applicable to the licensed product;

d) the licensee has used the mark in respect of a commodity or process which does not comply with the specified standard relating thereto;

e) the licensee has failed to provide reasonable facilities for inspection or testing;

f) the licensee has failed to comply with any terms and conditions of the license;

g) The licensee has failed to take suitable improvement actions within 30 days, after BSTI has served show cause notice following failure of product is observed during surveillance operations

h) The licensee has failed to take suitable improvement actions within 30 days, after BSTI has served

show cause notice following failure in respect of deficiencies observed in licensee’s quality control system, or non-adherence to the provisions of STI, during factory surveillance operations

i) In case, a repeat failure is observed in respect of a requirement for which the licensee has already

taken corrective action, BSTI shall suspend the license without any show cause notice.

j) The licensee has used the BSTI certification mark in contravention of the rules for use of the logo in respect of a type or grade, or brand which is not covered in the license, as observed during factory or market surveillance operations. BSTI reserves the right to issue suspension directly or issue a show cause notice depending on the facts of the case.

k) The licensee has failed to submit proper justification within 7 days, after BSTI has served show

cause notice following a factory surveillance inspection where the licensee has failed to provide reasonable facilities for completing the factory surveillance.

l) The licensee has failed to comply with any other conditions of the license, or provisions of the prevailing BSTI Ordinance/Act/Regulations, within 30 days of show cause notice period;

9.2.4 A license shall be suspended also if :

a) the licensee has contravened any provision of either the BSTI Ordinance or the Regulations.

b) the manufacture of the licensed product has ceased continuously for a period of six months. 9.3 Removal of Suspension 1. In cases of product non-conformance, suspension shall be removed after BSTI has agreed to the

proposed corrective actions, verified the same during factory surveillance, and the product sample is found conforming to BDS during repeat testing in BSTI laboratory.

2. In cases of other deficiencies observed during factory surveillance, suspension shall be removed after BSTI has agreed to the proposed corrective actions, and verified the same during factory surveillance..

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3. In cases involving marking of variety which is not covered in the license, decision for revocation will be taken after BSTI is satisfied that the violation was due to bonafide reasons or genuine error, based on the submission of details by the licensee. Where the violation is determined to be willful, the procedure for cancellation of license, prosecution shall be initiated.

4. In cases involving not providing facilities for inspection, or failed to comply with any other conditions of the license, decision for revocation will be taken after BSTI is satisfied that it was due to bonafide reasons based on the submission of details by the licensee. Where the reasons are determined to be willful, the procedure for cancellation of license shall be initiated.

9.4 Cancellation of license

9.4.3 A license shall be cancelled for the following reasons:

a) After a suspension, if the licensee has not rectified the problems indentified in the letter of suspension within six months of the date of suspension of the license.

b) If more than two suspensions for the same or similar deficiencies occur within a period of two years,

c) If the payments due to BSTI have not been satisfactorily completed within the time period allowed (defined in the licensing agreement).

d) In cases involving product non-conformance or deficiencies observed during surveillance, if the licensee does not take action to rectify the deficiencies that led to the suspension, the license shall be cancelled after a period of six months from the date of suspension. A show cause notice for a period of 30 days shall be issued to the licensee before deciding on the cancellation of license.

e) In cases involving marking of variety which is not covered in the license, which is determined to be willful, the license shall be cancelled without any further notice to the licensee, in case the notice for suspension was given earlier. In case notice was not served before suspension, a show cause notice for a period of 15 days shall be issued to the licensee before deciding on the cancellation of license.

f) In cases involving not providing facilities for inspection, or failed to comply with any other conditions of the license, if the licensee does not take action to rectify the deficiencies that led to the suspension, the license shall be cancelled after a period of 3 month from the date of suspension.

g) BSTI reserves the right to cancel a license in case a certified product is found to be failing in a critical requirement affecting public health and safety without invoking the show cause/suspension process.

9.5 Informing the licensee 9.5.3 Prior to cancellation/ suspension of license ‘show cause’ notices would be issued to the licensee.

9.5.4 When a license would be suspended or withdrawn/ cancelled, the BSTI shall forthwith inform the licensee in writing.

9.5.5 The cancellation matter to be inform the regulatory section of BSTI to take legal action actions if using logo without valid license or misuse the mark or unsafe product marketed that has notified earlier.

9.5.6 An inspection would be carried out to verify whether the product is available in the market/factory or not before recommendation of cancellation the license.

9.6 Reduction in Scope of license

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9.6.3 BSTI reserves the right to reduce the scope of the license, in case it is found that specific varieties of the product covered under the license are not conforming to the BDS and the reasons for the non-conformance do not affect the conformance of the other varieties.

9.6.4 On request by the licensee. 9.6.5 When certain varieties are removed from the scope of the BDS following revisions or amendments. 9.7 Withdrawal of License 9.7.3 On request by the licensee.

9.7.4 When a requirements standard such as BDS, is withdrawn by the Standards body, or reduced in scope, or merged with other standards and BSTI CM (Wing) takes a policy decision to withdraw licenses having such varieties in the scope.

9.8 Procedure for Suspension, Cancellation, Reduction and Withdrawal 9.8.3 Suspension:

1. BSTI shall send the show cause notice prior to the suspension in the certification committee after reviewing the non fulfillments any requirements of the PCS to the licensee by email, followed by hard copy by post. The licensee shall be required to confirm acknowledgement as well as compliance by email to BSTI immediately on receipt. In the critical issues DG, BSTI could be suspended license and it will be reviewed in the committee.

2. The licensee shall immediately discontinue the use of the certification mark and shall retain all the marked material in the stock. The status of the stock shall be informed to BSTI.

3. The licensee shall propose the corrective actions he proposes to take. BSTI shall evaluate the proposed corrective actions and either conveys its agreement or observations in case further or revised corrective actions are expected.

4. The licensee shall inform BSTI once the corrective action has been taken and where required the improved material is ready for inspection within the suspension period.

5. BSTI shall arrange a surveillance visit at the licensees factory for the verification of corrective actions and taking samples of products where required.

6. The decision for removal of suspension will be taken by the certification committee after the corrective action report is found to be satisfactory and the sample report from the BSTI lab is found to be conforming.

7. In case the corrective action is deemed to be not satisfactory or the product sample is found to be not conforming, the licensee shall be given one more opportunity for improvement and resubmission of sample within the specified time frame of six months.

8. In case the actions are completed within six months, the procedure for cancellation shall be invoked. 9.8.4 Cancellation: A license shall be cancelled by the Director General of BSTI in critical issues and reviewed it in the next certification committee for the following reasons:

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1. In situations that require serving a notice before cancellation, BSTI send the show cause notice to the licensee by email, followed by hard copy by post. The licensee shall be required to confirm acknowledgement by email to BSTI immediately on receipt.

2. BSTI shall provide an opportunity to the licensee an opportunity to present his case in writing or in

person. In case of personal submission, the record note of discussions will be prepared and signed by licensee and BSTI official.

3. Before proposing for cancellation, the case shall be reviewed by authorized official and submitted to the

Certification Committee with his recommendations and reasons for proposing cancellation

4. The decision to cancel the license or provide further opportunity to the licensee shall be the sole discretion of the Certification committee. However the reasons for disagreeing with the recommendations shall be recorded, when applicable.

5. The decision of the Certification committee shall be communicated to the licensee by email followed by

hard copy by post. The licensee shall be required to confirm acknowledgement by email to BSTI immediately on receipt.

6. The cancellation letter shall specifically advise the licensee to:

(a) take immediate steps to have the mark removed or erased from all stocks of marked production lying in his premises or warehouses (b) take action to discontinue all advertising relating to the certification, (c) return the original license to the BSTI.

7. The cancellation letter shall inform the licensee the right to appeal against the decision of BSTI to cancel the license.

8. BSTI reserves the right to organize a visit to the erstwhile licensee’s premises and / or warehouses to confirm the actions taken in accordance with 4.8.2 item 7 above.

9.8.5 Withdrawal:

1. Whenever a decision is taken to withdraw certification licenses due to withdrawal or revision of standards, BSTI shall decide a common date from which the licenses shall stand withdrawn, which will take into account, the commercial interests of the license holders in consuming the existing stocks. Wherever necessary, the reasons for withdrawal will be widely publicized to the public.

2. When the withdrawal is sought by the licensee, if the request is made at the time of end of validity, the license will be allowed to expire in the normal way. If the request is received within the validity period, the case shall be put up the Certification Committee together with the request letter. The decision of the Committee shall be communicated to the licensee by email followed by hard copy by post. The licensee shall be required to confirm acknowledgement by email to BSTI immediately on receipt.

3. After withdrawal, the licensee shall be required to take action as per 4.8.2 item 7 above.

10 Related documents

a) Records of Suspend License, P-RSC-02-F01 b) Records of Cancel License, P-RSC-02-F02

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PROCEDURE FOR COMPLAINTS, APPEAL AND DISPUTES

1. Purpose The purpose of this procedure is to provide a framework for identifying the status of complaints, appeals and

disputes received from clients and how to deal with them.

2. Scope This procedure is applicable for dealing with complaints, appeals and disputes related to Product Certification

Activities carried out by BSTI.

3. Definitions

Concerned Party: A complainant, appellant or a person reporting a dispute.

Complaint: A written expression of dissatisfaction against BSTI or a product certification licensee

Appeal: A further course of action available in respect of a complain.

Dispute: A disagreement between: a) BSTI and licensee b) BSTI and product user

4. Responsibility a) Director (CM) b) Deputy Director c) Quality Manager

5. Procedure

5.1 General i) Complaints, disputes and appeals on licensed products, licensees, BSTI’s subcontractors and other

activities under product certification scheme shall be entertained by BSTI.

ii) A complaint, dispute or appeal is received by the Director General or Director (CM).

iii) An appeal on a decision made by the BSTI shall be submitted to the BSTI within six months of the date of the decision.

iv) An acknowledgement of the receipt of the complaint. dispute or appeal shall be sent by the Director

(CM) within seven days of receipt of the complaint , dispute or appeal to the party concerned.

v) Complaints, disputes or appeals should be made in writing or using the complaint, disputes or appeals record form (P-CAD-02-F01) available from BSTI.

vi) The complaint, dispute or appeal is sent to the Quality Manager for recording and further action.

vii) In the event that the complaints ,disputes and appeals form has not been filled by the relevant party, the Quality Manager shall fill all relevant details pertaining to the complaint, dispute or appeal in the record form (PM-CAD-02-F01).

viii) The Quality Manager shall investigate the complaint, dispute or appeal with the assistance of the relevant BSTI officers and other staff.

ix) Personnel of BSTI including those acting in a managerial capacity shall not be employed to investigate

a complaint, dispute or appeal if they have or had within the last two years (from the date of the complaint, dispute or appeal) any relationships that may compromise the impartiality of the investigation.

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10.2 Complaints and disputes i) Upon receipt of a complaint and/or dispute the BSTI shall at a minimum:

ii) Initiate its complaints and/or disputes procedure.

iii) Determine the acceptability of the complaint and/or dispute based on evidence received.

iv) If the complaint or dispute is accepted by BSTI, it shall conduct an investigation as detailed in 6.2.2

through 6.2.4 below.

v) If the complaint or dispute is not accepted, BSTI shall notify the complainant of the reasons for not

accepting the complaint or dispute and provide instructions on BSTI appeals process. The complainant

shall also be given the opportunity to provide additional evidence to support the complaint or dispute.

vi) Complaints or disputes shall be reviewed by designated BSTI staff for relevance to provisions of BSTI procedures and for inclusion of documented evidence of non-compliance.

vii) An investigation shall be undertaken and may be aided through the undertaking of an unannounced audit and interviews with outside stakeholders, such as producers, consumers, and the complainant, at a minimum. The investigation shall cover all elements identified in the complaint or dispute.

viii) The BSTI shall submit a report to the complainant or the party reporting a dispute on the conclusion of its investigation. The report shall present the conclusions of the BSTI investigation and the reasons for that conclusion, summarizing the documented evidence submitted unless the concerned party has requested that they be held confidential in whole or in part.

ix) If BSTI management has agreed for corrective action, that commitment shall be included in the report. When BSTI's implementation of the corrective action has been confirmed, that too shall be reported.

x) After investigation the Quality Manager shall report to the relevant Deputy Director on the validity of the complaint and/or dispute and any corrective action required.

xi) If no corrective action is required the Quality Manager shall complete the Complaint, Disputes and Appeal record form (P-CAD-02-F01) and forward it to the relevant Deputy Director, who shall communicate with the concerned party.

xii) If corrective action is required the Quality Manager shall communicate the same to the relevant Deputy Director who shall request the related persons to proceed with the corrective action. Outcome of the corrective action is recorded on P-CAD-02-F01 form and submitted to the relevant Deputy Director and Director(CM).

xiii) The Deputy Director shall communicate with the concerned party outlining the decision of the BSTI

and the corrective action taken, if applicable. xiv) If the concerned party is not satisfied with the actions / decisions taken by the BSTI, and on a written

communication received from the concerned party, the complaint and/or the dispute and the report of the investigation shall be submitted to the Certification Advisory Panel.

5.3Appeals

i. The Certification Advisory Panel shall appoint an Appeals Panel for consideration of the Appeal.

ii. The Appeals Panel shall hold an enquiry where relevant BSTI officials and the Appellant are present.

iii. The decision of the Appeals Panel shall be final and shall be communicated to the Appellant by the Director (CM)

5.3.4 The records of Complaints, Appeals and Dispute shall be maintained by the quality manager. 6. Related Documents

Records of Complaints, Appeals and Dispute: P-CAD-02-F01

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Records of Cencel License (Doc No. P-RSC-02-F02)

SI. No.

Name of the License Contact address Certified Product Name & Brand

License number

Standard/ Technical

Area

Status / expiry date

Date of Cencellation

1 A. S.S. Corporation Shagor Bhaban, Hamja Digir Par, Ishan Mistrir Hat, Maddam Halishahor, bandaor, Chittagong

Soyabean Oil, Ramani 18709 BDS 909 Apr-18 Mar-16

2 A. S.S. Corporation Shagor Bhaban, Hamja Digir Par, Ishan Mistrir Hat, Maddam Halishahor, bandaor, Chittagong

Refined Palm Olein, Ramani 18710 BDS 1567 Apr-18 Mar-16

8 Bay Fishing Corporation Limited,

East Patenga, Airport road, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Soyabean Oil, Pusti 18772 BDS 909 Apr-18 Jan-16

9 Bay Fishing Corporation Limited,

East Patenga, Airport road, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Refined Palm Olein, Hilsha 18773 BDS 1567 Apr-18 Mar-16

12 Confidence Edible Oil Ltd Ghomdondi, Goalmari, Chittagong Soyabean Oil, Confidence 16500 BDS 909 Jun-18 Nov-15 13 Confidence Edible Oil Ltd Ghomdondi, Goalmari, Chittagong Refined Palm Olein,

Confidence 18941 BDS 1567 Jun-18 Mar-16

14 Deepa Food Products Uttor Ruposhi, Rupgonj Narayangonj.

Soyabean Oil, Teer 18974 BDS 909 Aug-18 Mar-16

15 Deepa Food Products Uttor Ruposhi, Rupgonj Narayangonj.

Refined Palm Olein, Natural 18973 BDS 1567 Aug-18 Mar-16

20 Emtiaz Food Products Godowan Quarter,Sador,Feni Soyabean Oil, My one 18649 BDS 909 Apr-18 Mar-16 21 Emtiaz Food Products Godowan Quarter,Sador,Feni Refined Palm Olein, Usha 18650 BDS 1567 Apr-18 Mar-16

24 Fuzul Products 34, Munshihati, Ashrafabad, Kamrangirchar, Dhaka

Soyabean Oil, Fuzul 18744 BDS 909 Jun-18 Mar-16

31 Karnafuli Food Products Kotualpur, Gplapgonj, Sylhet Soyabean Oil, Shapla 18448 BDS 909 Jan-18 Mar-16 32 Karnafuli Food Products Kotualpur, Gplapgonj, Sylhet Refined Palm Olein, Shapla 18449 BDS 1567 Jan-18 Mar-16 41 M H Edible Food Products

Limited Nanakhi, Olipura, Sonargoan, Narayangonj

Soyabean Oil, Nile 18368 BDS 909 Jan-18 Mar-16

42 M H Edible Food Products Limited

Nanakhi, Olipura, Sonargoan, Narayangonj

Refined Palm Olein, Padma, Arafat

18369 BDS 1567 Jan-18 Mar-16

43 Madina Oil Mill Gorargoan, Shispur, Shivpur, Narsingdi

Soyabean Oil, Modin 18912 BDS 909 Aug-18 Mar-16

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44 Madina Oil Mill Gorargoan, Shispur, Shivpur,

Narsingdi Refined Palm Olein, Modina 18913 BDS 1567 Aug-18 Dec-15

49 MKS Food Products 15/1, Nalua road, Nitaigonj, Narayangonj

Soyabean Oil, City, Baishakhi

18372 BDS 909 Jan-18 Mar-16

51 Monzil Foods BSCIC I/A, Gatatikor, Sylhet Soyabean Oil, Monjil 18403 BDS 909 Jan-18 Jul-15 52 Monzil Foods BSCIC I/A, Gatatikor, Sylhet Edible palm plein, Monjil 18404 BDS 999 Jan-18 Mar-16

54 Nahar Enterprise Boro Majhi road, CEPZ, Bandor, Chittagong

Soyabean Oil, Diamond 18755 BDS 909 Apr-18 Mar-16

55 Nahar Enterprise Boro Majhi road, CEPZ, Bandor, Chittagong

Refined Palm Olein, Diamond

18756 BDS 1567 Apr-18 Mar-16

56 National Food Products Satborga bazar, Bijoynagar,B-Baria Soyabean Oil, National 18447 BDS 909 Jan-18 Mar-16 57 National Food Products Satborga bazar, Bijoynagar,B-Baria Refined palm olein, National 18462 BDS 1567 Jan-18 Mar-16 60 Nuha & Brothers Chowmohoni,Dagonbhuiyan,Feni Refined palm olein, Rani 18523 BDS 1567 Jan-18 Mar-16 61 Omi Food Products East bazar, fenchugonj, sylhet Soyabean Oil, Sunrise, Puesh 18478 BDS 909 Jul-18 Dec-15 62 One Star Consumar Food

Products Chandina Mohila College road, Chandina, Comilla

Refined palm olein, Raja 18371 BDS 1567 Jan-18 Mar-16

63 One Star Consumar Food Products

Chandina Mohila College road, Chandina, Comilla

Soyabean Oil, Time 18370 BDS 909 Jan-18 Mar-16

64 Padma Consumar and Beverage Co

Munshibag, Kutubpur, Fatulla, Narayangonj.

Soyabean Oil, super padma 18590 BDS 909 Apr-18 Mar-16

70 Rony Edible Food Products BSCIC I/A, Gatatikor, Sylhet Edible palm oil, Green 18480 BDS 999 Jul-18 Mar-16 71 Rony Edible Food Products BSCIC I/A, Gatatikor, Sylhet Soyabean oil, Rony,

Diamond 17860 BDS 1567 Jul-18 Mar-16

82 Saif Edible Food Packging 16/B, Choto katra, Lalbag, Dhaka Soyabean Oil, Makka 18380 BDS 909 Jan-18 Mar-16 83 Saif Edible Food Packging 16/B, Choto katra, Lalbag, Dhaka Refined palm olein, Sabrina 18381 BDS 1567 Jan-18 Jan-16 84 Satata food Products Bagershor,Ghashipukur,Munshigonj Soyabean Oil, Ministar 18617 BDS 909 Apr-18 Mar-16 85 Satata food Products Bagershor,Ghashipukur,Munshigonj Refined palm olein, Ministar 18620 BDS 1567 Apr-18 Mar-16 94 Tanveer Oils Ltd MaghnaGhat,Sonargaon,

Narayangonj Soyabean Oil, Super fresh, no1

4814 BDS 909 Jun-18 Mar-16

95 Tanveer Oils Ltd MaghnaGhat,Sonargaon, Narayangonj

Refined Palm Olein, Natural 18973 BDS 1567 Jun-18 Mar-16