PSQCA is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The PSQCA Act 1996 of the Parliament empowers Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority, as National Standard Body of Pakistan under the administrative control of Ministry Of Science & Technology.
It also represents Pakistan’s interest on standard related matters at national and international forums. The main function of the Authority is to foster and promote standards and conformity assessment as a means of advancing the national economy, promoting industrial efficiency and development ensuring the health and safety of the public, protecting the consumers , facilitating domestic and international trade and furthering international co-operation relation to standards and conformity assessment. Being a member of international organizations, globalization, competition, innovation, sustainability and accountability are just some of the many challenges of running a successful business in the 21st century.
