Imports and Exports Control (Standardization and Quality Control) Regulations, 2017.

These Regulations are framed in exercise of powers under section 20, read with sub-section (3) of section 4 and section 14 of the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969. As per these Regulations, no importer shall import the articles set out in column III of schedule I, unless they conform to the Sri Lanka Standards set out in the corresponding entry in column IV. The importer must furnish certificate of compliance and samples for testing from each consignment. No Importer shall sell, offer for sale, use or distribute articles covered under these Regulations, unless approval is granted by the Director General of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution. The Regulations contain provisions in cases where the articles are found to be not conforming to the Sri Lanka Standards.