Catalogue of Malawi Standards.

The Catalogue of Malawi Standards, approved by The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS), outlines the role and functions of the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS), established in 1972. The MBS is responsible for preparing and implementing national standards to support the local industry in producing quality products and services, facilitating competitiveness in international markets. It also provides services in testing, quality assurance, metrology, and export guidance. The Catalogue presents approved standards, organized numerically and by subject, along with technical committees that guide their formulation. It also features withdrawn and replaced standards, a price list of current standards, and a summary of printed materials. It describes the certification schemes for products, management systems, and food safety, ensuring conformity with Malawi and international standards. Additionally, the document details the pricing structure for acquiring Malawi standards and the process for obtaining both local and international standards.
The document emphasizes MBS’s dedication to testing, quality assurance, metrology, and certification services, supporting industry compliance and fostering global competitiveness. The MBS also offers training, consultancy, testing, and metrology services to promote quality improvement. The MBS also provides additional services, including the operation of a standards library, technical information dissemination, industrial research, consultancy, and international liaisons. It supports local industries through its certification programs, ensuring that products meet national and international quality benchmarks. Furthermore, the catalogue outlines the organizational structure of MBS, its mission to promote quality and standardization for economic growth and improved living standards, and the pathway for standards development. For detailed inquiries or standards acquisition, individuals and organizations are encouraged to contact MBS directly
A noteworthy initiative is the MBS Quality Mark, applied to products meeting specified standards. The Standards Information Centre facilitates access to national and international standards, providing critical resources to industries and individuals.