Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA)
Coverage of Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) in the Nexus archive.
- NA panel flags key hurdles to e-bike rollout in Pakistan
A Pakistani parliamentary committee highlighted challenges in e-bike adoption, including the absence of a dedicated regulatory authority, fragmented oversight across multiple ministries, and a lack of lithium battery policy. Issues such as substandard batteries, reliance on imported lithium-ion cells, and a growing grey market for unsafe batteries were emphasized as major obstacles.
- Artificial sweeteners hurting mango industry
A Pakistani parliamentary committee highlighted concerns over declining mango production and the impact of artificial sweeteners in beverages on natural mango-pulp-based products. Regulatory changes allowing increased use of synthetic additives have reduced consumption of natural mango products, potentially affecting public health and the mango industry.