What exporters to Bangladesh need to know about BSTI: who needs it, products covered, the step-by-step process, documents and timelines.
| Authority | Bangladesh Standards & Testing Institution (BSTI) |
|---|---|
| Countries | Bangladesh |
| Mark | BDS / BSTI mark |
| Requirement | Mandatory |
| Typical timeline | Varies – ask us |
| Validity | Varies – ask us |
| Local representative | Yes – Bangladeshi importer applies |
The Bangladesh Standards & Testing Institution (BSTI) runs mandatory certification for more than 200 products, including many food items, cosmetics and toiletries and electrical goods such as electric kettles, circuit breakers and cables. Imported consignments of listed products need BSTI testing and clearance, and a marking fee is charged on the import (CIF) value.
Examples only – coverage is set by the regulator’s current product list and HS codes. We confirm it for your product free of charge.
Yes – More than 200 products are under BSTI's mandatory certification list. Imported consignments of listed products need BSTI testing and clearance, and the marking fee is charged on the import (CIF) value.
Typical products include Food products, Milk powder & infant formula, Cosmetics & toiletries, Electric kettles, Circuit breakers, Cables, Cement, Steel products and Vacuum flasks. The official list changes over time, so we confirm coverage for your exact product and HS code in a free applicability check.
Yes – Bangladeshi importer applies. PCN coordinates with your importer or arranges a representative where needed.
Typical timeline: Varies – ask us. Validity: Varies – ask us. Share your product details and we will give you a realistic plan and cost.
The Bangladeshi importer applies for clearance of each consignment, but the exporter's product data, labels and test reports decide whether it passes, so we prepare those in advance.
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