MSME Sustainable Certification Scheme

The scheme envisages promotion of Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) manufacturing amongst MSMEs and ZED Assessment for their certification so as to:

• Encourage and Enable MSMEs for manufacturing of quality products using latest technology tools & to constantly upgrade their processes for achievement of high productivity and high quality with the least effect on the environment.
• Develop an Ecosystem for Zero Defect Zero Effect Manufacturing in MSMEs, for enhancing competitiveness and enabling exports.
• Promote adoption of Quality and recognising the efforts of successful MSMEs.
• Increase public awareness on demanding Zero Defect and Zero Effect Products through the ZED Rating.

The scheme is implemented by Quality Council of India (QCI).

Eligibility/Applicability

All manufacturing MSMEs registered with the UDYAM registration portal will be eligible to participate in MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification and avail related benefits/incentives.

Nature of Assistance

Certification Levels and Cost of Certification Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) is a simple, transparent and affordable certification with 3 levels i.e., Bronze, Silver and Gold, and is based on well defined parameters of Quality, Safety, Production, Cleanliness, Energy, Environment and more…

• Certification Level 1: BRONZE: Rs. 10,000/-
• Certification Level 2: SILVER: Rs. 40,000/-
• Certification Level 3: GOLD: Rs. 90,000/-
• Subsidy on cost of ZED certification:
  • Joining Reward of Rs. 10,000/- (Bronze will become free if availed)
  • 80%-60%-50% for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises respectively.
  • Additional subsidy:
    • 10% for Women/SC/ST owned MSMEs OR MSMEs in NER/Himalayan/LWE/Island territories/aspirational districts.
    • 5% for MSMEs which are also a part of the SFURTI OR Micro & Small Enterprises - Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) of the Ministry.

How to Apply:

Eligible MSMEs shall apply through online portal : https://zed.msme.gov.in/ 

Whom to Contact

MSME-Development Institutes under Office of Development Commissioner MSME and IA (Contact Details).