Sri Lanka Strengthens Quality Controls on Imported Goods

On May 17, 2024, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies of Sri Lanka introduced the Standardization and Quality Control Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No.1 of 1969, aiming to enhance quality control and standardization of imported goods, including cosmetics. Comprising 13 Articles and 2 Schedules, this new regulation primarily outlines the applicable standards in Sri Lanka for imported goods and the requirements for supporting documents demonstrating adherence to these standards. It replaces the previous Imports and Exports Control (Standardization and Quality Control) Regulations 2017 released on March 29, 2018, and its subsequent amendments.