Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI)

BSTI to issue temporary clearance certificates for industrial raw materials

The clearance will be issued on a consignment basis under certain conditions

How are electrolyte drinks regulated in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has recently sued the owners of seven companies for selling five popular brands of electrolyte drink without necessary approvals.

'Blacklist producers of adulterated goods'

Industries minister says at event to observe World Metrology Day

BSTI to run countrywide drives during Ramadan

Police and RAB will cooperate in the mobile court drives

BSTI certification made mandatory for 10 new products

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has included 10 new products in the list which now need mandatory certification from the national standards body.

BSTI proposes import of downgraded petrol, ignoring its own standard set nine years ago

The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has proposed allowing the import of downgraded petrol ignoring its own standard set nine years ago.

BSTI bans 43 products of different brands

The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) bans 43 products of different brands, including some well-known and regional ones.

Start drive against illegal rod manufacturers soon: Minister to BSTI

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun directs Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) to start drive against illegal and substandard rod manufacturing factories soon.

BSTI to submit test reports on pasteurised milk Sunday

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) will submit four separate reports on pasteurised milk, produced by 14 companies, before the High Court on Sunday, its lawyer has said.

May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020

BSTI bans 43 products of different brands

The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) bans 43 products of different brands, including some well-known and regional ones.

December 30, 2019
December 30, 2019

Start drive against illegal rod manufacturers soon: Minister to BSTI

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun directs Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) to start drive against illegal and substandard rod manufacturing factories soon.

July 24, 2019
July 24, 2019

BSTI to submit test reports on pasteurised milk Sunday

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) will submit four separate reports on pasteurised milk, produced by 14 companies, before the High Court on Sunday, its lawyer has said.

July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019

Test pasteurised milk at four labs

Amid a controversy over laboratory test reports on milk, the High Court yesterday directed Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution to test pasteurised milk, produced by 14 companies, at four laboratories within a week.

July 14, 2019
July 14, 2019

BSTI asked to test pasteurised milk at 4 laboratories in 7 days

The High Court directs the Bangladesh Standards Testing Institute (BSTI) to test the pasteurised milk produced by all the 14 companies registered by the institution at four laboratories in next seven days.

July 14, 2019
July 14, 2019

Results from Second Test of Milk: ALARMING as before

Dhaka University researchers have once again found antibiotics in milk available in kitchen markets and grocery shops after conducting their second round of study unveiled yesterday.

July 13, 2019
July 13, 2019

BSTI tests well below par

The country’s lone quality control authority for food has no mechanism to detect harmful agents like antibiotics and pesticides in any food items.

June 23, 2019
June 23, 2019

No toxic chemicals found in seasonal fruits

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) submits a report to the High Court saying that it has recently tested seasonal fruits and found no health hazardous chemicals in them.

June 18, 2019
June 18, 2019

HC refuses BSTI report on use of chemicals in fruits

The High Court refuses to accept a report of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) about their action against use of chemicals in fruits.

May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019

HC seeks reports of lab test on 93 more food items

The High Court directs the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) to submit its lab test reports conducted on 93 more food items to this court on June 16.