Bangladesh allows private labs to conduct chemical testing of imported goods under new NBR order

The National Revenue Board moves to cut delays by approving ISO and BAB accredited facilities

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Bangladesh permits private certified labs (BAB+ISO) for import chemical testing, ending Dhaka transport delays that slowed clearance and increased costs. For component importers, this cuts compliance time and supply-chain friction amid regulatory streamlining.

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June 13, 2026

Staff Correspondent

bdnews24.com

The National Revenue Board (NBR) has permitted the chemical testing of imported goods at private laboratories to safeguard public health, public safety, and the environment while accelerating port clearance.

To qualify for these operations, private facilities must hold certifications from both the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and strictly adhere to BAB-approved testing methodologies.