The ZED Certification envisages promotion of Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices amongst MSMEs 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 quality and high productivity with the least effect on the environment Develop an Ecosystem for ZED Manufacturing in MSMEs, for enhancing competitiveness and enabling exports Promote adoption of ZED practices and recognising the efforts of successful MSMEs Encourage MSMEs to achieve higher ZED Certification levels through graded incentives Increase public awareness on demanding Zero Defect and Zero Effect products through the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Identify areas to improve upon, thereby assisting the Government in policy decisions and investment prioritization

ZED Certification is not mandatory by the Government; it is a voluntary scheme which will provide the MSMEs a roadmap to global competitiveness.

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

Visit the ZED website (https://zed.msme.gov.in/) and click on the ZED Certification tab. You will then be directed to the Login/Registration Page where you will have to put your Udyam registration number and associated mobile number to proceed further. Once the validation is done you have to read and take the ZED Pledge. You may also refer to the detailed User Manual for ZED Certification, which is available on the website and your dashboard under "My Document" section.

ZED Certification is based on processes oriented quality specific standard and does not replace any other regulation/requirement or certification.

Please refer to ZED website (https://zed.msme.gov.in/).

The ZED Scheme will be implemented nationwide through Organisations and Agencies such as QCI, NPC, Industry Chambers like CII, FICCI & ASSOCHAM, MSME-Development Institutes, MSME Technology Centres, Industry Associations, BEE, and other implementing agencies.

The major activities under the ZED Certification Scheme are: Industry awareness programs, regional/state/national workshops, training of officials of DIs, TCs, DICs Training of Master Trainers, Assessors & Consultants MSME KAWACH Assessment, Certification and Surveillance Gap analysis & Handholding for improving processes International Benchmarking Financial Supports

Site-assessments will be allocated to Assessment Agencies which have been accredited by Quality Council of India. The assessments will be carried out by Assessors from these accredited assessment agencies, who have undergone and passed a ZED Assessors training programme.

The Gap analysis and handholding activity in the scheme will be allocated to Consulting Organizations which have been empanelled by Quality Council of India. The handholding will be carried out by Consultants from these empanelled Organisations, who have undergone and passed a ZED Consultant training Programme.

Please click on https://zed.msme.gov.in/uploads/Guideline_Book.pdf

https://zed.msme.gov.in/

Yes. This MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme covers all the MSME sectors belonging to manufacturing

All MSMEs which are registered with Ministry of MSME can avail scheme benefits irrespective of the certifications they may have.

Yes. All MSMEs which are registered with Ministry of MSME can avail scheme benefits irrespective of the certifications they may have.

ZED certification is independent of Certifications like ISO etc. MSMEs are free to obtain any other certifications simultaneously.

The office of DC-MSME is actively pursuing this and discussions are in process to establish recognition/preference to ZED certified units among CPSUs, OEMs, Large buyers etc.

ZED certification system addresses and provides roadmap for enhancing business and greatly cutting down the cost. Though this is a voluntary scheme, the implementation of ZED will not be a burden but a boon to the MSMEs.

No, the allocation will be done by the implementing agency through a pre-defined process.

At present this scheme is designed for the manufacturing MSMEs of India, however work is in progress to create a model for the MSMEs in the service sector.

No. Only the Udyam registered MSMEs can participate in this scheme.

The scheme is applicable for all states/UTs of India.