PSQCA Launches Fertilizer Committee to Strengthen Agricultural Standards

ISLAMABAD:  (Finance Reporter) – The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has convened the 103rd meeting of its Technical Committee on Fertilizer and Allied Products to strengthen standards for agricultural inputs and support Pakistan’s food security.

The two-day meeting, held on August 20 and 21, brought together experts from industry, academia, farming communities and government to review and develop standards for fertilizer products and related testing procedures.

PSQCA Director General Dr. Syeda Zia Batool inaugurated the session and praised the technical committee for its efforts to establish robust and internationally aligned Pakistan Standards.

In her address, Dr. Batool highlighted the importance of quality standards in protecting farmers, supporting agricultural trade, maintaining soil fertility and encouraging innovation across the farming sector.

She said the expertise and voluntary contributions of technical specialists remain central to Pakistan’s standardisation efforts. She also called for stronger cooperation between industry and academia, particularly through awareness and capacity-building programmes at universities.

Dr. Batool further appreciated the participation of Pakistani specialists in international standardisation forums, including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and reaffirmed PSQCA’s support for such global engagements.

During the meeting, the committee reported that 22 Pakistan Standards concerning fertilizers and allied products have been published in 2026, while 21 additional draft standards covering fertilizer products and testing methodologies are currently under development.

A significant number of the draft standards have reached their final review stage and are expected to be formally published soon, introducing updated quality benchmarks for Pakistan’s fertilizer and agricultural-input sector.