About

Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED)

The MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme is designed to promote Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices among MSMEs, helping them enhance product quality while minimizing environmental impact. The scheme motivates MSMEs to adopt sustainable, standardized processes, reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and integrate global best practices. It provides certification at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, financial assistance, handholding, and market credibility to help MSMEs become globally competitive.

Implementing Authority
Quality Council of India (QCI)

Government of India

Application mode Online

Office Address

QCI – World Trade Centre,J‑200, Block‑J, Nauroji Nagar,New Delhi – 110029, India

Contact Email

info@qcin.org
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Benefits

  • award-check Subsidized ZED certification with joining rewards and special support for women-owned MSMEs.

  • award-check Graded reduction in certification fees for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.

  • award-check Extra subsidy for SC/ST, NER, cluster-based, and aspirational district MSMEs.

  • award-check Financial support up to ₹50,000 for testing and product certification.

  • award-check Handholding and technology upgradation assistance up to ₹3 lakhs for ZED-certified MSMEs.

Eligibility

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

Required Documentation

Udyam Registration Number of the enterprise

Mobile number associated with the Udyam Registration

Valid email ID for login credentials and communication

How to Apply?

1

Visit the official ZED Certification Portal.

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Take the ZED Pledge (mandatory).

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Apply online for Bronze / Silver / Gold level certification.

4

Upload required documents and complete assessments:

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Bronze: Document verification

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Silver: Remote assessment

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Gold: On-site assessment

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Receive certification and avail incentives.

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For more support, reach out to DITC, Udyog Bhavan, Near Azad Maidan, Panjim, Goa-403001.

Scheme

Details & Documents

S.No. Document Name Document Type Action
1 Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Details PDF File Download