Strengthening Export-Oriented Textile Testing Capacity at BSTI Laboratory

Scope of Services 
• Laboratory Capacity Assessment: Evaluated the current capacity of the BSTI textile testing facilities as per the requirement of international buyers. 
• Requirement Mapping and Gap Analysis: Mapped the technical, procedural, and branding criteria of major buyers and global testing agencies. Compared BSTI's technical and management systems against the best international practices and buyer expectations. Identified institutional and perception-related gaps, such as trust, service speed, and digital reporting capabilities. 
• Stakeholder Consultations: Conducted targeted interviews with buyers, exporters, BGMEA/BKMEA, and international testing agencies to gather critical insights regarding the barriers to test report acceptance. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitated a workshop engaging buyers and relevant stakeholders to share findings and actively promote BSTI's services.