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Recording a pioneering initiative in Sri Lanka’s exports history, the country is moving to set up the first ever national level mechanism to overcome a daunting modern global trade issue it faces; Sanitary and Phytosanitary Compliance (in simpler terms, ‘export quarantining and other technical barriers’).more

Two leading experts from Geneva are now in Colombo for 20 February’s pioneering session by Department of Commerce to work on one of the most technically demanding barriers for Lankan exporters, called by global trade as Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures-in simpler terms, ‘quarantining and technical barriers’.more

The rallying call for Sri Lanka’s much needed Consumer Product Test Lab received a sudden boost when the specialised agency for public health across the world threw its support behind the initiative on 16 February.more

As more imported rice began entering the market, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) swiftly re-issued a new Maximum Retail Price (MRP) order on 17 February for three varieties of rice-this time, with the inclusion of locally milled rice clearly spelt.more

As imported rice volumes began feeding into domestic retail and wholesale channels, Minister of Industry and Commerce began making surprise visits to learn about the market status first-hand on the eve of 15 February.more

The Department of Commerce’ pioneering session on Exporting to Sweden opened to a packed Lankan private sector audience in Colombo on 15 February.more

Demand from Sri Lankan private sector and exporters to join Department of Commerce’s pioneering session on exporting to Nordic region’s most dynamic market held  15 February surged by 14 February evening with more than 100 corporates and institutions thronging to register for the rare event.more

The first day’s turnover of the latest Lanka Sathosa outlet exceeds Rs 600,000-and Sri Lanka’s largest state owned retail chain is now aiming at 500 outlets, as per its expansion plan.more