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Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) is a maturity-based certification that scores MSMEs across 20 parameters covering quality, productivity, safety and environment. It's subsidised heavily for women-owned and SC/ST-owned MSMEs.
Key features
- Three levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold
- 20-parameter scoring framework
- Subsidy on certification fee (up to 80%)
- Linked to priority in government procurement
Eligibility
- Udyam-registered MSMEs in manufacturing or service sectors
Benefits
- Government procurement preference
- Scheme-linked subsidies
- Customer and investor credibility
- Productivity and quality improvements
Required documents
- ✓Udyam registration
- ✓Process flowcharts
- ✓Quality records
- ✓Audit evidence
Application process
- 1Bronze self-assessmentOnline self-assessment to achieve Bronze.
- 2Silver assessmentDesktop + site assessment.
- 3Gold assessmentFull site audit by a QCI assessor.
- 4CertificationCertificate issued by QCI.
FAQs
Bronze is free. Silver and Gold carry fees with significant government subsidies, especially for women-owned and SC/ST MSMEs.
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