Dhaka, June 13 -- The National Revenue Board (NBR) has permitted the chemical testing of imported goods at private laboratories to safeguard public health, public safety, and the environment while accelerating port clearance.

To qualify for these operations, private facilities must hold certifications from both the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and strictly adhere to BAB-approved testing methodologies.

Earlier, chemical tests of imported products were conducted only at customs laboratories or designated government facilities.

The NBR said the move has been taken to simplify business operations and reduce the time required for testing imported product samples.

The reg...