A total of 1,607 industries have been registered with the Small- Scale Industries Department under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development at the end of November of the current financial year 2024-2025 beginning 1 April.
Registered small-scale industries are classified into 13 business types including food, garment, consumer goods, household goods, printing, mineral, agriculture and equipment-related businesses.
The government supports the small-scale manufacturing sector through various initiatives and relevant laws in each region and state. Laboratories are also set up to ensure food safety and product quality.
Registration can be processed in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, regions and states. Five licensed-size photos, three copies of the citizenship scrutiny card, ward administrator’s recommendation, six samples labelling ingredients, manufacturing date and expiration date to undertake laboratory tests for food, cosmetic and consumer goods and an application form are required. — ASH/KK
