Myanmar adopts 1,131 national standards to boost global market access

Myanmar has approved 1,131 national standards to enhance domestic product quality and facilitate entry into global markets, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Myo Thein Kyaw announced yesterday.
Speaking at the hybrid-format 14th World Standards Day 2026 event held at the ministry’s meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw, Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, who also chairs the National Standards Council, stated that adhering to these benchmark standards is crucial to raising production value and seizing international trade opportunities across diverse economic sectors.
The event featured a video address by ISO Secretary-General Mr Sergio Mujica. Technical subcommittees also led discussions on clean energy and energy management systems (MMS ISO 50001:2011), renewable energy, energy efficiency, and AI standards for clean energy provision.
Deputy ministers, permanent secretaries, senior departmental officials, and representatives from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) attended the event. — MNA/ST