The first recipients of the State Quality Mark in the history of sovereign Belarus have undergone a strict selection for compliance with the criteria of innovation, technology, safety and a number of others, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to present symbols of the State Quality Mark on 23 January, BelTA has learned.
According to the president, the list of nominees could be even longer, as there are many worthy ones. Almost 220 manufacturing enterprises took part in the contest, while 660 goods claimed to receive the recognition mark.
“It was a competition among the best. This means the victory is the most valuable for those who won it. The National Certification Commission and the strictest judges - about 50,000 Belarusian citizens-consumers - have determined Top 20 domestic products,” the head of state said.