Question : ISO CERTIFICATION



(a) whether all fertilizer units have been directed to obtain ISO 14000 certification;

(b) if so, the number of fertilizers units which have actually obtained ISO certification; and

(c) the time limit prescribed for the purpose ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS ( SHRI SATYA BRATA MOOKHERJEE )

(a) : Department of Fertilizers had written to all Public Sector Undertakings/Cooperative societies other than sick units and Fertilizer Association of India to strive to achieve certification under ISO 14000.

(b) : As per the information available, ten units have obtained ISO 14000 certification.

(c) : No time limit was prescribed for this purpose.