# Zero Defect Zero Effect Certification Scheme (MSME ZED)

MSME ZED is a 3-tier certification (Bronze/Silver/Gold) supporting MSMEs in adopting quality and environmental standards. Subsidy: 80% (micro), 60% (small), 50% (medium) on certification cost; women/SC/ST/NER units get additional 10%.

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## Definition

MSME ZED is a 3-tier certification (Bronze/Silver/Gold) supporting MSMEs in adopting quality and environmental standards. Subsidy: 80% (micro), 60% (small), 50% (medium) on certification cost; women/SC/ST/NER units get additional 10%.

Source: ZED Certification Scheme Guidelines, April 2022, Para 3 (Subsidy quantum), Para 4 (Beneficiary criteria) (https://zed.msme.gov.in/)

## Benefit

- Type: certification subsidy
- What you get: Up to 80% certification cost subsidy + handholding + free Bronze tier for first 1 lakh applicants.
- Administered by: Ministry of MSME / Quality Council of India
- Apply: https://zed.msme.gov.in/

## Eligibility conditions

Mandatory for several PLI schemes and state procurement preferences. Bronze tier essentially free for new applicants.

- `sectors=any`
- `states=any`
- `msme=micro, small, medium`

## Citations

- ZED Certification Scheme Guidelines, April 2022, Para 3 (Subsidy quantum), Para 4 (Beneficiary criteria): https://zed.msme.gov.in/

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