Overview
In an unexpected move, the Cabinet Committee for the Disposal of Legislative Cases (CCLC) approved auto sector safety standards on Friday.
CCLC Islamabad
According to trustworthy sources, the CCLC met here on Friday and debated and approved the agenda. Item of vehicle safety standards, including electric vehicles (EVs), will now be referred to the federal cabinet for ratification.
Details on Safety Standards
The CCLC has accepted eight safe criteria for locally built vehicles, according to details. These are the Child Restraint System (PS:5574 and PS:5575), Safety Belts (PS:5578 and PS:5579), Air Bags (PS:5576), Electric Power Train for EVs (PS:5550 and PS:5551), and Rider Helmet (PS:5550 and PS:5551) (PS:1402).
The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority created these standards (PSQCA). These standards are fairly similar to Japanese ones.
According to the draught proposal, the CCLC has been asked to accept. The addition of the proposed standard (quality) in PSQCA’s mandatory items, which already includes 166 food and nonfood products to inspect and certify.
Serious Concern on the Lack of Safety Features
The safety standards developed for the first time in the country following strong direction from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), on June 15, 2022. Expressed serious concern about the lack of safety features in automobiles. Such as airbags, seat belts, child restraint lock systems, helmets, and others.
Conclusion
The Ministry of Science and Technology, which oversees. The PSQCA, the Ministry of Industries, which oversees the auto industry, and the Ministry of Climate Change. Which is aiming to reduce carbon emissions, were among the stakeholders.
