Certification

ZED Certification

MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification

Zero Defect Zero Effect certification at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, with up to 80% subsidy on certification cost.

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Levels
Bronze, Silver, Gold
Cost subsidy
Up to 80%
For
Udyam-registered MSMEs
Run by
Ministry of MSME
Overview

About ZED Certification

ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) certification encourages MSMEs to adopt quality and sustainable practices. Units take the ZED pledge and then certify at Bronze, Silver or Gold level based on an assessment of their processes.

The government subsidises certification cost: 80% for micro, 60% for small and 50% for medium enterprises, with additional support for women and SC/ST-owned units and units in NER or aspirational districts.

Key benefits

  • 80% / 60% / 50% subsidy on certification cost for micro / small / medium
  • Additional subsidy for women and SC/ST-owned MSMEs
  • Preference and incentives under many central and state schemes
  • Better credit ratings and lender confidence
  • Stronger quality systems that support ISO certification

Who is eligible

  • Udyam-registered MSME
  • Manufacturing and service enterprises
  • Commitment to the ZED pledge and assessment process

Documents required

  • Udyam registration certificate
  • Process and quality documentation
  • Photographs and evidence of practices
  • Compliance certificates (pollution, fire, etc. as applicable)

How Vertex helps with ZED Certification

  1. 1Eligibility checkWe review your business profile against the scheme rules and related state incentives.
  2. 2Documents & project reportWe prepare the DPR, financials and registrations such as Udyam, GST and FSSAI.
  3. 3Application & lender liaisonWe file the application and coordinate with banks, NBFCs and agencies.
  4. 4Sanction & follow-upWe follow up until sanction, disbursement and any subsidy release.

Frequently asked questions

Most units start with Bronze, which is largely online. Silver and Gold involve on-site assessment and deliver greater recognition and benefits.

No, but they complement each other. Many clients pursue ZED and ISO 9001 together, and we align documentation to cover both.

Scheme limits, subsidy rates and timelines are indicative and subject to the latest government guidelines and lender policies. Vertex Certification is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government body.

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CLCSS

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