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Lukashenko on State Quality Mark ceremony: It was a competition among the best

MINSK, 23 January (BelTA) - 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 the State Quality Mark on 23 January, BelTA has learned.
 
“Any sovereign, independent state should have its own serious traditions rooted in the minds of people. I really hope that today's landmark day will become such a tradition in every sense,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the opening of the ceremony.

The president stated that the State Quality Mark was established a year ago.  It is an indicator of official recognition, and the first recipients of this highest award in the history of the young independent Belarusian state have been named.

“These are brands known to everyone. We proudly say about them: “Made in Belarus”. They passed a strict selection for compliance with the criteria of innovation, technology, safety and a number of others. The lineup of winners includes our renowned machinery and products loved by millions of people on different continents. This is also baby food, which is popular among babies even in distant Africa. And, of course, these are products made of Belarusian flax, one of our national symbols,” the head of state said.

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.

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