Iraq’s Ministerial Council for Economy recently held two important quality control reform
sessions in Baghdad.
Officials focused on ways to make trade smoother and reduce delays at border crossings.
A key part of the talks centered on quality control reform to fix inspection challenges.
Goods previously checked in the Kurdistan Region required duplicate inspections in federal areas.
This outdated system caused long delays, higher costs, and confusion for importers.
Now, the Council has approved a plan to fix this issue through quality control reform.
The federal government will officially recognize inspections done in the Kurdistan Region.
This change will help accelerate trade and build trust between the regional and federal authorities.
Moreover, this reform aims to establish one national inspection system for all of Iraq.
A unified process will reduce bureaucracy and strengthen the overall trade environment.
Importers will face fewer hurdles, making it easier and faster to bring goods into the country.
As a result, Iraqi consumers will gain quicker access to a wider range of imported goods.The Council also announced plans to monitor the reform’s rollout closely.Officials will collect data from customs and border points to track performance.If any issues arise, authorities plan to respond quickly and make adjustments.Baghdad and Erbil are expected to keep working together to align technical standards.This cooperation will ensure equal treatment of goods at all entry points in Iraq.
Furthermore, quality control reform will raise investor confidence in Iraq’s trade system.Clear and consistent rules make Iraq more appealing to foreign investors and businesses.This move signals that Iraq is serious about improving trade governance.The Council praised both regional and federal teams for their cooperation.Experts on both sides shared data and tools to modernize inspection processes.Their teamwork is a positive sign of progress toward better governance.It also reflects Iraq’s commitment to institutional reform.
Finally, the Council urged more efforts to build on this achievement.They believe strong trade systems can support job creation and economic recovery.Quality control reform will help Iraq attract investment and grow its industrial base.This decision marks a step forward in making Iraq a regional trade leader.