SEDF to provide assistance to Superior Footwear

South Asia Enterprise Development Facility (SEDF) signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with Superior Footwear Co. Ltd. (SFL) to provide training and technical assistance for quality certification and assistance in accessing new markets.

SFL is aiming to get the "CE" certification for the European Union market very soon. This is expected to enhance Bangladesh's image in the world markets and encourage other Bangladeshi companies to enter the 30 billion US dollars global PPE market.

SFL is the first Bangladeshi manufacturer of Goodyear Welted Safety Footwear which falls under the personal protective equipment (PPE) segment, said a release.

At a time when the government is encouraging and promoting exports, SFL is aiming to export protective footwear, a new segment for the country.

SFL has already received product certification from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) to use "CSA Mark" on its products, and also the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) product certification.