SLBS gets Support from CSN for Capacity Building For two weeks in May, over two hundred employees of National Standards bodies, public and private sector laboratories from Saint Lucia and the CARICOM Region, received training in two critical standards to drive capacity in build expertise in key conformity assessment bodies in the Caribbean. Through the […]
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As part of the activities for Saint Lucia’s 40th Anniversary of Independence under the theme “All In, Our Journey, Our Future” the Ministry of Commerce will be hosting a Creativity Showcase featuring Saint Lucia’s “Very Own” producers and manufacturers. Date: April 10 -12… See More — with Slisba Slu,Startup Huddle St. Lucia, St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry &
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PRESS RELEASE The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards will be hosting a multi-sectoral meeting for heads of its technical committees for discussion on the increased adoption of international standards under the Commonwealth Standards Network project (CSN) being undertaken here in collaboration with the British Standards Institute BSI and funded by the UK Government. The project
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SLBS HOSTS SALCC LECTURES The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards is continuing efforts to bring standardization education to schools. For the fifth year running the SLBS partnered with the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) for the schools engagement with standardization, conformity assessment and metrology awareness as part of activities to mark World Standards Day
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The Commonwealth Standards Network aims to provide a platform for collaboration between NSBs and key stakeholders throughout the Commonwealth. The objective of the network is to promote the role of standards as a tool to increase intra-Commonwealth trade and to strengthen the quality infrastructure in all our countries. The network will build on the shared
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Good Practice Movement (GPM) Foundational Document (FD) Why the need for this movement? Generally, we feel there is a need for improvement in everything we do – parenting, teaching, running a business, gardening, delivering to the public and our communities, etc. Yet, we might not have a group of people to discuss our ideas, successes,
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Register for Free Label Design Workshop Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Reinforces Compliance with Market Surveillance Program Saint Lucia, October 30, 2024 – The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) is actively implementing its market surveillance program, in accordance with the Standards Act 14 of 1990 (Chapter 13.25) and the Standards Regulations, across various retail
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SLBS Observes World Standards Day 2024 On October 14, 2024, the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS), joined the rest of the world in observing World Standards Day. The theme for World Standards Day this year was “Shared Vision for a Better World: Incorporating SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.” The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Collaborates with the Ministry of Tourism The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards is pleased to have collaborated with the Ministry of Tourism to roll out the Tourism Development Act which would initiate its Tourism Certification drive. The Act seeks to facilitate inclusive, resilient and sustainable tourism development; while for
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World Accreditation Day 2024 June 9th 2024 marks World Accreditation Day (WAD2024), a global initiative established by International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to promote the value of accreditation. The 2024 theme is ‘Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the Future’ and aims to draw attention to how accreditation can provide confidence
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Tour of Metrology and National Agricultural Diagnostic Facility (NADF) Laboratories On Friday 17th May 2024, a tour of the Metrology Lab of the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) and the National Agricultural Diagnostic Facility (NADF) was conducted as part of the observance of World Metrology Day. World Metrology Day is celebrated annually on the
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Saint Lucia: A Comprehensive Approach to Tackling Nanoplastics in Prepackaged Food As concerns surrounding the potential impact of nano-plastics on human health and the environment become more prevalent, we explore the potential health risks associated with nanoplastics, delve into the regulatory measures proposed for Saint Lucia, and discuss eco-friendly alternatives. Nanoplastics: Unraveling the Unknowns: Nanoplastics,
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VACANCY FOR HEAD OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field with a minimum of four years experience in a similar position or Chartered Accountant – ACCA,
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“TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN PACKAGING AND LABELLING TO MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (MSMEs) IN SAINT LUCIA” CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO FACILITATE MSMEs ACCESS TO LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS THROUGH PACKAGING AND LABELLING TECHNIQUES The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards wishes to procure consultancy services in the following 3 areas: Training in current packaging and labelling trends
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