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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NOTICE The public is advised of the closure of all SLBS locations on Friday 19th October 2018. This is to allow all employees to attend an important meeting. Regular services will resume on Monday 22 October 2018. Thank you for your understanding.
The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) was established in 1991 and administers the Standards Act No. 14 of 1990 (Chapter 13.25) & the Metrology Act No. 17 of 2000 (Chapter 13.18) The SLBS is governed by a Standards Council appointed by the Minister in the Department of Commerce, Industry, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer
The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards is preparing to mark the observance of World Standards Day on October 14th 2018. As in previous years, the SLBS will be hosting a series of major activities which will be held under the theme International Standards and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. World Standards Day is an international observance
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ePing is a free online web service that provides businesses and governments with up to date information on regulations in export markets around the world, including product requirements and standards. ePing’s two key functions allow users to easily track regulations for different products or export markets by registering to receive customised email alerts, or to
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ePing is a free online web service that provides businesses and governments with up to date information on regulations in export markets around the world, including product requirements and standards. ePing’s two key functions allow users to easily track regulations for different products or export markets by registering to receive customised email alerts, or to
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Introduction Labels are important to help the consumer make an educated purchase by giving all of the essential information about the product. The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards would like to invite you or a suitable representative to a half day face to face labeling workshop Objectives To provide a clear and detailed understanding of
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IntroductionFood safety is everyone’s responsibility. Farmers and growers, manufacturers and processors, food handlers and consumers, all have a responsibility to assure that food is safe and suitable for consumption. Outbreaks of food-borne illness are at best unpleasant; at worst, they can be fatal. Other consequences include damage to trade and tourism which can lead to loss of earnings, unemployment
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IntroductionThis national code of practice was developed to provide guidelines as a basis for establishing and operating Beauty and Wellness facilities in Saint Lucia according to best hygienic and safety practices. Given the increasing importance of the Beauty and Wellness sector to the economy of Saint Lucia, this code aims to set standards for the operation of beauty
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IntroductionSuccessful companies have been studied and the common elements identified are captured in a set of international standards known as the ISO 9000 Quality Management System series. A quality management system has been described as business common sense. It is a business improvement tool which provides guidance on good management practices. Training in a Quality Management System Based
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