“The SI – fundamentally better” The International System of Units (SI) is the accepted set of units for all applications of measurement worldwide. Although one of its aims is to provide the basis for measurements that are stable over long periods of time, it has always been a practical and dynamic system that has changed […]
Message from the BIPM and BIML Directors on World Metrology Day 2019 Read More »
Press Release The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards is preparing to mark the observance of World Metrology Day (WMD) on Monday May 20, 2019. World Metrology Day, commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875. This treaty provides the basis for a coherent measurement system worldwide that underpins scientific discovery and innovation,
World Metrology Day 2019 celebrates changes to the International System of Units SI Read More »
Press Release May 7th 2019 The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards under the Commonwealth Standards Network (CSN) Project will host two weeks of courses in a train the trainer programme on the requirements and implementation of two international standards ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories and ISO15189: 2012
SLBS gets Support from CSN for Capacity Building Read More »
Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards tackles Climate Change with Standards The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards is spearheading work in Saint Lucia to take action on climate change through the implementation of standards in the energy sector. The SLBS has partnered with regional national standards bodies NSB’s through the CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and
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The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards informs of a change to its Customs Document Process. Effective April 1st 2019, SLBS will require ONE hardcopy SAD and invoice for consignments that contain regulated commodities. Pneumatic TyresPackaged Water ( bottled water)Coconut OilHousehold Electrical AppliancesTobacco ProductsElectrical Adaptors13 A PlugsTransformersPower StripsSurge ProtectorsExtension CordsChristmas LightsInstantaneous Water HeatersLuminaires (lamps)Rum The submission
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The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) in response to complaints about the quality and authenticity of cheese sold on the local market conducted a survey of cheese products at selected retail outlets. Conformity assessment analyses were carried out on samples of prepackaged cheese as well as bulk cheese which are repackaged locally for sale.
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The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) will launch a committee to spearhead and participate in work on the adoption of international standards for Cannabis. The SLBS has established a National Ad Hoc Mirror Committee of ASTM International on Cannabis (Committee D37) which brings together representatives of educational and research institutions, state and non-state actors
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The new codes will help Member States improve the energy efficiency of their buildings and support energy conservation efforts Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council, ASHRAE, the CARICOM Secretariat Energy Unit and the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) announced today the release of new standards for energy efficient buildings for its
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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National Standards Bureaux (NSBs) and other quality improvement and control-related institutions in the Caribbean are to receive assistance in implementing technical barriers to trade (TBT) provisions to better comply with trade requirements as laid out by the World Trade Organisation agreements. The initiative is funded by the TradeCom II Programme, which is an African, Caribbean
Building Trade Capacity in the Caribbean Read More »