The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards was established as a statutory body under the Standards Act No. 14 of 1990, and commenced operations on 01 April 1991. The affairs of SLBS are governed by a broad based Standards Council, which sets the policy direction of the institution. This Council is accountable to the Minister with responsibility for Standards Matters (that is, the Minister of Commerce). The Director of SLBS is the chief executive who is responsible for directing and managing the financial and administrative affairs of SLBS.
The Standards Act provides for the preparation and promotion of standards in relation to goods, services, processes and practices used and produced locally. The Act gives SLBS the responsibility to develop and promote standards for products and services for the protection of the health and safety of consumers and the environment, as well as for industrial development, in order to promote the enhancement of the economy of Saint Lucia.
SLBS also administers the Metrology Act No. 17 of 2000. This legislation gives the organization the responsibility to regulate all weights and measures activities on the island. This Act also makes provision for the metrication of Saint Lucia.
Corporate Mission
To strengthen the national quality infrastructure in Saint Lucia in order to contribute to the advancement of the national economy, support sustainable development, promote health and safety of consumers, protect the environment, and facilitate trade.
Corporate Acts
To be a model of excellence in the provision of products and services in the areas of quality, standardization and metrology.
Core Values
The core values as follows:
- Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Integrity & Ethics
- Confidentiality
- Impartiality
- Transparency
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Employee Empowerment
- Partnership/ Stakeholder Engagement
