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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Understanding National Standards- How Labelling Standards Add Business Value The relevance of the work of the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards in ensuring consumer protection, quality assurance, National & Regional Integration and economic development cannot be overlooked. The thought that Standards are unnecessary and cumbersome is trivial against not having them. An analysis of the
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Reaching Markets There is a remarkable tool that aids businesses in identifying and accessing new markets. If used currently businesses are able to branch regional and international markets if the product is quality and can provide for a niche market. What is this remarkable tool? Well, you do not need to look too far to
Looking Ahead-Standards for the Future As the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) enters 2026, the organization reaffirms its commitment to supporting national development, consumer protection, and economic competitiveness through the development and adoption of relevant standards. This year, the Bureau will develop standards in emerging and high-impact sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology,
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The flow chart outlines the procedure for handling appeals against processes and services of SLBS, detailing responsibilities, actions, and record-keeping requirements.
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CROSQ and Partners Announce New TBT Phase III Project Regional Quality Infrastructure Development to Receive Major Boost With €3M EU-Funded Initiative October 16, 2025. Bridgetown, Barbados — The CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), in collaboration with the German National Metrology Institute (PTB) and the Dominican Institute for Quality (INDOCAL), is implementing a
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Pesticide Labelling: A Small Sticker with a Big Impact Every time you see a bottle of pesticide in the store, backyard, or garden centre, its label carries more than just instructions. It carries your protection. From farmers in the field to consumers at home, clear and standardized pesticide labels are essential for protecting health, food,
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CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (CREEBC) Face-to-Face Meeting- 16-17 September, 2025 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), through its regional standards body CROSQ and the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (Regional Project Team Secretariat), hosted a regional face-to-face meeting on the CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (CREEBC), on the 16–17 September 2025 at the Harbor
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Boosting Sea Moss Exports Through Improved Food Safety Standards The Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund recently hosted a Sea Moss Roundtable on Monday, July 28th, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities in the growing sea moss industry. Among the speakers was Mr. Andre Charles, Head of the Standards Development Department at the
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Alison Gajadhar-Foster CQI affiliate Management systems consultant and Chairperson of the Saint Lucia National Accreditation Council “Once you adopt a systems approach to solving problems, you quickly realise no one person has all the skills needed to provide solutions” What was your journey into quality? While doing a post-doctoral fellowship in chemistry at Durham University
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List of authorized Laboratories In accordance with Article 5 of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), this section presents a list of laboratories authorized to carry out designated tests. This initiative supports transparency and accessibility for importers and stakeholders. Product Type Name Address Telephone Number Email Website Accreditation Body Scope of Accreditation Prepackaged Water
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