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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Communications Officer Job Information Job Title: Communications Officer Classification: Department: Communications Duty Station: Functional Responsibilities Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communications Supervises: Internal Liaison: External Liaison: Job Summary The Communications Officer plays a critical role in supporting the Head of Marketing and Communications in implementing the organization’s marketing, communications, and public relations strategies. This
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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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Evaluation of New Work Item Proposal for Livestock Feed The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards [SLBS] is mandated to develop, promote and implement standards in Saint Lucia with the aim of protecting the environment and the health and safety of consumers as well as the promotion of industrial efficiency and national development. SLBS has received
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Indoor Air Quality What Are the Health Effects of Poor Indoor Air Quality? Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can affect your health in many ways, from mild discomfort to serious long-term conditions. Common indoor pollutants such as smoke, mold, vapors, and chemicals found in paints, furniture, and cleaning products can all have an impact on
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SLBS Compliance Fees The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) now makes its existing fee structure publicly accessible, in line with Section 6.1 of the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement. Outlined below are the applicable fees for our compliance services. Fee Name Service Fee Electrical Inspection Fee-EIF (Testing Fee) New Appliances $40/unit
World Accreditation Day World Accreditation Day 2025 was observed on June 9th. This year’s theme; “Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)”. The day is a global initiative established by ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) to promote the value of accreditation. Accreditation is a procedure by which an authoritative body
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Coconut Water & Street Vending The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) is the organization dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of Saint Lucia. SLBS plays a crucial role in establishing and enforcing standards to ensure safety and compliance across various sectors. Our commitment to protecting both consumers and businesses remains unwavering. In this regard, we
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