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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About ISO 17065 Certification ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services The overall aim of certifying products, processes or services is to give confidence to all interested parties that a product, process or service fulfils specified requirements. The value of certification is the degree of confidence and trust that
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SLBS Metrology Laboratory Achieves ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) is pleased to announce that its Metrology Laboratory has been awarded accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, following an initial onsite assessment of the Laboratory at its new location at the National Agricultural Diagnostic Facility (NADF). The accreditation was granted on
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Safe by Design: Standards for Occupational Health and Workplace Safety Owning or managing a business means taking responsibility for more than productivity, profits and customer satisfaction. It also means taking responsibility for the people who make the organization’s work possible. Occupational health and safety (OHS) is not simply about putting up warning signs, providing protective
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Workshop on Labelling Requirements for Prepackaged Local Fruit Juice! Calling All Local Juice Producers! Are you producing or selling local fruit juices? Do you know what information needs to appear on your product label? Join the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) for a FREE workshop on Labelling Requirements for Prepackaged Local Fruit Juice! Learn
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Making Smarter Choices: Labels as our Guide Consumer safety is a critical consideration in every purchasing decision. However, many consumers buy products without carefully reviewing the information provided on the label, often relying instead on packaging, branding, or appearance. This practice can increase the risk of purchasing products that may not be suitable for an
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From Farm to Table – Standards that Keep Livestock Healthy In this article we highlight the importance of food security and investing in a healthy, thriving agricultural sector, we realize that this industry involves much more than the crops we grow. Livestock farming forms a vital part of Saint Lucia’s food supply, as healthy animals
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Protecting Investments Through – Asset Management Standards It takes effort, determination, and significant investment to start and sustain a business. An organization’s ability to create products and deliver services efficiently is highly dependent on the assets it invests in. From the heavy machinery used to manufacture products, to laptops and software that support daily office
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Cultivating Quality & Sustainability: Standards in Agriculture Agriculture serves as the heartbeat of Saint Lucia’s economy, bridging the gap between local livelihoods and national prosperity. Beyond its role as our primary food source, the sector is a pillar of food security and economic resilience. To empower our farmers, processors, and distributors to thrive in an
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Investing in Standards! : From Idea to Impact. As an entrepreneur or manufacturer, it is important to know that when you invest in the purchase of a standard you invest in more than compliance. The investment made is in the trust of your customers, in safer products, stronger businesses and in opportunities to compete beyond
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Safe By Standard: Understanding The Standards for Safe Drinking Water Water is a fundamental need for daily life. We utilize water for consumption and sanitation purposes and have become acutely aware of the importance of clean and uncontaminated water in protecting our health and reducing the spread of illnesses. It is for this reason, as
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