IntroductionThis national code of practice was developed to provide guidelines as a basis for establishing and operating Beauty and Wellness facilities in Saint Lucia according to best hygienic and safety practices. Given the increasing importance of the Beauty and Wellness sector to the economy of Saint Lucia, this code aims to set standards for the operation of beauty […]
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IntroductionSuccessful companies have been studied and the common elements identified are captured in a set of international standards known as the ISO 9000 Quality Management System series. A quality management system has been described as business common sense. It is a business improvement tool which provides guidance on good management practices. Training in a Quality Management System Based
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Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System is a food processing management system that addresses food safety through a preventative approach. This is achieved by the identification and control of biological, chemical and physical hazards associated with raw materials and handling, processing, storage and distribution of the finished product prior to consumption. These hazards
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This Certification program is a voluntary programme aimed at setting standards for the operation of beauty and wellness facilities to ensure the protection of the health and safety of consumers and delivery of quality service by professional and knowledgeable operators. The certification programme has three tiers/levels, bronze, gold and platinum. At each level there are
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Bakers’ Certification Programme The Bakers’ Certification programme is one where the baking process is certified as being hygienic. It is a programme under the Food Certification Programme which gives the assurance that the activities of the sector meet the specification of the relevant standards to ensure consumer health, safety and satisfaction. A Certificate of Food
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Reducing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency are at the forefront of the global climate change agenda. ISO 50001, the flagship International Standard for improving energy performance, has just been updated. Energy consumption is on the rise, despite the fact that it contributes to nearly 60 % of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.[1] At the same
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The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards provides the following training courses: Code of Practice – Beauty and Wellness (SLCP 13-1) HACCP Food Safety System – Training in the Principles and Implementation Basic Training in Food Safety Understanding ISO 9001 – Training in a Quality Management System
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The St. Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are working to strengthen the connection between standardization and public policies.
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The Human Resource Management & Training Department is charged with the responsibility for managing the personal and career development of the Bureau’s employees. This is achieved through the strategic recruitment and selection of personnel, performance management and the provision and management of training and development opportunities. The Department is also responsible for coordinating special events,
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