Indoor Air Quality

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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Compliance Fees

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  

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World Accreditation Day Event

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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World Metrology Day

World Metrology Day 2025 Metrology is the science of measurement, and the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) joins the rest of the world in observing World Metrology Day on May 20th. The theme for World Metrology Day 2025 is “Measurements for all times, for all people;” chosen to highlight the importance of measurements in

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Regulation of Saint Lucia’s Beauty and Wellness Industry

Regulation of Saint Lucia’s Beauty and Wellness Industry It may not be widely known, but Saint Lucia’s beauty and wellness industry is regulated by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs- Environmental Health Division, under the Public Health Act—specifically the Barber and Body Art Facility Regulations. These regulations are further supported by the Saint

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Draft law maps the way for hemp, marijuana sectors to open up in St. Lucia this year

Draft law maps the way for hemp, marijuana sectors to open up in St. Lucia this year January 21, 2025 / Latin America, Legislation, News A draft cannabis law in St. Lucia aims to open up the markets for both marijuana and industrial hemp. The proposed legislation, recently released for public review, outlines regulations for

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