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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Vacancy – Metrology Assistant

Metrology Assistant Job Information Job Title: Metrology Assistant Classification: Department: Metrology Duty Station: Saint Lucia Functional Responsibilities Reports to: Head of Metrology Supervises: 0 Internal Liaison: External Liaison: Job Summary The Metrology Assistant is to assist with the inspection activities of the Metrology Department and the scheduling for the verification and calibration of all measuring

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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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Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Reinforces Compliance with Market Surveillance Program

Register for Free Label Design Workshop Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Reinforces Compliance with Market Surveillance Program Saint Lucia, October 30, 2024 – The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) is actively implementing its market surveillance program, in accordance with the Standards Act 14 of 1990 (Chapter 13.25) and the Standards Regulations, across various retail

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Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Collaborates with the Ministry of Tourism

Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Collaborates with the Ministry of Tourism The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards is pleased to have collaborated with the Ministry of Tourism to roll out the Tourism Development Act which would initiate its Tourism Certification drive.   The Act seeks to facilitate inclusive, resilient and sustainable tourism development; while for

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World Accreditation Day 2024

World Accreditation Day 2024 June 9th 2024 marks World Accreditation Day (WAD2024), a global initiative established by International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to promote the value of accreditation. The 2024 theme is ‘Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the Future’ and aims to draw attention to how accreditation can provide confidence

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