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2.0 FAQs
See below a list of frequently asked questions and the responses. Contact the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards if your questions are not below or have not been answered adequately. 1.What is SLBS doing about establishments that do not practice food hygiene? The Ministry of Health is the regulatory agency for food establishments. For its …
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No Vacancies There are currently no vacancies at the Bureau of Standards. please feel free to check back at a later date.
Revision of Fee Structure
The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) under the Chapter 13.25 is authorized to examine goods imported and manufactured locally to determine compliance with mandatory standards. As of January 3rd 2003, the monitoring of goods manufactured in and imported into Saint Lucia has been effected through the Compulsory Standards Compliance Programme. The Compulsory Standards Compliance …
Update: SLBS withdraws non-conforming electrical items from the market
The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) has withdrawn from the market non-conforming transformers because of possible risk to the health and safety of consumers. An assessment of the product brand Trisonic Step Up and Down Transformers, models TS-401-3P, TS-402-3P & TS-405-3P and Seven Star Step Up and Down Transformers, models ST-200U/D, indicate that the …
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Bureau Closure
NOTICE The public is advised of the closure of all SLBS locations on Friday 19th October 2018. This is to allow all employees to attend an important meeting. Regular services will resume on Monday 22 October 2018. Thank you for your understanding.
Functions of the Bureau
In order to promote the general welfare of the nation, the aims and objectives of the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards are to: • co-ordinate standardization and related activities at all levels (e.g. company, national, regional and international); • prepare and promulgate national standards; • promote and encourage the maintenance of standards for the improvement …
SLBS Quality Policy
The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards, as the national standards body and metrology institute, is committed to promoting quality, standardization and metrology for the enhancement of the economy of the nation, and the quality of life of its people.Our programmes are therefore aligned to national economic and social priorities. Additionally, we work steadfastly to influence …
Corporate
The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards was established as a statutory body under the Standards Act No. 14 of 1990, and commenced operations on 01 April 1991. The affairs of SLBS are governed by a broad based Standards Council, which sets the policy direction of the institution. This Council is accountable to the Minister with …
