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Complaints / Feedback

At the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards we value your feedback. Also if there is some aspect of our service you are not happy with let us know as we practice continuous improvement.

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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Career & Jobs

VACANCY FOR HEAD OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field with a minimum of four years experience in a similar position or Chartered Accountant – ACCA, …

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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 …

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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The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) has withdrawn from the market non-conforming transformers because of possible risk to the health and safety of consumers.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 …

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