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SLBS Metrology Laboratory Achieves ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) is pleased to announce that its Metrology Laboratory has been awarded accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, following an initial onsite assessment of the Laboratory at its new location at the National Agricultural Diagnostic Facility (NADF). The accreditation was granted on

Safe by Design: Standards for Occupational Health and Workplace Safety Owning or managing a business means taking responsibility for more than productivity, profits and customer satisfaction. It also means taking responsibility for the people who make the organization’s work possible. Occupational health and safety (OHS) is not simply about putting up warning signs, providing protective

Workshop on Labelling Requirements for Prepackaged Local Fruit Juice! Calling All Local Juice Producers! Are you producing or selling local fruit juices? Do you know what information needs to appear on your product label? Join the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) for a FREE workshop on Labelling Requirements for Prepackaged Local Fruit Juice! Learn

Making Smarter Choices: Labels as our Guide Consumer safety is a critical consideration in every purchasing decision. However, many consumers buy products without carefully reviewing the information provided on the label, often relying instead on packaging, branding, or appearance. This practice can increase the risk of purchasing products that may not be suitable for an

From Farm to Table – Standards that Keep Livestock Healthy In this article we highlight the importance of food security and investing in a healthy, thriving agricultural sector, we realize that this industry involves much more than the crops we grow. Livestock farming forms a vital part of Saint Lucia’s food supply, as healthy animals

Protecting Investments Through – Asset Management Standards It takes effort, determination, and significant investment to start and sustain a business. An organization’s ability to create products and deliver services efficiently is highly dependent on the assets it invests in. From the heavy machinery used to manufacture products, to laptops and software that support daily office

Cultivating Quality & Sustainability: Standards in Agriculture Agriculture serves as the heartbeat of Saint Lucia’s economy, bridging the gap between local livelihoods and national prosperity. Beyond its role as our primary food source, the sector is a pillar of food security and economic resilience. To empower our farmers, processors, and distributors to thrive in an

Investing in Standards! : From Idea to Impact. As an entrepreneur or manufacturer, it is important to know that when you invest in the purchase of a standard you invest in more than compliance. The investment made is in the trust of your customers, in safer products, stronger businesses and in opportunities to compete beyond

Safe By Standard: Understanding The Standards for Safe Drinking Water Water is a fundamental need for daily life. We utilize water for consumption and sanitation purposes and have become acutely aware of the importance of clean and uncontaminated water in protecting our health and reducing the spread of illnesses. It is for this reason, as

Confidence Built by Accreditation Every day, consumers and businesses in Saint Lucia rely on products, services, measurements, and testing results without giving much thought to the systems that ensure their reliability. Behind that confidence stands the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS), helping to safeguard quality, safety, and fairness across the economy. Whether you are