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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 […]

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

Tour of Metrology and National Agricultural Diagnostic Facility (NADF) Laboratories On Friday 17th May 2024, a tour of the Metrology Lab of the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) and the National Agricultural Diagnostic Facility (NADF) was conducted as part of the observance of World Metrology Day. World Metrology Day is celebrated annually on the

Saint Lucia: A Comprehensive Approach to Tackling Nanoplastics in Prepackaged Food As concerns surrounding the potential impact of nano-plastics on human health and the environment become more prevalent, we explore the potential health risks associated with nanoplastics, delve into the regulatory measures proposed for Saint Lucia, and discuss eco-friendly alternatives. Nanoplastics: Unraveling the Unknowns: Nanoplastics,

“TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN PACKAGING AND LABELLING TO MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (MSMEs) IN SAINT LUCIA” CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO FACILITATE MSMEs ACCESS TO LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS THROUGH PACKAGING AND LABELLING TECHNIQUES The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards wishes to procure consultancy services in the following 3 areas: Training in current packaging and labelling trends

Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Hosts International Measurement Science Conference The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) in collaboration with Inter American Metrology System, ([SIM] by its acronym in Spanish), is pleased to hold the Annual General Assembly and SIM Week from 31st October 2022 to 4th November 2022 in Saint Lucia. The island will