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Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards awarded ISO 17020 Accreditation

Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards awarded ISO 17020 Accreditation The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) is pleased to inform that it has added another achievement to its list of successes, the accreditation of the SLBS Compliance Department to ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection. […]

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Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Training

HACCP Food Safety – Training in the Principles and Implementation Introduction Food safety is everyone’s responsibility. Farmers and growers, manufacturers and processors, food handlers and consumers, all have a responsibility to assure that food is safe and suitable for consumption. Outbreaks of food-borne illness are at best unpleasant; at worst, they can be fatal. Other

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Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) participates in a regional training workshop as part of the IAEA project to support Regulatory authorities in the Caribbean (RLA9087).

Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) participates in a regional training workshop as part of the IAEA project to support Regulatory authorities in the Caribbean (RLA9087). Saint Lucia is advancing on the path to formalizing a legal and regulatory framework for the effective regulatory control of facilities and activities that give rise to radiation risks.

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Recall of Brut & Sure Antiperspirant & Deodorant Aerosol Sprays

Recall of Brut & Sure Antiperspirant & Deodorant Aerosol Sprays The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) wishes to inform the public of the recall of the Sure and Brut Aerosol Sprays listed in the table below due to the presence of benzene. Brand Product Description UPC Expiration Date Brut Classic Antiperspirant Aerosol, 4oz 00827755070085

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Technical Mission of Cannabis Taskforce to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Technical Mission of Cannabis Taskforce to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The Minister of Commerce, Business Development, Manufacturing, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs Honourable Emma Hippolyte, Chair of the Cannabis Taskforce led a Technical Mission to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 8th -10 June 2022. The delegation included Mr Dylan Norbert-Inglis, Vice- Chair & Legal

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Saint Lucia Delegation Tours St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cannabis Establishments.

Saint Lucia Delegation Tours St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cannabis Establishments. A delegation from the Government of Saint Lucia arrived in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday 8 June to conduct a tour of several cannabis establishments.   The team met with Hon. Minister Saboto Caesar and members of Staff of the Ministry of

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World Accreditation Day 2022

WORLD ACCREDITATION DAY 2022 Joint Statement by Emanuele Riva, IAF Chair, and Etty Feller, ILAC Chair ACCREDITATION Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment The global accreditation organizations IAF and ILAC once again come together on 9 June to celebrate World Accreditation Day. The 2022 theme is Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment

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Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Takes Part in Business Forum

Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Takes Part in Business Forum On Sunday, 29th May 2022 the Ministry of Commerce under the auspices of Hon. Emma Hippolyte and along with its partnering agencies held their first Business Forum at the  St. Isidore’s Hall, Soufriere for all entrepreneurs and persons interested in starting their business. The purpose

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