• Completed forms along with Business Certificate of Registration can be emailed to: ricardo.mohammed@ttbs.org.tt
• Any question or inquiries, please contact:

Mr. Ricardo Mohammed
Certification Division
Trinidad & Tobago Bureau of Standards
Address: 1-2 Century Dr, Macoya
Email: ricardo.mohammed@ttbs.org.tt
Tel: 662-8827 ext. 2222

This hands-on training program is designed to equip businesses with the skills and knowledge they need to implement GMP standards in real-world settings. It is applicable to small kitchens right up to automated manufacturing production floors. Participants gained valuable insights into how to develop safe systems that enhance product quality, minimize defects, and build consumer trust. The training covered essential topics such as pest control, product traceability, and good hygiene practices—key elements in reducing the risk of recalls and ensuring consistent product safety.

By completing the program, all participants received certificates, signaling their readiness to implement GMP in their operations.

Unlock New Markets with GMP Certification

Manufacturers who meet GMP standards are better positioned to access international markets, build stronger customer relationships, and reduce the risk of costly quality and safety issues. By partnering with TTBS, businesses can strengthen their operations and gain a competitive edge in both local and global markets.

Key Benefits of GMP Training with TTBS

• Regulatory Compliance – The GMP training provided by TTBS ensures that manufacturers adhere to both standards and regulations Including standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Improved Product Quality and Safety – By implementing GMP, businesses can significantly reduce the risk of product recalls and quality issues. TTBS’s training empowers manufacturers to develop efficient systems that minimize defects, ensure product consistency, and enhance consumer trust.
• Customized Solutions – TTBS offers tailored training sessions that address the unique needs of each business, ensuring that all processes—from production line management to record-keeping—are optimized for efficiency and quality.
• Certification Opportunities – Beyond training, TTBS offers certification that can further strengthen a company’s reputation and compliance. Achieving GMP certification through TTBS adds significant value to any business, signaling reliability and quality to consumers and regulators alike.

Why Choose TTBS for GMP Training?

With 50 years of experience, TTBS provides not only training but also product certification, systems certifications and audits, to further enhance a company’s reputation and compliance. Earning a GMP certification through TTBS sends a clear signal to consumers and regulators: your business prioritizes quality, reliability, safety, regulatory requirements and consumer expectations.

Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your business with TTBS’s GMP training programs. To learn more or to enroll, contact us at:

certification@ttbs.org.tt
662-8827 ext 2221

Mobile: 773-9178

Let TTBS help you take your business to the next level by ensuring your products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Scarborough, Tobago – May 8th 2024 – In a significant step towards enhancing the quality and competitiveness of Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism industry, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) and the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL) have entered into a three-year Service Level Agreement (SLA) to relaunch the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Industry Certification (TTTIC) programme on the picturesque island of Tobago.

The signing ceremony, held at the Scarborough Office of TTAL in Tobago, signifies a renewed commitment to excellence in the tourism sector. Under the TTTIC Programme, tourism operators are assessed against national standards, ensuring conformity to regulations, infrastructure, equipment, competence, management, quality, and health and safety protocols.

From left (back): Ms. Yannicka Brown, Standards Officer II, Certification Division, Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS); Mr. Rodney Ramnath, Manager Certification Division, Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS); Mr. Wendell Walker, Director Product Development and Destination Management, Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL); and Ms. Kirsten Cowie-Irvine, Product Development Officer, Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL)
From left (front/seated): Mr. Jose Edwardo Trejo, Executive Director, Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS); and Mr. Phillip Robinson, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL); and

Speaking at the event, Mr. Philip Robinson, Interim Chief Executive Officer of TTAL, underscored the importance of TTTIC for the island’s tourism sector, “The TTTIC programme sets the bar, for the minimum standards of quality tourism operators must achieve and maintain in their operations.”

Mr. Jose Trejo, Executive Director of TTBS, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the programme’s role in standardizing and elevating the quality of tourism offerings; “TTTIC serves as a beacon of assurance to visitors, guaranteeing that legal requirements and quality standards are meticulously upheld.”

The TTTIC Programme aims to achieve several objectives, including improving and standardizing the quality of tourism products and services, increasing visitor confidence, and enhancing the competitiveness of tourism operators in the international arena. Additionally, it provides a framework for sustainability and differentiation of Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism product.

Mr. Trejo emphasized the collaborative nature of the partnership, stating, “Today marks a significant milestone in the realm of tourism excellence as TTBS and TTAL commemorate a renewed partnership. Together, we join hands to build a culture of quality and propel our nation to even greater heights on the global tourism stage.”
With sixty-four certifications issued since 2018 in Tobago, primarily focusing on the accommodation sector, tourism operators are encouraged to embrace the TTTIC programme and strive for excellence in every facet of their operations.

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For further information about the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Industry Certification programme, please visit the TTBS website at https://gottbs.com/tttic/ OR the TTAL website at https://tobagobeyond.com/corporate/trade-resources/tttic.

TTBS Media Contact
TTBS Certification Division:
TTBS Phone: +1(868) 463-0803, +1 (868) 662-8827 ext. 2221/2225, 2230
Email: tttic@ttbs.org.tt or certification@ttbs.org.tt

TTAL Media Contact
Marketing and Communications Department
Phone: +1(868) 612 8825 ext. 2002
Email: communications@tobagotourism.org

On February 23, 2024 the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the Climate Action Amendments to the ISO Management Systems Standards (MSS). These changes were made to support the ISO London Declaration, which commits to combating climate change and contributing to the global climate agenda. The purpose of these changes is to ensure that organizations will consider climate change issues when assessing the organization’s context and the needs of interested parties.

While these changes apply to all management systems standards, this notice addresses TTBS’ certification programmes which currently include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. The amendments are included in the following international standards which are available at the ISO website or the TTBS Standards Information Centre:

• ISO 9001:2015/Amd 1:2024 Quality management systems – Requirements – Amendment 1: Climate action changes
• ISO 14001:2015/Amd 1:2024 – Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use – Amendment 1: Climate action changes
• ISO 45001:2018/Amd 1:2024 – Occupational health and safety management systems
  Requirements with guidance for use – Amendment 1: Climate action changes

The amendments are as follows:

• 4.1 Understanding the organization and its context.
  Added: The organization shall determine whether climate change is a relevant issue.
• 4.2 Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties.
  Added: NOTE: Relevant interested parties can have requirements related to climate change.

Please note that amendments are applicable with immediate effect.

TTBS certified clients are expected to determine whether climate change issues are relevant or not and if so, address it accordingly in your management system. To obtain additional details regarding these changes and the comprehensive list of standards included in the joint communiqué, please visit the IAF website at https://iaf.nu/en/news/iaf-and-iso-publish-joint-communique/.

Should you require further information please contact the Certification Division of TTBS at (T) 868 662 8827 Ext 2221 (C) 773-9178 (E) certification@ttbs.org.tt

Official Correspondence

Mr Rodney Ramnath
Manager, Certification Division

Date : Wednesday 27th September, 2023
Time : 10am- 12pm
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87090852171
Registration closes on Tuesday 26th September, 2023 @1:00pm