The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) is pleased to invite you to participate in a virtual Stakeholder Consultation on Tuesday 14^th March 2023 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The objective of the Stakeholder Consultation is to discuss the draft standards on grading of fresh produce which have been issued for public comment.

These draft standards specify proposed requirements for the grading of hot peppers, pineapples and pumpkins which are commercially grown, to be supplied fresh for trade to the local and export markets, in addition to requirements for labelling and packaging, and are as follows:

• PCTTS 660-1:20XX, Agricultural produce – Grading – Part 2: Requirements for hot peppers;
• PCTTS 660-2:20XX, Agricultural produce – Grading – Part 2: Requirements for pineapples; and
• PCTTS 660-3:20XX, Agricultural produce – Grading – Part 2: Requirements for pumpkins.

To register, please use the link below:

• https://tinyurl.com/Registration-Produce-Grading   

Further information on the aforementioned draft standards and the form for providing feedback are available at the following link:

• https://gottbs.com/2023/01/17/draft-trinidad-tobago-voluntary-standards-for-agricultural-produce/

Comments on the draft standards can be submitted to the email provided or at the Stakeholder Consultation.