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World Standards Day 2020: Protecting the planet with standards

World Standards Day 2020 Joint Message By IEC, ISO and ITU  Earth, a finite vessel of life in the vastness of our solar system. Life on earth depends on energy coming from the sun. However, over the last century human and large-scale industrial activities of our modern civilization have added to the earth’s...

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Legal Metrology Services Update #5 – 2020-09-30

All verification services provided by the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) through the Legal Metrology Inspectorate (LMI) will cease until October 12, 2020. Additionally, owners of all measuring devices that have expired Certificates of Verification are kindly asked to submit your request for verification through TTBS’ online portal,...

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Recommended International Specifications for Cloth Face Masks

Wearing a face mask to slow the spread of COVID-19 will only be effective if it’s worn correctly. TTBS notes there are many questions and concerns regarding cloth face masks and takes this opportunity to provide the public with the recommended face mask guidelines such as preferable types of fabrics,...

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TTBS Electronic Payment Services – Update #5

TTBS and its subsidiary Premier Quality Services Limited (PQSL), will continue to maintain its risk mitigation strategy of non-acceptance of payments at its offices until further notice despite resumption of operations.

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For Public Comment: Draft CARICOM Regional Standard for Biodegradable Products

The CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) has issued the draft CARICOM Regional Standard for Biodegradable Products for comments. Members of the public are invited to review and provide feedback on the draft standard. Please download the standard and submit any comments using the Google Form. • DCRS...

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For Approval: Draft CARICOM Regional Standard For Wheat Flour

The CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) has issued the final draft CARICOM Regional Standard for Wheat Flour for voting. Members of the public are invited to review and state position on the draft document. Please download the standard and submit any comments using the Google Form. •...

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