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Stakeholder Consultation on the draft National Compulsory Standard for Structural Steel Products

All interested parties including: Structural Designers; Contractors; Manufacturers; Retailers; and Approval Agencies are invited to provide feedback on the draft compulsory standard for Structural Steel Products. Date: Tuesday 3rd December, 2019 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Venue: Premier Quality Services Limited, 2 Century Drive, Trincity Industrial Estate, Macoya, Tunapuna....

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Awareness Session on Standards for Biodegradable and Compostable Materials

We have reached full capacity for this event. If you require further information, please contact Ms. Nadita Ramachala at: 662-8827 ext 2044. Date – 12th December, 2019 Why attend this Session? – Single-use expanded polystyrene plastic products contribute to environmental pollution both on land and in the oceans. Biodegradable and...

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Identification and Selection of Fabrics Workshop

The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards has developed the national standard TTS 578:2019, Guide to the selection of fabrics to support the growth and development of the fashion industry. A half-day workshop will be held in collaboration with the FashionTT on Wednesday 20th November 2019 to provide guidance on how to select...

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TTBS Celebrates World Standards Day 2019

As we celebrate World Standards Day 2019, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) joins the International Community in celebrating this significant day aimed at acknowledging the tremendous contribution of all stakeholders involved in national, regional and international standardization. Standardization underpins national level policies and strategies aimed at trade...

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Update on the Stakeholder Meeting for Children’s Toys

Importers, prospective importers, distributors and other stakeholders of children’s toys attended a Stakeholder Consultation on the Revision of the National Compulsory Standard: TTS/ISO 8124-3 – Safety of Toys – Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements on Thursday 10th October, 2019, 9:30 a.m. at TTBS. TTBS is in the process of...

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TTBS Ensures Customers Receive Value For Money At The Markets

2019-10-09 On Wednesday 9th October, 2019 Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS), launched the verification of market scales – “stamping of scales” at the Sangre Grande Municipal Market.  The verification exercise is currently being rolled out in phases across all municipal markets nationwide, and will be conducted during the...

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