In an effort to minimise the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and in keeping with the guidelines and protocols established by the Ministry of Health and the international health organisations, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) and its subsidiary Premier Quality Services Limited (PQSL) will continue...
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TTBS’ COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Measures Update 2020-05-01
As part of our measures to protect the health and safety of our staff and stakeholders and minimize the spread of COVID-19 , Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) will continue to maintain its risk mitigation measures across its operations in an effort to stem the potential impact of...
COVID-19 Measures: Management of TTLABS Activities
This notice is addressed to all TTLABS Accredited Organizations and Stakeholders. Given the current global COVID-19 pandemic, TTLABS would like to communicate with our current accredited customers and other stakeholders the strategies and actions being taken at this time. Management has been monitoring the news, both locally and internationally, surrounding...
TTBS Accreditation Update – New ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation Symbol
The Metrology and Laboratory Services Divisions of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) are pleased to announce the success of a planned transfer of its accreditation ISO/IEC 17025:2017 services. The accreditation provider transfer from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)...
TTBS’ COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Measures – Update 2020-04-07
The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) has taken a number of measures to mitigate the potential impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on its employees’ safety, health and well-being and, by extension, the general public. As part of these measures, TTBS has adjusted its regulatory activities. See...
Enforcement of Standard for Liquid Chlorine Bleach
The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) reminds the industry that the National Compulsory Standard, TTCS 1:2018, Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (Liquid Chlorine Bleach) – Compulsory Requirements, is in effect. Effective April 03 2020, no further allowances will be given except for the correction of the format of the Hazard...
Postponement of Legal Metrology Verifications
The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) would like to advise ALL CUSTOMERS and other interested parties that, due to the global Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and as part of the national drive to safeguard the health of the population of Trinidad and Tobago by reducing the potential...
Compulsory Labelling Requirements for Liquid Chlorine Bleach
With the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, keeping yourself and just about everything else sanitized and virus-free is of utmost importance. Fortunately, using a bleach solution is one way to disinfect areas contaminated with COVID-19. Liquid Chlorine Bleach can be used as an effective disinfectant and sanitizer against hazards...
For Public Comment: Draft Compulsory Standard for Laundry Detergents
We invite you to share your views on the draft compulsory National Standard for Laundry Detergents. TTCS 7:20XX, Laundry detergents – Compulsory requirements Click here to read draft standard Click here to submit comments on the draft standard Extended Closing Date for Comments: 30th June, 2020.
General Household and Automotive Cleaning Chemicals
In light of the serious threats posed by the Covid-19 virus, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) is committed to safeguarding public and industrial welfare, health and safety and protection of the environment. TTBS has the responsibility under its mandate outlined in the Standards Act No. 18 of...