2019-08-15 “In today’s global economy, millions of products and services are traded across borders and there are valid concerns surrounding their functionality, reliability, and safety and impact on consumer health and the environment. In order to demonstrate compliance with a country’s regulations, products and services must be tested, inspected and...
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TTBS to Enforce Revised Compulsory Standard for Liquid Chlorine Bleach
“Where products and services pose a substantive risk to the consumer or public, Standards can be declared Compulsory, as is the case with the Standard for Liquid Chlorine Bleach being discussed today”. Its use in eliminating dangerous micro-organisms and its hazardous nature demonstrates direct links to welfare, health and...
Proposed Standards for Withdrawal
PROPOSED STANDARDS FOR WITHDRAWAL In accordance with the Standards Act, No. 18 of 1997, the following Trinidad and Tobago standards are being issued for withdrawal. These standards are VOLUNTARY and are being withdrawn because they are obsolete. Copies of these standards are available from the Bureau’s Information Centre for consultation...
For Public Comment: Draft Voluntary National Standards for Cloud Computing
We invite you to share your views on the proposed Draft Voluntary National Standards for Cloud Computing which are being issued for Public Comment. Closing date for comments: Friday 23rd August 2019. PCTTS/ISO/IEC 17788:20XX, Information Technology – Cloud Computing – Overview and Vocabulary Scope: This Recommendation | International Standard provides...
Stakeholder Meeting: Powdered Laundry Detergents
All importers, prospective importers, distributors and other stakeholders of powered laundry detergents are invited to attend a stakeholder consultation on Thursday 18th July, 2019 at 9:00 am.
Stakeholder Meeting: Liquid Chlorine Bleach
Invitation to attend a national stakeholder meeting on the enforcement of the compulsory standard for liquid chlorine bleach.
Invitation to Stakeholder Meeting: Deya Oil
Invitation to Stakeholder Meeting Date: Friday 28th June 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Venue: Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards, 1-2 Century Drive, Trincity Industrial Estate, Macoya For further information contact: Ms Carla Smith, Standards Officer III, Implementation Division Telephone: (868) 662-8827 ext. 2427 Email: Carla.Smith@ttbs.org.tt Ms Joanne O’Connell, Clerk/Stenographer II,...
Final Draft CARICOM Regional Standard for voting: FDCRS 47:20XX, Paints—Water-Borne Coatings — Specification
FDCRS47:20XX, Paints—Water-Borne Coatings — Specification Scope: This standard establishes requirements for water-borne, decorative coatings intended for use on interior and exterior surfaces. It applies to final packaged products, untinted bases and products tinted at the point of sale. It also establishes requirements for characteristics, performance and labelling of coatings and...
Attention Tourism Operators
Did you know that TTTIC as a quality tool can help you to promote your business? Tourism Operators are encouraged to apply now ! The Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Industry Certification (TTTIC) programme demonstrates to your customers that you care about offering quality services within your operations. You are also...
Trade Minister Promotes Accreditation of Public Laboratories
Minister of Trade and Industry (MTI), Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon underscored the importance for public laboratories to become accredited, in order to improve the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) and culture of quality in Trinidad and Tobago, to support a diverse and competitive economy. In delivering the Feature Address at...