What is the NSS? The NSS outlines the goals and objectives of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) as it pertains to standards development, for the period 2019 to 2022. This standards framework is key to facilitating global trade and economic diversification. The use of the NSS ensures...
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Stakeholder Consultation: Proposed Compulsory Standard on Laundry Detergents
Click here to download the draft national standard for laundry detergents, TTCS 7:20XX, Laundry detergent – Compulsory requirements.
TTBS partners with Ministry of Planning and Development to Minimize Harmful Effects to the Ozone Layer
Trinidad and Tobago has been implementing the Montreal Protocol on the phase out of substances which have been found to be damaging to the ozone layer, a natural shield which protects life on earth from harmful ultra violet rays. More below.
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....
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...
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...
Municipal Market Verification Schedule 2019/2020
MARKET VERIFICATION SCHEDULE 2019 2020
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...
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...