“The motoring public can be assured that the fuel quality being imported to Trinidad and Tobago conforms to current national compulsory standards”. This assurance was given by Mr Lawford Dupres, Chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS), on Monday 15th April, 2019 during a media conference at...
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Evaluation of proposal for CARICOM Regional Standards for the Tourism Industry
TTBS is seeking your kind assistance in the evaluation of these proposed regional standard projects. Each project should be evaluated individually using the relevant Google Form. The deadline date is 2019-04-29. See below the CROSQ NWIP and supporting documentation for review. CROSQ NWIP Annex 1 See below for the Evaluation...
TTBS to Commence Mandatory Certification for Hollow Clay Blocks
“In fulfilling our mandate over the 2019 – 2022 period, our National Standardization Strategy focuses on high priority Products and Services, including Construction Goods. The standardization of these products contributes towards the overall mitigation against threats associated with natural disasters such as earthquakes, tropical storms and hurricanes which are known...
LMI Conducts Market Awareness Session
When we go to the market, almost everything we buy is priced based on its weight – bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, etc. It is therefore important that the weighing scale is measuring the weight accurately. If the scale is under-weighting, then the vendor is at a disadvantage. For example, if...
NETWORK OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE (CARICHAM) LAUNCHED AND FIRST OFFICIAL MEETING HELD
PRESS RELEASE 03 APRIL, 2019 Executive Directors of sixteen (16) Chambers of Commerce across the Caribbean region gathered at the Accra Beach Resort and Spa in Barbados on April 1 and 2, 2019, for the Official Launch and First Meeting of the Network of Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM). During the...
ATTENTION: Sangre Grande Market Vendors
The Legal Metrology Inspectorate (LMI) a unit of the TTBS, will be visiting Sangre Grande Market vendors to hold discussions regarding Market Scale Verification – “Stamping of scales” on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th April, 2019, from 5.00a.m. – 12noon. This awareness exercise will be done in all markets across...
Stakeholder Consultation: Regional Energy Efficiency – Labelling Scheme
To introduce the relevant regional minimum energy performance standards for lighting products (CFLs & LEDs), refrigerators and air conditioners…
For Public Comment: Processed Foods – Wheat Flour – Specification (CROSQ)
Click here to view the Draft Standard. You may place your comments by clicking here. Please note the deadline for comments is 15th May 2019. Standard Number: DCRS 64: 201X
CROSQ Releases New Energy Efficiency Standards Developed in Collaboration with the International Code Council and ASHRAE
The International Code Council, ASHRAE, the CARICOM Secretariat Energy Unit and the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) announced today the release of new standards for energy efficient buildings for its Member States. The 2018 CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (CREEBC), which will cover both commercial and...
Stakeholder Consultation on the Draft Compulsory Standard for Concrete Masonry Units
Click on the hyperlink text to: Register to attend stakeholder consultation Access draft standard Submit comments on draft standard