Biden Administration Finalizes Lightbulb Efficiency Rules

The Biden administration on Friday finalized lightbulb efficiency rules first proposed in late 2022. The final rule will more than double the required efficiency level for the most common lightbulbs, from 45 lumens (the unit of measurement for light intensity) per watt to more than 120 lumens per watt The rule won praise from energy efficiency lobbying groups, with the American Council...

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TTBS@50: Building a Quality Nation, One Standard at a Time

  Established in 1974, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) set out with a vision to become the leading provider of national quality solutions, fostering a standards-conscious society and a globally competitive nation. Governed by the Standards Act No. 18 of 1997, TTBS has played a pivotal role in shaping Trinidad and Tobago’s Quality Infrastructure. As the National Standard Body...

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Stakeholder Consultation: Compact Fluorescent Lamps & Light Emitting Diode Lamps

The Implementation Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS), invites you to attend a Stakeholder Consultation on the National Compulsory Standard, TTCS 11:2021 – Energy Labelling – Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Light Emitting Diode Lamps – Compulsory Requirements. CLICK HERE FOR EVENT REGISTRATION FORM Event Address: 1-2 Century Drive, Trincity Industrial Estate, Macoya, TUNAPUNA Date: Wednesday 17th April, 2024...

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Attention: TTBS Management Systems Certified Clients

ADDITION OF CLIMATE CHANGE REQUIREMENTS TO ISO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS On February 23, 2024 the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the Climate Action Amendments to the ISO Management Systems Standards (MSS). These changes were made to support the ISO London Declaration, which commits to combating climate change and contributing to the global climate agenda. The...

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Draft Trinidad & Tobago Compulsory Standard For Public Comment – PCTTCS 33:20XX, Pepper spray – Compulsory requirements

The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards has issued the following draft compulsory standard for Public Comment. PCTTCS 33:20XX, Pepper spray – Compulsory requirements Members of the public are invited to review and provide feedback on the draft document. PCTTCS 33:20XX,  Pepper spray – Compulsory requirements (Read-only access) Google form for submission of comments You may also use the comment form in MS...

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