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) based in Maryland, U.S.A., will commence on April 30th 2020.
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 below for details.
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 Symbol for Corrosive Chemicals. Effective April 30th 2020, no further allowances of...
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 spread of the disease, verifications of measuring devices used in trade nationwide...
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 such as bacteria, viruses and algae when used appropriately. TTBS, continues to...