National Standardization Strategy (NSS)
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 that the standards development process is more market-driven, flexible and responsive to...
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. Click here to register Click here to view draft National Compulsory Standard,...
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 compostable packaging materials are possible alternative materials to single use expanded polystyrene....