Press Release: Fuel Quality Conforms to National Compulsory Standards Established by TTBS

“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 its head office in Tunapuna. Acknowledging the concerns expressed by some motorists...

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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 form for completion: Water Treatment, Management and Efficiency for the tourism industry...

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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 to affect our region.  The standardization of these goods can also support...

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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 the correct weight of the tomatoes is 2 kg but the scale...

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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 two day meeting, history was created with the official signing of a...

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