Lab Services

Effluent Testing Service

Please complete the Request for Service Form if you are interested in having Effluent Testing conducted by the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards, Chemical Products Laboratory.

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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...

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Recommended International Specifications for Cloth Face Masks

Wearing a face mask to slow the spread of COVID-19 will only be effective if it’s worn correctly. TTBS notes there are many questions and concerns regarding cloth face masks and takes this opportunity to provide the public with the recommended face mask guidelines such as preferable types of fabrics,...

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Recommended International Specifications for Cloth Face Masks

As part of its continuing measures to control the spread of COVID-19, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has recommended the wearing of a face mask while in public. Manufacturers and bulk buyers interested in determining if their face masks meet the recommended international specifications can email...

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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)...

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Identification and Selection of Fabrics Workshop

The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards has developed the national standard TTS 578:2019, Guide to the selection of fabrics to support the growth and development of the fashion industry. A half-day workshop will be held in collaboration with the FashionTT on Wednesday 20th November 2019 to provide guidance on how to select...

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Congratulations to the TTBS Metrology and Laboratory Teams!

TTBS is proud to announce its successful transition of its Laboratory Quality Management System from ISO/IEC 17025:2005 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPETENCE OF TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES system to the revised ISO/IEC 17025:2017 system.   Making the transition  was no easy task and required updating the management system to conform to...

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