Standardization

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...

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CIRCULAR ECONOMY: Achievements under the QI4CE Project

In October 2021, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) signed onto a two-year project titled “Quality Infrastructure for Circular Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean (QI4CE)”. German development cooperation supported this project which was jointly implemented by the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt and the Organization of American States. The...

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The Circular Economy

The Circular Economy We live in a world where the linear economy, referred to as the take-make-dispose model, prevails. It exists where resources are used to satisfy consumer product demands leading to unnecessary wastage.  In the linear economy many companies manufacture products, which originate from massive amounts of non-recyclable, non-biodegradable,...

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Understanding Biodegradable Plastics

Dr Denise M. Beckles October 2023 The growing interest in the environment and sustainable development in Trinidad and Tobago and around the region has resulted in a variety of efforts to reduce the use of single use plastics. The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards has developed, in conjunction with...

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Cultivating Quality: Good Agricultural Practices and the Future of Agriculture in T&T

Renowned agricultural scientist, M. S. Swaminathan said, “If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right.” These words, profound and undeniable, encapsulate the immense importance of our agricultural endeavours. In a world where the intricacies of global challenges like food security, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity...

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