About TTBS

The Trinidad & Tobago Bureau of Standards ( TTBS) is a body corporate established on July 8th, 1974 and now governed by the authority of the Standards Act No. 18 of 1997. TTBS operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Trade and Industry. It has a statutory responsibility for the quality of goods and services, which are subject to trade in the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, except food, drugs, cosmetics.

Mandate

The primary role of TTBS is to develop, promote and enforce standards in order to improve the quality and performance of goods produced or used in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. To ensure industrial efficiency and development; promote public and industrial welfare, health and safety; and protect the environment.

TTBS’ standards development mandate excludes foods, devices, drugs and cosmetics, which fall under the purview of the Ministry of Health.

Vision Statement

To be the essential provider of national quality solutions leading to a standards conscious society that is globally competitive.

Mission Statement

To champion the development and implementation of standards, measurement systems and conformity assessment services for the competitiveness and sustainability of Trinidad and Tobago.

 

NAMES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE TTBS’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. Lawford Dupres – Chairman of the Board

Mrs. Renee Johncilla – Vice Chairman of the Board

Ms. Candice Lackhansingh – Director

Mr. Farz Khan – Director

Mr. Maurice Moniquette – Director

Mr. Andre Ow Buland – Director

Mr. Vishram Ramlackhan – Director

Mr. Herman Noel – Director

Mr. Emil Ramkissoon – Director

 

TTBS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Jose Edwardo Trejo