TTS 663:2023- REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SECTOR – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

This National Standard establishes minimum general requirements for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. It provides requirements for the following: a) redesigning of refrigerant systems; b) installation of cooling systems; c) system operation and maintenance; d) inspection and preventative maintenance; e) record keeping and documentation; f) recovery, recycling and reclaiming; g) handling, transportation and storage of refrigerants; h) disposal of refrigerants and refrigeration systems; i) retrofitting and alternatives; j) safety requirements; k) training and certification; l) regulatory framework; and m) natural and flammable refrigerants. Status: Current  

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TTCS 21:2023 – GENERAL PURPOSE CLEANING, BLEACHING AND DISINFECTING PRODUCTS – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS

Scope: This standard establishes chemical and labelling requirements for general purpose cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting products (including dilutable products) for use in Trinidad and Tobago. This standard applies to the following products:

  1. a)            general purpose cleaners, including but not limited to multipurpose and multi-surface cleaners;
EXAMPLE             Products for cleaning floors, kitchens, countertops, sinks and hard surfaces such as stovetops, cooktops, and microwaves etc.

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CROSQ Recruitment Notice: Technical Officer – Standards

CARICOM REGIONAL ORGANISATION FOR STANDARDS AND QUALITY (CROSQ): TECHNICAL OFFICER – STANDARDS See full recruitment notice details here Introduction The CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) was established in 2002 by a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) treaty as an Intergovernmental Organisation. CROSQ’s main objectives are the development and harmonisation...

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TTBS Engages Stakeholders in Crucial Talks on Lighting Standard

            2024-04-18 – A significant step towards enhancing energy efficiency and consumer protection in Trinidad and Tobago’s lighting sector was undertaken as the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) convened a pivotal National Stakeholder Consultation to address the compulsory standard addressing Energy Labelling of...

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TTBS@50: Building a Quality Nation, One Standard at a Time

  Established in 1974, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) set out with a vision to become the leading provider of national quality solutions, fostering a standards-conscious society and a globally competitive nation. Governed by the Standards Act No. 18 of 1997, TTBS has played a pivotal role...

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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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