The Caribbean Region’s latest quality-related project is looking to take as much advantage of the European Union-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The newest project, under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) EPA Programme’s Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Component, is aiming to find and close the existing quality gaps in...
Suriname Announces Standard for Coconut Sector
The first step towards standardization within the Suriname coconut sector is a fact! Based on its mandate laid down in SB 2006 no. 30 Article 4, paragraph 1, the Final Draft National Standard “Coconut Oil Specifications” was developed by the Surinamese Standards Bureau (SSB) and was therefore adopted as the...
CROSQ Celebrates Technological Advancements on World Standards Day
As the world celebrates the standards that enable seamless video production and sharing, on World Standards Day, October 14, 2019, the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), will likewise be acknowledging these breakthroughs for the Caribbean with the launch of a digital promotional campaign.The campaign, part of the...
CROSQ Brings International Attention to Standards Work With UL Partnership
The CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards & Quality (CROSQ) has made yet another stride in its efforts to bring international attention to the work of the region in standards and quality services development. As part of its strategic objective to further support of Member States’ aspirations, develop deeper relations with...
CROSQ Makes Quality Links Across Africa and the Pacific
New avenues for expanding intra-African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) trade are being explored, using quality as the basis for strengthening partnerships with CARICOM Member States. This development comes with the launch of a second component of a joint TradeCom II Programme/ CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) initiative,...
