The hard work of developing Quality Infrastructure in the Caribbean is just starting to pay off. That’s the view of quality expert, Mr. Pat Paladino, as he addressed a meeting of National Accreditation Focal Points (NAFP) officials from eight CARICOM countries in Barbados this week. The workshop is an initiative...
GRENADA BUREAU OF STANDARDS ISSUES INTERIM EXPORTERS LICENCES
St. George’s, GRENADA -- On February 9, 2017, two (2) exporters of fresh produce received interim licences, allowing them to export fresh produce before obtaining their official Exportation of Fresh Produce Licence. The exporters are Walter Charles and Big Mac Enterprises operating at Soubise, St. Andrew’s and Calliste, St. George’s,...
World Quality Month 2016 – Save Money, Invest in National and Regional Quality Infrastructure
An investment in Quality is always a positive step for any country. In addition to saving money in the long run, it is also a step towards sustainability for that country, and in the context of the Caribbean this can extend to the Region as a whole. It is for...
Developing Metrology in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Experience
The development of metrology in the Caribbean has generally been adversely impacted by many of the specific social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities associated with their characterization as Small Island Developing States (SIDS). More specifically, in many countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), whilst recognized by some of the major industries,...
Regional Quality Assurance Network Hailed as Good Step for Caribbean Trade
The establishment of the first public/private sector network to oversee issues of quality assurance for testing, inspection and certification bodies, has been described by a top European Union official as a positive and necessary step in the Caribbean. Speaking at the opening of the Second Meeting of Caribbean Network of...