A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GNBS CERTIFIES FIRST CIVIL SOCIAL CLINICAL LABORATORY
SCHOOL LECTURES RESUME ACROSS THE COUNTRY
HOSTS SEVERAL NGS
PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL ENERGY ERENCE AND EXPO
Mr. Al Donovan Fraser Executive Director (Ag.)
Greetings!
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) started off the year on a good note, having certified three new companies under the Permit to Use the Made in Guyana Standards Mark Programme, while one new laboratory joined the Laboratory Certification Programme. In addition, works continued with twenty-nine (29) companies which are receiving Technical Assistance from the GNBS to develop their systems in accordance with international standards
In January, the Bureau introduced the non-destructive testing of concrete structures, and commenced the verification and calibration of measuring instruments for the new year. Our Product Compliance team commenced the registration of importers, manufacturers and dealers and continued to monitor the products of these stakeholders. We also provided standards requested by various stakeholders and trained over sixty (60) persons on the requirements of various national and international standards. In February, the GNBS team participated in the International Energy Conference and Expo, the Regional Science Fair for schools in Georgetown, and outreaches to Regions Two, Six and Seven to promote the use of standards and accurate measurement services.
With the establishment of Regional Offices across Guyana, the GNBS is working to improve its efficiency and drive business growth in all sectors of the economy. As we work to create a culture of quality through standards in Guyana, we urge every stakeholder to continue with us on this journey
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DR. LESLIE PERSAUD LABORATORY RENEWS CERTIFRICATION FOR THE NEW YEAR
GNBS PERMITS BACIF TO USE THE MADE IN GUYANA MARK
GNBS COMMENCES VERIFICATION OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS IN TRADE FOR FIRST HALF OF 2023
SCHOOL LECTURES RESUME ACROSS THE COUNTRY
GNBS HOSTS FIRST GRAND COOK-OUT FOR 2023
BARAMA COMPANY LTD. - FIRST TO BE FEATURED BY THE GNBS THIS YEAR
GNBS CONDUCTS TWO-DAY OUTREACH IN ESSEQUIBO
GNBS CONDUCTS TWO-DAY RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING
GNBS SEES HUGE TURNOUT FOR GYS 170:2021 TRAINING
“JAM-ROCK” COOKOUT
In January, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards recertified the first medical laboratory of 2023 The Dr Leslie Persaud Health Care Institute Inc Laboratory was recertified for continuing to maintain the requirements of the GYS 170:2021 Standard, General Requirement for the Operation of a Laboratory.
Technical Officers of the Bureau’s Certification Services Department, Ms. Rosmarie Liliah and Ms. Yan Yi Zhu handed over a certificate and a plaque to the Medical Director of the Laboratory, Dr David Persaud and the Laboratory’s Quality Manager, Ms Natalia Manbodh in the presence of Assistant Medical Director, Dr. Leslie Persaud, Laboratory Quality Consultant, Mr. Lendon Wilson and Medical Technologist, Ms. Tina Puran.
Customers can continue to have confidence in the results provided by this medical laboratory.
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards commenced the mobile verification (stamping) of all weighing and measuring instruments used at markets, shops and other retail outlets across the country.
The first mobile stamping location visited by GNBS Inspectors was the Stabroek Market where hundreds of measuring instruments were verified.
The verification of these instruments, which is done every six months, is crucial to ensure consumers receive accurate measurements in trade.
By virtue of the 1981 Weights & Measures Act, the GNBS is mandated to verify all measuring instruments used in trade. These instruments include scales, masses, measures, storage tanks, flow meters, measuring rules, electricity meters and petrol pumps.
With the commencement of verification, consumers are encouraged to check for the GNBS approval seals when making purchases.
Measuring instruments can also be submitted for verification at the GNBS Head Office in
The Corporate Communications Team of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) interacted and conducted school lectures with the Business Students of President’s College and the Golden Grove Secondary School during January.
training course on Understanding the Requirements of ISO 9001:2015, Quality Management Systems Standard.
This Quality Management Systems Course assisted the seven (7) participants to understand the intent of the ISO 9001 standard, offered guidance on how to build a QMS in their respective organisations, and provided ways to upgrade the current system or integrate it with another management system.
The training also provided benefits of implementing the quality management system and the application of the requirements to a typical business environment.
Participants were from the CARICOM Rice Mills, New GPC, Digicel Guyana, the Guyana Defense Force and Sheriff Security
As we neared the end of the month of January, team members from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards’ Executive Office and Finance Department prepared lunch for all staff.
This monthly exercise fosters employee’s development and team building capacity among employees. The GNBS is committed towards fostering employees’ growth and development through various team building programmes and creating a cohesive working environment.
Barama Company Limited wa company to be featured by th 2023
This is because on October 12 company became the first within industry to achieve the rights GNBS Approved Made in Guyana Mark on its Tropical Hardwood regular, grooved and water-resis
Locally, Barama is a leade transformation of the forestry s continuously aims to deliver qual
The Company’s leadership c acquisition of the Made in Guyana Standards Mark for supporting its drive for quality.
Established over 30 years ago, Bar Guyana’s largest investor within the sector, with its core product being p in various forms, and in five d thicknesses: 4mm, 5 2mm, 9mm, 15mm and 18mm.
With a complement of over 200 emp the company is described as the largest Foreign Direct Investor country.
Monthly, the GNBS features local bus which are standard complaint o utilizing its services which provide with promotional advantages
The Corporate Communications team of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) conducted a two-day outreach in Anna Regina, Region Two (2) on the Essequibo Coast at the beginning of February. During the visit, the team interacted and conducted school lectures with the Business Students of three secondary schools and participated in radio and television programmes.
The schools engaged were Johanna Cecilia Secondary, Anna Regina Multilateral and Charity Secondary Schools. The grades ten (10) and eleven (11) students were very participative and excited to learn about the key functions of the GNBS, careers in Standards, and the importance of using the International System of Units (Metric System) as consumers.
Both programmes, on radio and television, were fruitful as they sought to raise broader stakeholder awareness of the GNBS, Mobile Verification, Product Monitoring, and the Registration of Dealers, Importers and Manufacturers.
two day training on Risk Management.
Our Risk Management training course aided in the learning of various methods and techniques of risk management and offered guidance to participants on the implementation of risk management system to minimize the impact of risks on their businesses Participants were also given the opportunity to learn how to identify risks and assess them using quantitative and qualitative risk assessment matrices.
further equipping with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement a management system that meets the requirements of the revised standard.
The training saw a total of seventeen (17) participants from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Guyana Res New GPC, Sheriff Medical C
Participants of this course acquired the tools to execute an effective audit process, write intelligible and accurate non-conformity statements, assess the significance of the findings, prepare the audit reports and more.
Officers of our Business Development Department facilitated a three-day training to Agro-Processors and Food Manufacturers on Food Safety & Understanding the Requirements of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) System.
The training equipped participants to describe and understand the importance of food safety, identify hazards that can make foods unsafe, use the HACCP system to control hazards.
In addition, participants can now identify the prerequisite programmes essential for ensuring food safety and the hygienic practices necessary to ensure that food produced, processed, packed and transported are safe for human consumption.
This training saw a total of fourteen participants from the Ministry of Health – Standards and Technical Services, Edward B. Beharry Group of Companies, Veterinary Public Health, Bounty Farm and Pritipaul Singh Investment.
Meanwhile, another three-day training session was provided to the staff of Guyana Shore Base Incorporated on Understanding the Requirements of ISO 9001:2015, Quality Management Systems.
The Made in Guyana Standards Mark is a registered mark that aims to provide recognition to locally manufactured products on a national, regional, and international level.
It focuses on creating competitiveness for authentic Guyanese products certified under the Programme while creating a framework for the development of quality systems within our local content
R. Sookraj Jewellery had its certification renewed on February 10, by the GNBS for conforming to the requirements of the Guyana Standard GYS 50:2022, Specification of Gold Articles (12 Karat and 14 Karat).
The Business, which was featured by the GNBS in February, was first certified in 2018. Since then, it has seen the many benefits of taking this step including a significant boost in customer confidence and sales.
During the recertification ceremony, a certificate and plaque were handed over by GNBS Technical Officers, Ms. Rosmarie Liliah and Ms. Yan Yi Zhu to the Manager R. Sookraj Jewellery, Mrs. Corena Sookraj.
This certification programme provides third party assurance that jewellery manufactured by certified gold jewellers conform to requirements of the Guyana Standard.
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) established a presence at the International Energy Conference and Expo from February 14 to 17 at the Guyana Marriott.
The Expo provided an excellent opportunity for the Bureau to remind existing and potential clients and stakeholders of the services we offer and to take businesses to the next level.
Meanwhile, our Head of the oil and Gas Department attended the conference to have a firsthand understand of the direction and expectations of policymakers and other players in the Energy Sector.
The information garnered from the event will guide GNBS as it seeks ways to support those within the sector
employees. The very delicious meals included Jerk chicken, peas and rice and fried dumplings, Jamaican style.
Meanwhile, the GNBS Social Committee hosted an afternoon of games called “Social Flex”, with cool treats and good vibes, featuring game such as dominoes, snake and ladder, ludo and much more. These activities are aimed at fostering employee’s growth and development and team-building capacity by creating a cohesive and diversified working environment.
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on February 24, 2023, certified for the first time, the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) as the first Certified Civil Social Clinical Laboratory in Guyana.
The Laboratory has demonstrated conformance to the requirements of the GYS 170:2021 Standard, General Requirements for the Operation of a Laboratory
