LEARNING THE METRIC SYSTEM - USING THE UNITS OF MASS
The Metric System is a measurement system which uses Standard International (SI) Units. It is simple to learn and easy to use because of its decimal nature. Let’s look at the metric units used for measuring mass commonly referred to as weight by consumers.
The metric base unit for measuring mass is the Kilogramme. When the […]
FUEL PUMP VERIFICATION
- ensuring consumers get fuel they pay for
The National Weights and Measures Act of 1981 was established to ensure consumer protection and equity in trade with regards to weights and measures.
The Act states that all weighing and measuring devices used for commercial trade must be verified twice per year or once every six months.
The Guyana […]
ROLE OF GNBS IN THE JEWELLERY SECTOR
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is a key player in the Jewellery Industry. In this regard, the Bureau is responsible for the development of standards, which will help to regularise operations in the jewellery industry.
The GNBS also operates a Jewellery Certification Programme for the implementation of these standards and has established its gold […]
THE GUYANA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS PRODUCT CERTIFICATION SCHEME
The Product Certification Scheme is a scheme through which manufacturers are granted permits to mark their products with the National Standards Mark providing, they are capable of conforming to the relevant Guyana Standards on a continuous basis.
Before certification can take its course, the following must be in place:
* Relevant Guyana Standards
* Available testing facilities
* Adequate […]
BENEFITS OF LABORATORY CERTIFICATION
WHAT IS LABORATORY CERTIFICATION?
Laboratory Certification is the process by which a third party gives written assurance and recognition that a laboratory is conforming to specified requirements.
In Guyana, laboratories are certified by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards to the National Laboratory Standard, GYS 170, “General requirements for the operation of a laboratory”. This standard allows […]
THE GUYANA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS AND TRADE - Conformity Assessment
A MANUFACTURER or service provider wishing to offer his goods or services to a customer outside of his national boundary usually does so with the expectation that the customer would have confidence that the exporting company will live up to its obligations and supply a quality product which is reliable and meets the customer’s requirements. […]
QUALITY MUST NOT BE COMPROMISED
It is essential for all Guyanese to become intimately involved in quality so that we can expeditiously improve the standard and quality of life in our country, Guyana.
The word “quality” has an ethical tone and carries with it the feeling of what is bad or good, or poor or excellent. It connotes a value judgment […]
HOW DOES THE GNBS PROTECT CONSUMERS THROUGH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
CONSUMERS in Guyana represent the largest public body in the country; therefore protection of their interests is of vital importance.
IMPORTERS OF COMMODITIES PLAY A VERY IMPORTANT ROLE.
Importers are persons who arrange to have goods or items brought into Guyana from the various countries for resale to consumers.
THE GNBS STANDARDS COMPLIANCE PROGRAMME
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) conducts a National Standards Compliance Programme under which twenty-five categories of commodities imported and locally manufactured are monitored.
These commodities are monitored for compliance to national standards and include tyres, cellular phones, concrete blocks, textiles, garments, footwear, PVC pipes, animal feeds, furniture, gas stoves, cigarettes, safety helmets, seat belts, […]
