Who says toilet paper can’t make headlines? On July 04, 2025, Nova High Technology became the first and only tissue manufacturer in Guyana to receive the prestigious Made in Guyana Certification Mark from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS). This exciting milestone proves that locally made products like toilet paper and table napkins can meet established requirements, while supporting national pride, self-reliance, and economic growth.
Nova High Technology has made significant strides since its establishment in October 2023. The decision to add the Made in Guyana Certification to its products is set to widen the company’s market share for local hygiene products, through increased trust for homemade alternative in an industry largely dominated by imports.
Serving customers in every part of Guyana, Nova’s facility proudly produces toilet paper, table napkins, facial tissues, and kitchen rolls meeting the everyday needs of Guyanese. The company’s commitment to maintaining high production standards, using state-of-the-art machinery, quality materials and attractive packaging, has earned growing praise from consumers across the country.
As for many businesses today, the road to success for Nova High Technology demanded committed efforts; establishing the facility required critical steps such as ensuring compliance in production, building a strong brand image, and preparing for export opportunities. Meanwhile, the addition of the Made in Guyana Certification is expected to further strengthen consumer trust in the quality of its products.
“Being certified under the Made in Guyana programme is a great achievement,” the company shared. “It shows our consumers that we are meeting national requirements, and it gives them confidence in the quality and origin of our products.”
“The (Made in Guyana) certificate puts our facility on the safe side of operating and distributing”, the Nova team added, noting that it offers assurance of the company’s reliability, consistency, and compliance.
No doubt, Nova’s story is one of innovation and commitment, and as Government continues to push for more local production, small businesses are showing what is possible and proving that local manufacturing can become competitive.
GNBS encourages more businesses to work towards attaining the Made in Guyana Certification of their products. The application form, along with the detailed requirements of the Programme, and the process of acquiring the Made in Guyana Standards Mark can be found on the GNBS website https: https://gnbsgy.org/certification/made-in-guyana-certification/
