The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), operating under the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce is a semi-autonomous governmental organization responsible for Standards and Quality in Guyana.
GNBS was established in March 1985, under Act No. 11 of 1984. It has the legal status of a statutory corporation governed by a National Standards Council (NSC) appointed by the Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce.
The GNBS is a revenue-generating agency funded by the Government of Guyana. It is the only National Standards Body in Guyana. It is also an ISO 9001:2015 certified and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited agency.
The GNBS is headed by an Executive Director and a Deputy Executive Director who work in alignment with the operations of the agency. The Executive Director has the responsibility of overseeing the corporate departments while the Deputy Director oversees the technical departments.
MISSION
To develop and implement the National Quality Infrastructure in partnership with key stakeholders, towards sustainable socioeconomic development and consumer protection.
VISION
To be the premier National institution for Standards and Quality.
OUR CORE SERVICES
- Calibration and Testing
- Certification (Made in Guyana, Product, Laboratories & Auditing)
- Product Inspection
- Standards Development
- Training and Technical Assistance
- Verification
Our Role
- Supports trade and enhances business competitiveness through standards.
- Facilitates business growth and development- standards are implemented to help industry enhance its efficiency and the quality of products offered for sale.
- Support the establishment of a National Quality Infrastructure-key services, such as verification, calibration, testing and certification are offered to the National Framework to ensure quality products and services.
- Protects consumers- standards are enforced to protect Consumers from poor quality products and services.
