Although the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has been executing its mandate to ensure that all weighing and measuring…
06
Aug
GNBS Prohibits The Use Unapproved Dial Scales
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is sending a strong reminder to vendors, shopkeepers and other retailers who continue…
03
Aug
Is Your Protective Helmet Conforming to Standard Requirements?
Head injuries are a major cause of death, injury and disability among users of motorised two wheel vehicles. This is…
27
Jul
National Standard Available for the Labelling of Biodegradable Food Containers
In today’s fast pace environment, many businesses especially those that supply food and food products, package their products to go…
20
Jul
National Standard Provides Requirements for Nutrition Labelling
Nutrition labelling was developed in the 1970’s in the wake of increased concerns about health and nutrition. It is today governed by…
13
Jul
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Business – A WTO Perspective
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) as the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Enquiry Point for Guyana has been playing…
08
Jul
Standardisation at the Level of CARICOM
Guyana joins other CARICOM Member states to observe CARICOM Day as a national holiday tomorrow, July 06. Developing, promoting, and…
29
Jun
International Standard Exists to Help Curb Road Accidents
Road traffic accidents are the eighth leading cause of death globally and they are the greatest cause of death among…
22
Jun
The GNBS Conducts Training Session with Traffic Ranks of the Guyana Police Force
(June 22, 2020) The Guyana National Bureau of Standards, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, on June 19, provided…
22
Jun
Implementing the ISO 50001 Standard Helps Organisations Manage Their Energy Use
An energy management system helps organisations to better manage their energy use, and it has a significant impact on improving…
