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…
15
Jun
Labelling of Household Chemicals According to Standard Crucial to Safety
The labelling of household chemicals by manufacturers and distributors offers guidance to consumers and are crucial for their safety. Labelling…
08
Jun
Improving Food Safety on World Accreditation Day
On Tuesday, June 09, 2020, Standards and Conformity Assessment Institutions like the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) across the…
01
Jun
Consider Applying the Environmental Management System Standard to Preserve Our Biodiversity
World Environment Day 2020 will be celebrated on Friday, June 05 with the focus on “Biodiversity.” UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced…
25
May
The New Dawn of Disease Control – Using Standards to Reduce Risks and Errors
In our evermore complex, interconnected world, with health systems undergoing new challenges and stresses, risk management in the healthcare industry…
