GNBS Brochure 2022

GUYANA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

CREATING A CULTURE OF QUALITY

VISION

To be the premier National Institution for Standards and Quality.

MISSION

To develop and implement the National Quality Infrastructure in partnership with key stakeholders, towards sustainable socioeconomic development and consumer protection.

OVERVIEW 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 the year 1984. It has the legal status of a statutory corporation governed by a National Standards Council (NSC), which is appointed by the Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce.

The GNBS is a revenue generating agency and is also funded by the Government of Guyana. It is the only National Standards Body in Guyana. It is also an ISO 9001 Certified and ISO 17025 Accredited agency.

The GNBS is headed by an Executive Director and a Deputy Executive Director who work in alignment in the operations of the agency. The Executive Director has responsibility of overseeing the corporate departments while the Deputy Director oversees the technical departments.

OUR CORE SERVICES

OUR ROLE Supports trade and enhances business competitiveness through standards.

Facilitates business growth and development. Standards are implemented to help industries enhance their 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.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US? Head Office Georgetown, Sophia National Exhibition Centre Tel: +592 219 0064-66 Region Two Sub Office Anna Regina Tel: +592 771 5100

Region Seven Sub Office Bartica Tel: +592-445-0216

Region Three Sub Office Region Eight Sub Office Vreed En Hoop Mahdia Tel: +592 264 2294 Tel: +592 632-0731 Region Six Sub Office New Amsterdam Tel: +592 333 4017

Region Nine Sub Office Lethem Tel: +592 772 2268

Corriverton Tel : +592-335-4343

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