TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO BUREAU OF STANDARDS 1-2 Century Drive, Trincity Industrial Estate, Macoya, Tunapuna Tel.: (868) 662-(TTBS) 8827, 662-4481/2, 663-4835/6 Fax: (868) 663-4335 Email: ttbs@ttbs.org.tt Website: www.ttbs.org.tt
The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) is a body corporate established on July 8th, 1974 and now governed by the Standards Act No. 18 of 1997. Our vision is to be a World-Class Standards Institution, dedicated to improving the quality of life of the people in Trinidad and Tobago.
Steve Williams
Head, Implementation Division
Renée Abass-Lalla
Head, Laboratory Services Division
Errol Rampaul
Head, Standardization Division
The primary role of TTBS is to develop, promote and enforce standards in order to improve the quality and performance of goods produced or used in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; ensure industrial efficiency and development; promote public and industrial welfare, health and safety; and protect the environment. TTBS’ mandate includes all goods except food, drugs and cosmetics. To fulfill its role, the Bureau provides the following services: • Standards Development for Quality
Rodney Ramnath Head, Certification Division
Deryck Omar Executive Director
Sydelle Marchan Head, Legal Unit
• Inspection for Quality Goods covered by National Compulsory Standards: - Automotive Tyres - Textile Products and Footwear - Appliances and Safety Products - Pre-packaged and Construction Goods • Laboratory Services for Quality Testing: - Electrical - Fibre / Footwear - Materials - Chemical
Theodore Reddock Head, Metrology Division
Karlene Lewis
Head, Laboratory Accreditation Unit
Michelle Paterson
Head, Strategic Human Resource Management
• Metrology for Measurement Quality Inspection and verification of measuring devices, pre-packaged goods and calibration of measuring instruments • Product/System Certification for Quality Quality and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001), Travel and Tourism Industry – (TTTIC) and Quality and Environmental Management for SME’s (Q&EMS-SMEs) • Laboratory Accreditation for Quality • Standards Information
Courtenay Hutchinson Head, Information Technology Unit
Nicole Parks-Radix Quality Manager, Quality Unit
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Training and Consultancy in Quality Infrastructure through wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier Quality Services Limited (PQSL) in: ISO 9001 and 14001, Laboratory Practices, Calibration, Health and Safety and affiliated professional programmes.