Relative to its core responsibilities, the SVGBS presently offers the below indicated services.

1. Standardization: The preparation and declaration of National Standards and Code of Practices - documented agreements containing technical specifications or other precise criteria to be used consistently as rules, guidelines or definitions of characteristics, to ensure that goods, services, practices and process are fit for their purpose.
   Related Links: National Standards | SVGBS Brochure | Standards Brochure | Fees for St. Vincent and the Grenadines National Standards and Codes of Practices


2. Conformity Assessment/Compliance: procedure by which an independent and competent body give written assurance that a product conforms to specific requirements which are contained in National Standards. The conformity assessment also includes monitoring and inspection as well as the handling of consumers' complaints.
   Related Links: Conformity Brochure


3. Certification - (label/product/process/practice): certificates bearing the Bureau's standards mark and seal conforming that goods, services etc consistently comply with standards for quality, safety, reliability or performance.
   Related Links: Fees for Certification Services


4. Technical Assistance (and other information): provide guidance and other non-financial technical assistance to the general public and to manufacturers/processors in particular on all areas of standards concerns as well as to provide on new and revised international, regional and local standards and other standards related matters that may in one way or another affect our safety, health, environment and/or the economy.
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5. Metrology Services Weights and Measures form part of the subject of metrology and are intrinsically linked to trade practices. The new Weights and Measures Act No. 16 of 2003 , gives the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards the legal responsibility for the verification of all weighing and measuring devices use for trade in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
   Related Links: Metrology Services Brochure | Weights and Measures Activities


6. Laboratory Services: the SVGBS laboratories are constantly evolving to meet the growing needs of it many stakeholders. These services includes:
   
   • Food Analysis – proteins, fats, moisture, fibre, water , etc.
   
   
   • Chemical Testing – chemical composition, refractive index, o Brix, alcohol, conductivity, pH, refractive Index;
   
   
   • Microbiological Testing – coliform, yeast, moulds, total bacterial load etc
   
   
   • Food Analysis – moisture, fibre, ash, etc.
   
   
   • Environmental Monitoring – indoor air quality, swabs, water quality etc
   
   
   • Package Testing – drop, shock, bounce, shelf life, etc

The conception of a Bureau in Standards in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) can be traced back as far as the late 1960's,

when organized attempts at standardization in the Caribbean began with the formation of the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA).

At that time, the perceived increased in exchange of goods and services between the participating countries led to a call by CARIFTA Council of Ministers

for the formation of "Bureaux of Standards" in all countries. In 1976, work on the establishment of standards bodies intensified with the formation of

the Caribbean Community and subsequently the CARICOM Council of Ministers established the Caribbean Common Market Standards Council (CCMSC)

to act as an advisory body to the Council on standards and standards related matters. This agency initiated the organization and designs of standard units

in the smaller island members of CARICOM. * The CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) has replaced the CCMSC.

Mission/Vision Statement

In order to more efficaciously carry out its mandate and responsibilities, the SVGBS general modus operandi and its perceived status are guided by the following mission and vision statements:

The mission of the SVGBS is:

“to enhance the quality of life for all Vincentians by ensuring that all goods and services produced and/or used in the country are of consistently acceptable standards and quality”.

The Vision statement for the SVGBS is:

“to be recognized as an efficient and credible Standards and Quality Organization"

The SVGBS was conceived out of common agreement. Born of necessity and catalyzed by the changing global trading environment and consumers’ demands. Now the SVGBS’s carefully crafted mandate, policies and standards operating procedures ensure that the SVGBS clearly pursues its defined objectives in a disciplined, dispassionate and scientific way; all in the effort to enhance the quality of life for all Vincentians.