This year marks an important occasion for the creation of a culture of quality in the region as the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) celebrates its 10th Anniversary in February. CROSQ was established in 2002 by the signing of an Inter-Governmental Agreement by CARICOM Heads of Government and has since then strived to introduce and establish mechanisms and documentation to assist in the development of Quality of Life in the region.

The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) has issued for public comment two draft standards, which are being proposed for adoption as Saint Lucia National Standards. These are specification for diesel fuel and requirements for energy efficiency labelling for air conditioners. The standards address prevailing interest in the promotion of safety of the consumer and the protection of the environment.