Background

MISSION STATEMENT

"To advance, by promoting quality and standardization, the improvement and enhancement of the economy of St. Lucia and the quality of life of its people."

The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards was established under the Standards Act (#14) of 1990, and started operations on 01 April 1991.

The affairs of the Bureau are directed by a broad based 15-member Standards Council which is the policy making body for supervising and controlling the administration and financial management of the Bureau. The Director of the Bureau is the Chief Executive who manages the day-to-day administration of the institution.

Broadly the Standards Act provides for the preparation and promotion of standards in relation to goods, services, processes and practices used locally.

The Standards Act gives the Bureau the responsibility to develop and promote standards for products and services for the protection of the health and safety of consumers and the environment as well as for industrial development, in order to promote the enhancement of the economy of St. Lucia

The Bureau also administers the Metrology Act No. 17 of 2000. This legislation gives the institution the responsibility for regulating all weights and measures activities. Under this Act the Bureau also has the responsibility for managing and coordinating metrification of St. Lucia.