The current reality is that products/serivces are competing with like products/services from local and foreign markets; and consumers are more discerning about purchases. As a result purchasers are requiring confidence in the products/services on the market.

Certification enhances purchaser confidence in products/services and gives suppliers a competive edge. Certification is written assurance by an independent body that products, services, processes or systems meet the requirements of relevant standards/specifications.

The SLBS product certification programme provides the foundation for granting a license to use the national mark of conformity known as the Saint Lucia Standard Mark. The Saint Lucia Standard Mark on a product is a quality seal indicating that the product complies with regionally and internationally accepted National Standards, and that the supplier maintains an efficient and appropriate quality management system.

The Certification Deparmtent of SLBS administers the following programmes.