For 2013, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) will commence the testing of textiles, garments and footwear while intensifying surveillance and inspection of commodities monitored by the bureau at sale outlets, in order to ensure that quality products are offered to consumers and to address cross-border smuggling.
Also, the GNBS will be moving to strengthen the monitoring mechanism at Springlands, Charity and at Lethem in order to effectively scrutinize commodities which are imported through these ports. There has been an increase in the importation of commodities through these ports during 2012.
Underscoring that there are indications that the importation would be further increased over the next few years, the GNBS is seeking to employ inspectors in all the ten Administrative Regions. In addition, the bureau would be working to have its inspections activities certified to the IEC 17020 QMS Standard and to complete the reviewing and upgrading of the GNBS Act and the development of Regulations.
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