Corporate social responsibility
Consumers are encouraged to know the social responsibilities that are due to them. The CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) movement draws on a history of corporate accountability to society. Although there is no general consensus on what constitutes CSR and how much of it ought to be prescribed for businesses,
Organizations and social responsibility
This is adapted from International Standard ISO 26000. The first edition was on November 1, 2010. International Standards and their use in technical regulations on products, production methods and services play an important role in sustainable development and trade facilitation through the promotion of safety, quality and technical compatibility. The benefits that are derived are [...]
Food Safety Management System
(Continued from last week) What are the benefits? “We have found that there are numerous benefits to securing standards, namely having a defined procedure in place with a structured management system that can be audited and performance benched-marked. In addition, all procedures required for the standard are recorded in the relevant management system manual, and [...]
The Codex News
The Crown Company, a leading Unit-ed Kingdom based provi-der of food, venue and event solutions has achieved certification to ISO 22000 2005, Food safety management systems- Requirements for any organisation in the food chain. This is in recognition of its ability to control food safety hazards and ensure that food is safe for human consumption. [...]
Standardisation should be taught in the classroom
Despite recent improvements in some parts of the world, standardization is a subject often overlooked in education, although it is relevant and is of paramount importance to every aspect of our daily lives. No doubt, it is time that classroom education be provided to our young leaders of tomorrow in the area of standardisation so [...]
The Access to Information Bill 2011
The Guyana Consumers Association presents this submission publicly appealing to all consumers to take cognizance of the likely passing of this Bill as it is in its present form. This is the final part of the Explanatory Memorandum
Access to Information Bill
Introduction The Guyana Consumers Association welcomes the introduction of this Bill like many other Guyanese. In our look at the Bill we are urging consumers to really study it and not be afraid to ask questions to clear up issues that may arise. When consumers ask questions during this period they may be able to [...]
Access to Information Bill
Introduction One of the eight consumer rights agreed to internationally was the right to be informed. Over the years consumers have been able to receive their information from the newspapers of their preference. The government has a social responsibility to ensure that every citizen receives government information. When the government chooses to put the information [...]
Explanatory Memorandum
This Bill seeks to protect animals against diseases by controlling the movement of animals into, out of and within Guyana so as to prevent the introduction and spread of animal diseases within Guyana and other countries, and to ensure the safe and humane movement of animals to and from Guyana and to regulate the importation [...]
Consumer Bill Explanatory Memorandum, 2011
The Consumer Affairs Bill 2011 provides for the promotion and protection of consumer interests in relation to the supply of goods and services and renames the Competition Commission as the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission which shall administer both the competition and Fair Trading Act 2006 and the Consumer Affairs Act when it becomes law. [...]
Noise emission standards not being observed
It should be recognized that Standards were established to make living easier for citizens. On Monday, April 25 on the Rupert Craig Highway from approximately eight o clock in the morning the noise emissions from the Easter Monday revellers were almost
Capacity building strategies for local government
(Continued from last week) But a contrary position is offered by decentralization advocates who posit that if people lack capacity it is because they have not been given the opportunity since the system does not encourage nor afford nor facilitate the development of that capacity. It is in this context that these persons are motivated [...]
Capacity-building strategies for local government Introductory lecture
By Keith Miller Local government reform must be implemented. Such reforms are to ensure that the local government system is driven by a community initiative and orientation. Under this new local government, the citizen is to be the prime motivating force in making choices about development and management of local government affairs. With this model [...]
Constitution Reform Commission’s Recommendations on Local Government Reform
9.8 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 9.8.1 Relevant Articles 71-78 9.8.2 Rationale for the recommendation made 9.8.2.1 The NCLDO and the Supreme Congress of the People are incompatible with the local government structure, the electoral system,
Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Act 2010
(Continued) Rule IV-Conflict of Interest 1. An attorney-at-law shall not devise or represent more than one interest in a matter nor shall he act or continue to act in a matter when there is or is likely to be a conflicting interest; which includes but is not limited to the financial interest of attorney-at-law or [...]