The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) recently certified two local businesses. The Midway Specialty Care Centre Guyana Laboratory was certified on June 6, to the National Standard GYS 170:2021 – “General Requirements for the Operation of a Laboratory”, while on June 8, Gopaul’s Jewellery received the National Standard GYS 50:2022 – “Specification of Gold Articles” (12 Karat and 14 Karat) certification, a release from the GNBS said.
It stated that a ceremony was held at its Barrack and Parade streets, Georgetown location where Laboratory Director Dr Kamela Bemaul-Sukhu received the certificate on behalf of Midway Specialty Care Centre Guyana from Andrea Mendonca, head of GNBS Certification Services Department.
Bemaul-Sukhu expressed gratitude to the GNBS’s technical officers who worked with the laboratory to help it meet the requirements of the National Standard. “It is surely exciting for us and we’re happy to be certified,” she was quoted as saying. Laboratory Quality Manager Devanand Ramnarine also shared similar views. “What it means is to ensure that we follow protocols that control our internal system and ensure that we give the best quality output to our customers which helps in building trust in the laboratory services,” the release quoted him as saying.
The certification allows the lab to perform tests in the areas of haematology, biochemistry, serology, urology and immunology as well as Covid-19 and molecular testing. The certificate is valid for two years during which surveillance audits will be conducted, GNBS said.
Meanwhile, the release said, GNBS Marketing Officer Aishah Hussain handed over the certificate to Udho Gopaul and Rampersaud Gopaul, owners of Gopaul’s Jewellery located at Lot 42 Richmond, Essequibo Coast, Region Two. This certificate is valid for one year.
“… The customer will feel safe and guaranteed that the product is verified by the GNBS,” Udho Gopaul was quoted as saying, as he expressed thanks to GNBS’s technical officers who worked with his business to achieve this milestone.
According to the release, certification enhances consumer confidence in the products and services offered by the certified businesses. For a guarantee of quality, reliability, and consistency, consumers are encouraged to purchase gold jewellery from certified gold jewellers and utilise the services of certified laboratories. These businesses can be identified via the GNBS certificates, plaques and stickers displayed at the premises.
The GNBS also certifies locally manufactured products such as PVC pipes, concrete hollow blocks, bathtubs, and shower units for the permit to use the Made in Guyana certification mark under its Product Certification Programme, it added.
To improve operational efficiency, boost customers’ confidence and attract more clients, stakeholders are encouraged to contact the GNBS and join the various certification programmes.
Information is available at gnbsgy.org or by contacting GNBS on telephone number 219-0064-66, the GNBS hotline number 219-0069 or WhatsApp at 692-4627.
