The Bureau of Standards is a statutory body established by the Standards Act,1968. Its functions are controlled by that Act, as well as the Processed Foods Act,1959 and the Weights and Measures Act,1976.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION MARK
The National Certification Mark is the mark of quality awarded to products, processes and practices which conform to relevant standards.

Consumers should purchase products which bear this mark as it guarantees consistent product quality.

THE JAMAICAN MADE MARK

This is the Bureau’s second mark for products, which in addition to satisfying the criteria for the National Certification Mark, contain 45% or more Jamaican input (raw materials).

THE PLANT MARK
The Plant Mark is awarded to companies whose systems satisfy stringent quality assurance requirements and consistently meet the required standards.
  List of Certified Companies
  Product Mark Application Form
  Ten Steps to Certification
WHO EARNS THE RIGHT TO USE THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION MARK?

All manufacturers have the right to apply for the mark. The Bureau’s team of analysts and specialist examines the manufacturers’ processes, equipment, records, raw material, quality control systems and the finished product to ensure good quality. Products which are proven to be of consistent and reliable quality are granted the National Certification Mark by the Bureau

WHO BENEFITS?

Everyone benefits from standardization.

Consumers benefit from improved products.
Manufacturers benefit from the Bureau’s training, testing and advisory services.
Manufacturers benefit from the Bureau’s international link because the results of tests performed by the Bureau are accepted in export markets. Also, the Bureau helps manufacturers to keep and expand foreign and local markets by providing the facilities and services needed to manufacture local products of good quality.
Jamaica benefits by saving foreign exchange which would normally be spent on overseas testing.
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