

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.
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NATIONAL
CERTIFICATION MARK
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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.
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THE JAMAICAN MADE MARK
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This
is the Bureaus second mark for products, which in
addition
to satisfying the criteria for the National
Certification Mark, contain 45% or more Jamaican input (raw
materials).
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THE
PLANT MARK
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The
Plant Mark is awarded to companies whose systems satisfy stringent
quality assurance requirements and consistently meet the required
standards. |
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List of Certified Companies |
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Product Mark Application Form |
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Ten Steps to Certification |
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EARNS THE RIGHT TO USE THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION MARK? |
All
manufacturers have the right to apply for the mark. The Bureaus
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
Everyone
benefits from standardization.
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Consumers
benefit from improved products. |
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Manufacturers
benefit from the Bureaus training, testing and advisory
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Manufacturers
benefit from the Bureaus 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. |
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Jamaica
benefits by saving foreign exchange which would normally be
spent on overseas testing. |
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