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Standards Development
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica is responsible for facilitating the timely development, promulgation, promotion and implementation of standards for goods, services, processes and practices.
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Frequently Requested Services
Nutritional Analysis
Have you ever picked up your favorite food and want to know the serving of Sugar, Fat, Protein etc. Our Nutritional Analysis test will provide information on the nutritional profile of foods often found on your nutrition facts panel label.
As a consumer it is important to know what you are consuming and as manufacturer it is important to know the nutritional content of the food products you are selling.
Construction Material Testing
When embarking on building construction or going about your business in various spaces, you want to have peace of mind that the building in which you reside, work or play has a sound foundation and infrastructure. The most frequently tested products are Blocks, Aggregates, Sand and Tiles.
Calibration
The accuracy of your devices is important in business and consumer safety. If your temperature reading is not accurate, you may be storing items (example: Food, medication etc.) below the required temperature which may result in spoilage and have negative effects.
We calibrate thermometers and do temperature mapping of cold storage rooms to assess the space to determine distribution of temperature.
Microbiological Tests
Microorganisms may be referred to as the unseen invader which can cause serious illness if you consume food laden with them. Your favorite Food Items to include Bottled Water and Juice, may seem clear and assumed to be safe, but it may contain harmful microorganisms. Our tests will determine if these products are safe for consumption.
Chemical Tests
Heavy metals (example: lead etc.), Pesticide Residue, Hypogylcin A in canned ackees.
If foods contain any of these substances it may result in toxic effects on the body resulting in illness and in some cases death. To ensure food safety it is important to have these tests done.
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