Standards
This standard specifies the requirements for the labelling of garments sold in Guyana whether locally made or imported. It applies to labels and descriptions to be used on garments classified as follows: shirts; t-shirts; jerseys; blouses; skirts; pants; short-pants; school uniforms; swimwear; dresses and all other garments.
This standard specifies the requirements for labelling and advertising of textiles and certain consumer textiles products. It applies to: (a) labels which are to be sold with textiles at retail or wholesale outlets, and descriptions of textiles used in advertisements; (b) all household textile articles, such as draperies, floor coverings, furnishings, beddings, accessories to the foregoing and other textile goods of a type customarily used in institutions and households; and (c) textiles sold by length (including narrow fabrics), to articles used for stuffing, filling or padding, to threads and cordage. It does not apply to the labelling of garments, hair pieces, and all other items of wearing apparel, costumes and accessories.
This standard specifies requirements for the information to be provided on labels of protective helmets for road users, offered for sale in Guyana. It applies to protective helmets for use by pedal cyclists and motorcyclists. It does not apply to protective helmets for use in open motorized vehicles (boats, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) non-motorised sports, automotive racing, karting, competitive skiing and equestrian activities.
This standard was confirmed in 2019, so this version remains current.
This standard specified the requirements for the information to be included on labels of seed packages and the method of display of such information.
This standard specifies the labelling requirements for all biodegradable food containers manufactured in or imported into Guyana.
This standard specifies the requirements for the labelling, sale and warranty of cell phones.
This International Standard specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance. This International Standard is intended for use by an organization seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability. This International Standard helps an organization achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system, which provide value for the environment, the organization itself and interested parties. Consistent with the organization’s environmental policy, the intended outcomes of an environmental management system include: — enhancement of environmental performance; — fulfilment of compliance obligations; — achievement of environmental objectives. This International Standard is applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type and nature, and applies to the environmental aspects of its activities, products and services that the organization determines it can either control or influence considering a life cycle perspective. This International Standard does not state specific environmental performance criteria. This International Standard can be used in whole or in part to systematically improve environmental management. Claims of conformity to this International Standard, however, are not acceptable unless all its requirements are incorporated into an organization’s environmental management system and fulfilled without exclusion.
This standard describes the properties of mercury the nature of hazards associated with it and essential information on its storage, handling packing , labelling disposal of waste and personal preventive measures.
This standard sets out guidelines parameters which will be used to monitor the effluent quality for different types of industries operating in Guyana. This standard does not apply to industrial operations of mining, forestry operations and agricultural infiltration, seepage and run-off. This standard is expected to operate under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on Water Quality Management