Standards

This code gives recommendations for the design, location, construction, and maintenance  of  VIP Latrine as a sanitary household solution for human excreta.

This standard specifies the labelling requirements for toys and playthings sold in Guyana, whether they are locally made or imported. This standard shall be read in conjunction with GYS 9-1:1994, “Specification for labelling of commodities - Part 1: General principles”.

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 CARICOM standard specifies the requirements for the performance, sampling, packaging and labelling of safety matches. It also prescribes the requirements for the purchase of match splints from suppliers. This standard applies to matches packed in boxes for domestic purposes and book matches. The requirements do not apply to specialty matches for advertising purposes.

This standard specifies basic methods for testing the physical properties of paints and surface coatings.

The standard prescribes a maximum limit on the lead content in paints and varnishes supplied in fluid form. It applies to paints and varnishes that are used in households, on domestic furniture and appliances, in buildings and places open to the public shops, offices, factories, or for commercial purposes. This standard does not apply to paints supplied in the form of dried powder, or intended for industrial use.

This standard sets out general requirements for the contents of advertising, shown or consumed in Caricom Member States, in any medium, whether foreign or locally generated. It also prescribes additional requirements for the following types of advertisements: advertisements of specific classes of goods or services, advertising directed to specific categories of consumers, and advertisements in certain media. This standard also prescribes requirements for the manner of presentation of advertisements.

This standard specifies guidelines which would prevent the arousal of high expectations which would lead to disappointment, or cause conflict with parental decisions.

This standard prescribes the wording of a warning notice and its presentation to the consumers in advertisements for cigarettes on television, radio, press, posters and other media of communication. It also covers the requirements for the advertising of other tobacco products. Certain types of promotional materials and advertisements are excluded (See 3.7).

This Guyana Standard is a glossary which defines terms related to passenger car and commercial vehicle tyres. The standard is divided into six sections dealing respectively with general definitions, definitions related to structure, main components, tyre dimensions, service, injury and repair.