Standards

This standard applies to Watermelon, Cirtullus lanatus (Thumb) to be supplied fresh to the consumer.

The purpose of this standard is to provide the quality requirements for grades of watermelon in a lot.

This standard applies to Cucumber, Cucumis sativis (L) grown locally to be supplied fresh to the consumer.

This standard applies to Ginger, Zingiber officinale to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard excludes products for industrial processing.                                        

This standard applies to Ginger, Zingiber officinale grown locally to be supplied fresh to the 

consumer, and excludes products for industrial processing.

The purpose of the standard is to provide the quality requirements for grades of ginger so as to assist exporters in their transactions.

This standard specifies the quality requirements of hot peppers (Capsicum sp.), which are to be supplied fresh to the consumer after preparation and packaging. The standard does not apply to hot peppers for industrial processing.

This standard applies to commercial varieties of cabbage (Brassica oleracea) to be supplied fresh to the consumer after preparation

This standard specifies the requirements for the labelling of animal feeds. This standard shall be read in conjunction with the latest edition of GYS 9-1, “Specification for labelling of commodities – Part 1 : General principles and the latest edition of GYS 9-2, “Specification for labelling of commodities – Part 2 : Labelling of pre-packaged goods.”

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 standard specified the requirements for the information to be included on labels of seed packages and the method of display of such information.