This standard outlines a code of safety for chemical laboratories.

1                   Scope

1.1               This standard outlines a code of safety for chemical laboratories.

1.2              The standard outlines:

(a)               general rules of conduct concerning safety;

(b)               details for fire emergency and rescue procedures;

(c)               general laboratory techniques.

1.3              This standard does not cover hazards relating to radioactive substances.

This standard specifies requirements for the operation of testing and/or calibration laboratories. It is applicable to all laboratories regardless of the number of personnel or the extent of the scope of testing activities.

This standard specifies requirements for bread including buns and rolls and methods of test for these requirements.

This standard specifies the requirements and the methods of test for ice-cream and related products, with the incorporation of fruits, nuts, or chocolate either singly or in combination. 

This standard specifies the requirements and the methods of test for ice-cream and related products, with the incorporation of fruits, nuts or chocolate either singly or in combination.

This document specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories. It is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel.

Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities, organizations and schemes using peer-assessment, accreditation bodies, and others use this document in confirming or recognizing the competence of laboratories.

This standard specifies requirements for brewery products including beer, stout, shandy and malta; to be sold or traded in the CARICOM region.

 It is not applicable to beverages that are not derived from cereals, sold under common names including the words "beer" and "ale".

EXAMPLE Ginger beer, ginger ale, root beer are not covered by this standard.

This standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of test for carbonated beverages.

This standard specifies the requirements for the essential and desirable characteristics required to be analysed for ascertaining the suitability of potable water.