The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has certified three new local companies under its Made in Guyana and Product Certification Programmes in July 2024.
Under the Made in Guyana Certification Mark programme, the GNBS certified Sand Flower Products of 85 New Haven, Siriki Sands, Upper Pomeroon, and Genuine Products of Lot 42 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice.
Manager of Sand Flower Products, Xuxa Lowe and Proprietress, Vanessa D’Aguiar- Lowe received the Made in Guyana Certificate from GNBS Technical Officer, Latchman Mootoosammi, at the Bureau’s Region Two (2) Office on Monday, July 22.
Xuxa proudly stated that “having the Made in Guyana Certification Mark would really boost our business and boost our products, and locally and internationally, people can see that we are certified by GNBS meaning that these are great products.” The company manufactures Garlic Cassava Bread, Garlic and Parsley Cassava Bread, Plain Cassava Bread, Açai Berry Wine and Cherry Wine.
On Thursday, July 25, Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Products Malba LaGoudoue received her company’s certificate from GNBS Technical Officer Orlando Sturge in the presence of the company’s Director of Operations, Irvin Murray. She told the GNBS Team: “You have put us on the market, and we are so thankful and glad for this initiative and to have our products out there and to be known for quality and standards.”
Genuine Products manufactures Sorrel, Lime and Ginger Concentrate, Tumeric and Ginger Pepper Fusion, Carmel Colouring, Sweet and Sour Hot Sauce, Mustard Pepper and Lime Syrup Mint.
These companies now join forty-one (41) others that are part of the GNBS Made in Guyana Certification Programme. The Made in Guyana Standards Mark is a registered mark that aims to provide recognition to locally manufactured products on the local and international markets and is a signature of quality for authentic Guyanese Products.
Consumers are encouraged to make products branded “Made in Guyana – GNBS Approved” their products of choice when shopping.
Meanwhile, a fifth gold jeweler was certified to the “National Standard GYS 50:2022 – Specification for Gold Articles”. Nazeem’s Jewellery, which is located at Lot 243 Independence Boulevard, Georgetown is now able to use the GNBS’ Product Certification Mark on its locally made Gold Articles, in accordance with the National Standard.
Proprietor of Nazeem’s Jewellery, Faizul Nazeem, upon receiving the Certificate on Tuesday, July 23, expressed gratitude to the GNBS. “We are very grateful to the GNBS for this opportunity and allowing us to be able to take this step. With this certification, we plan to expand our scope of certification and we look forward to building our relationship with the GNBS,” he said.
During the handover ceremony, Mr. Nazeem received the certificate from GNBS Technical Officer, Orlando Sturge, while Store Manager of Nazeem’s Jewellery, Aadeep Nazeem received the plaque/stickers from Head of GNBS Certification Services, Keon Rankin, both of which were conspicuously placed in the facility for customers to see.
There are four other certified gold jewelers under the GNBS Product Certification programme. The Bureau encourages others to join the programme using application forms available on the GNBS website. To learn more, please visit the gnbsgy.org website or contact GNBS on telephone numbers: 219-0064-66, the GNBS hotline number 219-0069 or WhatsApp us on 692-4627.
