Fibre Tech Industrial Plastics (FTIP) yesterday became the first Guyanese company to achieve certification under the Guyana National Bureau of Standards’ (GNBS) Made in Guyana Certification Mark Programme.
A statement from the GBS said that the company is now authorized by the GNBS to affix the Made in Guyana Certification Mark to several of its fibreglass products including its shower units, kitchen units, bathroom units, outdoor furniture and play equipment.
At the certification ceremony held at FTIP’s location at Agriculture Road, Triumph Village, East Coast Demerara, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond congratulated the management and staff of the company. She also encouraged private sector companies like FTIP to buy into the Government of Guyana’s plan and to aspire for standards.
Managing Director of FTIP Somat Ali thanked the GNBS for giving his company the opportunity to demonstrate quality and he encouraged other manufacturers to apply to be a part of the programme.
First Vice President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Ramsay Ali in his brief remarks also congratulated FTIP for being the first to be certified. Ali stated that “the Mark is a good thing, and it is good to have local products carry the seal ‘Made in Guyana’.”
The Made in Guyana Certification Mark was unveiled by First Lady Arya Ali at the GNBS’ National Quality Awards Ceremony in October 2021. It is a registered mark that aims to provide recognition to locally manufactured products on the local and international markets.
The statement said that among the requirements to become certified, manufacturers are required to use at least 60% raw materials from Guyana and to employ 70% Guyanese staff.
The Made in Guyana Certification is valid for one year and will be monitored through surveillance visits by the GNBS to ensure the approved quality is maintained.
Applications are open for local manufacturers interested in getting their products certified. Persons can contact the Certification Services Department on 219-0064-66 or email certification@gnbsgy.org.
