Floor IT Guyana and Banks DIH Limited have joined the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) Permit to use the Made in Guyana Standard Mark programme.
A release on Friday from the GNBS said that these two new certifications under the programme take the total number to 28 so far.
On Thursday, April 20, 2023, Floor IT Guyana was certified to use the mark on its hardwood flooring, wooden moulding and wooden decking while on Friday, April 21, 2023, Banks DIH Limited received certification to use the Standard Mark on its Wine Products, Rum Products, Demico Premium Ice-Cream, Créme Select Super Premium Ice Cream, Novelty (Frostee), Carbonated Soft Drinks, Beers, Shandy and Malta.
The release said that the certificate was handed over by Head of the GNBS Certification Services Department Andrea Mendonca to Chief Executive Officer of Floor IT Guyana Andre Cummings at the company’s 249 Oronoque and Forshaw streets, Queenstown, Georgetown office. Cummings in his remarks said “This is testament to our hard work over the years and proves that we are making our name in the local economy. Receiving this mark does not only speak of this brand but also the potential of our beloved country Guyana”, the CEO said.
The second certification ceremony was held at Banks DIH Limited’s Thirst Park, Georgetown location. The certificate was handed over by Director of Business of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, John Edghill to the Company’s Chairman, Clifford Reis. According to the release, Reis said the programme is laudable as it provides the required recognition for the large number of products manufactured locally.
Operations and Engineering Director at Banks DIH, Gavin Todd also addressed the ceremony noting that the company has always prioritized quality in its manufacturing processes.
Companies need to meet seven requirements to attain certification. This includes the employment of Guyanese staff and the use of 60 percent local raw materials.
The Made in Guyana Standard Mark Programme aims to provide recognition to locally manufactured products on a national, regional, and international level.
The GNBS is encouraging more businesses to sign up to be a part of the Made in Guyana Certification Mark Programme to give their products that competitive advantage in the local and international markets. Application forms can be accessed at https://gnbsgy.org/certification/made-in-guyana-certification/
