Ten new products – a variety of achars among them – have been certified ‘Made in Guyana’ by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS).
The Permit to use the Made in Guyana Certification Mark Programme was presented to Anne’s Products of 266 Hope Low Land, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
Certification was accorded on June 13 at the Bureau’s Head Office, National Exhibition Site, Sophia, Georgetown.
Owner of the business, Anne Peters-Bristol was excited to receive the certificate, a release from the GNBS said.
“I am so happy today that I made it this far with my business. It was a lot of work but thanks to all the staff at GNBS, my colleagues and the team from GMSA [Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association],” she said.
The products which are now approved to use the Made in Guyana Standards Mark are: Souree Achar, Mango Achar, Chunk Mango Achar, Tamarind Achar, Hot Sauce, Lime Chunks ‘n’ Pepper, Green Seasoning, Mauby Drink, Cassava Cassareep and Chinese Sauce.
Also present at the event was the President of the GMSA, Ramsay Ali who encouraged other local businesses to become certified. “Well done and I am appealing to the other members of the GMSA, get certified! This can only mean well for your business,” he said.
The release said that GNBS has so far certified 29 companies under this programme including manufacturers of wood products, garments, flour, rice, plastic products, alcoholic beverages, ice cream, tea bags, coconut water, and coconut chips.
Head of the GNBS’ Certification Services Department, Andrea Mendonca told those gathered that the feedback from certified companies have been positive.
The Made in Guyana programme is applicable to companies of all sizes. Companies need to meet seven requirements to attain certification including the employment of 70% staff residing in Guyana and the use of 60 percent local raw materials.
