The Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) Testing Laboratory yesterday became the 25th lab to be certified by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS).
A release from the GNBS said that the facility was certified to the National Standard GYS 170:2021 – General requirements for the operations of a laboratory.
During the handing over ceremony hosted at GPL’s Lot 5-6 Water Street, Kingston office, the certificate was presented to Divisional Director of GPL, Gary Hall by GNBS Technical Officer, Keon Rankin.
The release said that the certification covers the testing of oil and water for internal quality control. Various parameters are tested including pH, viscosity, iron content and other general requirements.
Hall added, “when it comes to fuel and lubricants entering our ports for use by our plants and other equipment, this Certifica-tion allows stricter quality control and ensures operational efficiency of our equipment.”
The certificate is valid for two years and expires on June 22, 2025, after which the company can apply for recertification. During the certification period, surveillance audits will be conducted to ensure conformity with the national standard is maintained, the release said.
