GNBS certifies agro-processor, medical laboratory

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. Certificates are valid for one year after which it is renewed.

Meanwhile, the Caribbean Endocrinology Institute Inc. Laboratory received its certificate on Friday, July 14 at its David Street, Kitty, Georgetown facility. The scope of certification covers Haematology, Biochemistry, Serology, Urology and Endocrinology.

Chief Executive Officer of the facility, Dr. Caleb Mc Cloggan said he began pursuing certification to the GYS 170:2021 – General Requirements for the operations of a Laboratory National Standard, since launching the business. Achieving this milestone he said, means a lot for him and other doctors attached to the laboratory. “Becoming certified by the GNBS speaks a lot about us…it confirms that we have standards here at the Caribbean Endocrinology Institute Inc…this will also help us to reach out to other health institutions and offer our services” he said.

Offering congratulations on behalf of the GNBS was Head of the Certification Services Department Mr. Keon Rankin who urged the management of the facility to pursue International Accreditation. “This national standard was developed using the ISO 15189 and the ISO/IEC 17025 standards, therefore making it easier to achieve accreditation once certified. The standard is a baseline for accreditation, so I am encouraging you to not stop here but to pursue accreditation to the international standard,” he told those gathered at the ceremony.

The GNBS certifies Clinical and Testing laboratories to the National Standard to ensure that customers receive accurate and reliable test results. Owners of laboratories which are not certified are urged to join the certification process to boost recognition and improve their operations. (GNBS Press Release)