Dominica Bureau of Standards (DBOS)

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Dominica Bureau of Standards (DBOS) is the National Standards Body of Dominica, established under the Standards Act No. 4 of 1999. As a statutory body operating under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Consumer and Diaspora Affairs, DBOS plays a crucial role in developing, establishing, maintaining, and promoting standards that facilitate industrial development, efficiency, and consumer health and safety.

About Dominica Bureau of Standards (DBOS)

The Dominica Bureau of Standards administration is guided by a 14-member National Standards Council (NSC) appointed by the Minister. The organization also involves various individuals from government departments, ministries, and the private sector who volunteer in Standards Technical Committees and Working Groups. These committees aid the national standardization effort, ensuring that the developed standards respond to market demands and are based on a consensus among interested parties.

Services and Functions of Dominica Bureau of Standards

• Standard Development: Creates standards to improve industrial development, efficiency, and facilitate trade.
• Consumer Health and Safety: Promotes standards that ensure the health and safety of consumers.
• Environmental Protection: Develops standards for environmental protection, food safety, and quality of life.
• National Standardization Effort: Works with various stakeholders to develop widely applicable standards.

Key Objectives of the DBOS

The primary objective of DBOS is to improve the global competitiveness of Dominican goods and services and enhance the overall quality of life of its citizens through the promotion and maintenance of standards and standards-related activities.

Vision and Mission of the DBOS

DBOS aims to be a leading National Standardization Body in the region, striving to meet the diverse needs of industrial development, consumer protection, and environmental sustainability.