Draft Bahamas National Standards: Invitation to Comment
26 Jun 2026
The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) solicits your assistance in establishing our National Position on the referenced standard:
Please find attached: Draft CARICOM Regional Standards and Draft CARICOM Codes of Practice for Public Enquiring: Cocoa Products
Attached are the following documents for your review
The public comments period is scheduled as follows:
Commencement: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026.
Conclusion: Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
- 2. DCRS 87_202x_ VSS Cocoa products and chocolate
- 4. DCRCP 13_202x_GAP for Cocoa and Cocoa Products
- BBSQSTDSOP-03F02 – Standards Comments Blank Template-DCRCP 12
- BBSQSTDSOP-03F02 – Standards Comments Blank Template-DCRS 87
About the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality
The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) was established, as per the Standards Act of 2006, as a corporate body operating within the Ministry of Financial Services. The BBSQ is mandated to establish and maintain standards for all goods, services, practices and processes to protect the health and safety of all Bahamians, safeguard the environment and enhance the economy of The Bahamas. The BBSQ works closely with the government, industries and businesses to enhance the quality of products and services available to the Bahamian people and synchronize national standards with international and regional standards.
More about Standards
Standardisation is the process of formulating, implementing and publication of guidelines, rules and specifications (collectively referred to as standards) with the aim to address actual or potential problems. It can also facilitate for common and repeated use, aimed at the achievement uniformity in a given context.
Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality and also level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.
Should you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact the Standards Development Department via telephone at (242) 362-1748 or via email at bbsqstandards@gmail.com or standards@bbsq.bs