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Mandatory Barbados National Standards

The Barbados National Standards System is a semi-integrated one where there is separation of standards development and standards enforcement. Under the Standards Act 2006-5, the BNSI is responsible for the development and facilitation of the implementation of standards, whilst the Government of Barbados, through the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, is designated with the enforcement authority.

The following standards have been proclaimed with mandatory effect by an order of the Minister according to the Standards Act 2006-5.

BUILDING/ENGINEERING
BNS 29:1979

Steel Nails

Requirements, including dimensions, materials and finish for wire nails.
BNS 38:1981

Hollow concrete blocks

Applies to precast blocks made from mixtures of portland cement, water and suitable aggregates and intended for use in load-bearing and non-load-bearing masonry walls.
BNS 166:2000

Carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete

Specifies requirements for welding steel bars for reinforcement of concrete. It covers plain round steel bars in Grade 250, and deformed (Type 1 and Type 2) high yield steel bars in Grade 460, the latter in two ductility categories, 460A and 460B.
FOOD
BNS 39:994

Whole chicken (eviscerated) and chicken parts

Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and analysis.
BNS 43:1978

Pasteurized milk

Requirements and methods of sampling and analysis.
BNS 64:1992

Vinegar

Prescribes the requirements and methods of test.
BNS 73:1993

Ketchup

Prescribes the requirements and methods of analysis for ketchup, catsup or catchup of tomato or other vegetables.
BNS 164:1985

Macaroni products (macaroni, spaghetti, and vermicelli)

Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test.