BBSQ Enhances Readiness for Accreditation with ISO/IEC 17025 Training

BBSQ recently completed an ISO/IEC 17025 training to improve procedural documentation and strengthen its path toward accreditation.

From October 29th to 31st, the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) held a specialized ISO/IEC 17025 training to advance its procedural writing skills and bolster readiness for future accreditation.

The training was facilitated by Trinidad and Tobago native, Mr. Devindra Chattergoon, OCA Global Quality Management Systems Consultant. It was attended by BBSQ’s Senior Metrologist and Head of Department, Brendon Johnson, Metrology Inspectors Brinel Jacques and Nekco Kelly, Human Resources Manager Janet Lightbourne with Executive Director Dr. Ferguson-Bufford providing welcoming and closing remarks.

This intensive workshop focused on enhancing BBSQ’s documentation processes, ensuring alignment with ISO/IEC 17025 standards that set global requirements for competence, impartiality, and consistency in laboratory operations. Throughout the training, participants engaged in interactive sessions and practical exercises that emphasized precision, clarity, and uniformity in procedural documentation.

As BBSQ prepares to launch its Industrial Metrology Services, this focus on procedural excellence ensures that the foundation is in place for the reliable and precise calibration services the new unit will offer. By building a solid foundation for compliant and efficient testing and calibration processes, BBSQ is positioning itself to enhance its role in delivering trusted, high-quality services aligned with global best practices.

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About BBSQ: The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) is a corporate body dedicated to establishing and maintaining the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) in The Bahamas. Through metrology, standards, conformity assessment, and accreditation, BBSQ ensures that products and services meet the highest quality standards, promoting consumer safety and fair trade. BBSQ plays a crucial role in upholding the quality and safety of goods and services in the Bahamian market, fostering a culture of excellence that benefits both the local economy and international trade.