The Dominica Bureau of Standards (Bureau) was established under the Standards Act (#4) of 1999. The Standards Act gives the Bureau responsibility to facilitate the development and promotion of Standards and Codes of Practice for products and services. As a result, this provides protection of the health and safety of consumers and the environment as well as for industrial development in order to promote the enhancement of Dominica's economy.
The Bureau develops Standards through consultations with relevant interest groups. In accordance with the provisions of the Standards Act, public comment is invited on all draft Standards before they are declared as Dominica National Standards (DNS) or Dominica National Codes of Practice (DNCP).
In light of this, the following draft Standards and Code of Practice are being issued for Public Comments:
| Reference # | Title | Scope | Documents used in Formulation |
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| D-DNS 20: 202x |
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) - Food Processors and Manufacturers - Requirements
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This Dominica National Standard specifies the general principles for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Food Processors and Manufacturers. |
Basic Good Manufacturing Practices Program Canada 2012: Guidebook Version 1.0
Food and Drug Administration 2015: 21 CFR Part 117 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food
SQF Food Safety Code 2020: Food Manufacturing, Edition |
The period for Public Comments will run from July 01 to August 31, 2026.