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 Public Comments:
| Reference # | Title | Scope | Documents used in Formulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DNS CRS 18: 2011 (Compulsory) |
Specification for Honey
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This standard prescribes the requirements for honey produced by the honeybees Apis mellifera and Meliponini sp. It specifies three grades of honey with requirements for production, handling, packaging, labelling, analytic sampling and testing of honey that is intended or offered for sale in Dominica. This standard takes into account the management of equipment and storage conditions of honey, and requirements for hygienic production that assures the safety of food for human consumption. |
CRS 18: 2011 |
The period for Public Comments will run from July 01 to August 31, 2026.
Please be advised that D-DNS CRS 18: 2011 - Specification for Honey have been recommended for Compulsory adoption.