THE GUYANA National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) recently renewed the certificates of Guyana Thermoplastics Limited (GTL) and Plastic Products Limited (PPL) after tests conducted on the PVC pipes of both manufacturers showed conformity to requirements of the National Standards.
Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes of GTL and PPL met the requisite testing and quality requirements of the two National Standards: GYS 107, ‘Specification for Pressure –rated PVC pipes (SDR series) and GYS 99, ‘Specification for PVC pipes Schedules 40, 80 and 120’.

Recertification under the GNBS Product Cerification Scheme, permits these manufacturers to affix the National Standards Mark to their PVC pipes, which gives building contractors, homeowners and other users confidence that the pipes manufactured are fit for the purpose intended.
The renewal certificates, which are valid for one year, were presented by Mr. Al Fraser, Technical Officer II of the GNBS to GTL’s Operations Manager, Mr. Mahendra Barran and PPL Plant Manager Bharath Rampersaud, respectively.

“The GNBS is proud of the efforts and the commitment demonstrated by these companies to have their products certified to the requirements of National Standards. More local companies are encouraged to embrace standards and quality by coming on board the GNBS Product Certification scheme to accrue the many benefits,” Public Relations Officer Lloyd David said.