THE Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has recently bestowed its prestigious Made in Guyana Certification upon two local manufacturers, further enhancing the country’s manufacturing sector and promoting quality assurance standards.

In a ceremony held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Marcia’s Products of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, became the latest recipient of the Made in Guyana Certification Mark for its locally manufactured products.

The certification, awarded under the Permit to Use the Made in Guyana Certification Mark programme, recognises Marcia’s Products’ adherence to stringent quality standards. The company’s cassava bread and cassava cassareep were approved to bear the prestigious mark.

GNBS Executive Director (Ag.), Mr. Al Fraser, presented the certification to Marcia’s Products’ Chief Operating Officer and Manager, Ms. Marcia Gonsalves-Kwang, congratulating the manufacturer and stressing the significance of maintaining the certification’s requirements. Ms. Gonsalves-Kwang expressed gratitude for the achievement, acknowledging the dedicated efforts of her team and the support received from GNBS.

On Monday, April 22, another local manufacturer, Maliyah’s Kitchen of Pike Street, Georgetown, joined the ranks of certified enterprises under the Made in Guyana programme. The company received approval to use the Made in Guyana Certification Mark on its locally manufactured Mithai, Milk Powder Fudge, and Sal Sev.

During the certification handover ceremony, GNBS Head of Certification Services, Mr. Keon Rankin, presented the Made in Guyana Certificate to Maliyah’s Kitchen’s Proprietress, Ms. Alyssa Singh. Ms. Singh expressed pride in the achievement and encouraged other local manufacturers to pursue certification to enhance market recognition and product quality.

With the addition of Marcia’s Products and Maliyah’s Kitchen, the Made in Guyana Certification Programme now boasts a total of forty participating companies. The Made in Guyana Standards Mark serves as a hallmark of quality for authentic Guyanese products, providing recognition on both local and international markets.

Consumers are urged to prioritise products bearing the “Made in Guyana – GNBS Approved” branding when making purchasing decisions. Businesses interested in applying for the Made in Guyana Standards Mark or any other GNBS certification can seek guidance from the Certification Services Department of the GNBS, with application forms and detailed programme requirements available on the GNBS website.

For further information, interested parties can visit the GNBS website at https://gnbsgy.org/certification/ or contact GNBS via telephone at 219-0064-66, the GNBS hotline at 219-0069, or through WhatsApp at 692-4627.