THE Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has launched two new verification services for tint meters and sound level meters, marking a significant step in strengthening the tools used by law enforcement and regulatory agencies across the country.
The services were officially unveiled on July 9, 2026, during a launch event held at the GNBS Head Office at the National Exhibition Centre in Sophia, Georgetown, and will become available to the public starting July 13, 2026.
The new offerings are designed to ensure the accuracy and reliability of instruments used to measure Vehicle Visible Light Transmission (VLT) and environmental sound levels, bringing these measurements in line with relevant national standards and regulatory requirements.
By verifying that these devices function correctly, GNBS aims to promote consistency, transparency, and public confidence in the enforcement activities carried out by agencies responsible for monitoring tint compliance and noise pollution.
The initiative also carries weight beyond routine regulation, as accurate and dependable measurements help reinforce the credibility of evidence presented in legal and judicial proceedings.
Getting to this point required specialised preparation. Inspectors from the GNBS Legal Metrology Department, alongside representatives from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), completed two dedicated training sessions focused on the verification of sound level meters and tint meters.
These sessions were designed to build technical knowledge and practical skills among participants, ensuring that verification procedures are carried out with precision and consistency within the national measurement system.
With this training now complete and the necessary equipment in place, the Bureau’s Legal Metrology Department is better positioned to support public safety, regulatory compliance, and industry efficiency.
Officials say the new services will also deepen collaboration between agencies and help ensure measurement standards are applied uniformly across enforcement and regulatory work.
Users should take note that both tint meters and sound level meters must be verified every six months to maintain measurement accuracy.
The cost recovery fees have been set as follows: sound level meters used by private entities will cost $3,000 per instrument to verify, while those used by government ministries and agencies will cost $20,000 per instrument. Tint meters, regardless of the user category, carry a verification fee of $10,000 per instrument.
Businesses, government agencies, and other operators of these instruments were urged to have them verified within the prescribed six-month window to remain compliant with regulatory requirements.
