BSJ stages islandwide Fora
February 6, 2011The Full Story
PORT ANTONIO — The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), will be staging a series of public fora islandwide, as part of its ongoing public education programme.
These fora will seek to increase public awareness about its roles and functions, as well as to create feedback from its clients and consumers on its effectiveness.
According to Public Education and Information Co-ordinator at the BSJ, Ellis Laing, persons will be able to access information on the regulatory responsibilities of the organisation, including the importation of goods, compliance in the marketplace, labeling, as well as the registration of food factories.
The first forum was held at the St. Mary Parish Church Hall in Port Maria on February 2. Others are scheduled for Ocho Rios on February 10; Mandeville on February 15; Santa Cruz on February 16; May Pen on February 17, and Montego Bay on February 21.
Dates for public fora in Lucea, Savanna-la-Mar, Falmouth, Port Antonio, Morant Bay, Old Harbour and Linstead will be provided.
By LORNA WILLIAMS, JIS REGIONAL OFFICE