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There has been an increased demand for local cannabis in the global market space, as buyers from various countries seek to acquire the product for medicinal and research purposes. The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is reporting that since the start of the year, 19 export authorisations have been issued to allow companies to ship cannabisContinue reading “Increased Demand For Local Cannabis”

The TBL is Jamaica’s designated certifying authority for products or produce which comply with the Rules of Origin of a given preferential trade scheme. The process of certifying goods for export requires an analysis of the products/produce, application for a CO and approval. A release on Monday states that the TBL will no longer acceptContinue reading “Trade Board goes digital, launches Online Certificates of Origin”

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Recently, the Government of Jamaica took a decision that the CRS 5: 2010 Standard Specification for the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods to include Front of Package Labelling (FOPL) should, in addition to the “High-In” Octagon Model, include other FOPL in line with our major trading partners. The introduction of FOPL for pre-packaged foods in JamaicaContinue reading “Introduction of front of package labelling in Ja — A policy perspective”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw has called on Jamaican organizations to seek accreditation through the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), in order to effectively integrate into the global trading environment and to buffer external shocks. He was addressing an awards ceremony on September 2, 2021, organized by JANAAC, toContinue reading “INDUSTRY MINISTER RENEWS CALL FOR ACCREDITATION WITHIN LOCAL PRODUCTIVE SECTOR TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH RECOVERY”

The Board of Directors of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has reviewed its current operational model and discussed initiatives needed to capitalize on Jamaica’s potential at an all-day strategic planning session on September 1. Speaking at the event, Portfolio Minister, The Hon. Audley Shaw, in his opening remarks, noted: “This meeting is timely and criticalContinue reading “CLA Reviewing Operational Framework and Strategic Priorities”

Rainforest Seafoods Limited’s Microbiology Laboratory has been accredited to conduct food testing services at an international standard. The lab, which was established in 2019, has been accredited to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 17025: 2017 Standard, which affirms the entity’s technical competence and reliability in carrying out food testing. This willContinue reading “Rainforest Seafoods Lab Attains IS0/IEC 17025:2017 Standard Accreditation”

For July 2021, the All Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 111.4, indicating an inflation rate of 1.5 per cent as released today by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The movement in the CPI was largely due to an increase of 2.3 per cent in the index for the heavily weighted ‘Food and Non-AlcoholicContinue reading “Consumer Price Index July 2021”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is on track to being certified this year to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). JBDC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Valerie Veira, told JIS News that the certification process commenced in 2020, adding that the auditing aspect is slatedContinue reading “JBDC On Course To Attaining ISO 9001:2015 Certification”