Role of standards in the HCFC phase-out in

Trinidad and Tobago

Presented by Dr. Marissa GowrieTrinidad and Tobago

Capital: Port-of-Spain Population ~ 1.3

Million Part of the Caribbean

Sub-Region (Article 5) Major Exports:

Petroleum gas, refined petroleum, Ammonia

Major Imports: Crude petroleum, iron ore, machines and metals

Trinidad & Tobago

T&T has met all obligations under the MP and has phased out CFCs 2 years ahead of schedule

Currently implementing our HPMP. Phase out includes HCFC phase out in the RAC, Foam Manufacturing and Pest Control Sectors

All refrigerant imports and exports are controlled via a licensing and quota system administered by Ministry of Trade, Customs and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau Standards

Country Programme for T&T

Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS)

Ministry of Trade Customs and Excise Division Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Sector Pest Control Sector Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Unit

(Ministry of Health) Consumers of products and services Technical experts in the various sectors

Partners/Stakeholders for the development of National Standards

Develop, promote and enforce standards in order to improve the quality and performance of goods produced or used in T&T

Ensure industrial efficiency and development; promote public and industrial welfare, health and safety; and protect the environment.

Covers all goods except food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, pesticides and agricultural produce.

The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards

PCTTS 76:Part13:20XX, Requirements for Labelling – Part 13 – Labelling of Electrical Appliances (2nd Revision); * and

CDTTS 76:Part 20:20XX, Requirements for labelling – Part 20 – Labelling of refrigerant containers.*

*Currently out for public comment before finalisation

Current Standards

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Code of Practice

Fumigation and Pest Control Code of Practice

Energy efficiency labelling standard for appliances

Upcoming standards for the country under consideration

*Wide range of new alternatives on the market Control measures are an important aspect

to reduce risk to consumers e.g flammability

Maintenance of a minimum uniform level for the quality of goods (RAC equipment and gases imported)

Finding balance between controlling the quality of products and not creating barriers to new viable alternatives that are Low GWP

Implementation of Standards

International Standards Bodies are referenced and reviewed to ensure that our local standards are in line with international requirements

Support international trade Support enforcement officers (identifying

illegal trade)

International Standards

Establishment of the level of quality, thereby allowing products to be evaluated and compared

Increased productivity and enhance efficiency

Reduce costs for consumers Provision of the basis for trade

transactions

Benefits of standards to T&T

Minimization of waste Ensure safety and quality of products Facilitate interchangeability of products and

services designed for the same purpose. Support the licensing and quota system Support for integration of new alternatives

Benefits of standards to T&T