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Role of standards in the HCFC phase-out in Trinidad and Tobago

Role of standards in the HCFC phase-out in Trinidad and Tobago. Presented by Dr. Marissa Gowrie Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad & Tobago. Capital : Port-of-Spain Population ~ 1.3 Million Part of the Caribbean Sub-Region (Article 5)

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Role of standards in the HCFC phase-out in Trinidad and Tobago

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  1. Role of standards in the HCFC phase-out in Trinidad and Tobago Presented by Dr. Marissa Gowrie Trinidad and Tobago

  2. Trinidad & 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

  3. Country Programme for T&T • 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

  4. Partners/Stakeholders for the development of National Standards • 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

  5. The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of 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.

  6. Current 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

  7. Upcoming standards for the country under consideration • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Code of Practice • Fumigation and Pest Control Code of Practice • Energy efficiency labelling standard for appliances

  8. Implementation of Standards *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

  9. International 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)

  10. Benefits of standards to T&T • 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

  11. 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

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