About BSB
The Bhutan Standards Bureau (BSB) was established as an autonomous organization in the year 2010 after the enactment of the Bhutan Standards Act 2010 on 7th July 2010 to foster and promote standards and standardization activities as a means of advancing the national economy, benefiting the health, safety and welfare of the public, assisting and protecting consumers, protecting natural environment, promoting industrial efficiency and development and facilitation of domestic as well as international trade. BSB is now set to coordinate and oversee all standardization and conformity assessment activities in the country.
Mandate of the Bureau (As per Bhutan Standards Act 2010)
The Bureau has mandate to:
National Standards Development
Develop national standards and facilitate their effective implementation across sectors.
Metrology & Calibration
Establish and operate metrological referral and calibration laboratories.
Product Testing Infrastructure
Establish and operate product testing facilities to ensure compliance and safety.
Certification Schemes
Carry out product and management system certification schemes.
Accreditation Coordination
Permit, coordinate and facilitate accreditation of laboratories and certification bodies.
Quality & Standardization Promotion
Promote quality assurance and standardization nationwide.
Trade & TBT Oversight
Oversee regional and international trade agreements related to standards and Technical Barriers to Trade.
Additional Mandates
Carry out other standardization and quality control mandates as assigned by the Royal Government.
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