Standardization
Standards Catalogue
Labeling
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BZS 1: Part 1: 1998 |
Compulsory |
This standard describes general labeling requirements for goods. It is applicable to all goods which are customarily labeled in the course of trade except where more specific requirements are prescribed elsewhere. |
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BZS 1: Part 2: 1998 |
Compulsory |
This standard sets out the requirements to be included on labels of goods prepackaged for retail sale, the method of display of such information and where necessary, the wording and units of measurement to be used. |
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BZS 1: Part 3: 2025 |
Compulsory |
This standard applies to the labelling of all prepackaged foods to be offered as such to the consumer or for catering purposes. |
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BZS 1: Part 4: 1998 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies the information, the method of display of such information, the wording of text warnings to be included on the labels of retail packages of cigarette products intended to be sold in Belize. |
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BZS 1:- Part 5:- 2007 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies the requirements for the labeling of brewery products to be sold in the Caribbean Common Market. |
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BZS 1:- Part 6:- 2025 (Revised) |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies the requirements for the labelling and marking of industrial and domestic gas cylinders for identification of contents and associated hazards. It covers fixed or portable cylinders intended for the storage or transport of compressed gases. |
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BZS 1:- Part 8:- 2023 |
Compulsory |
This standard provides minimum requirements for labels and markings on compressed gas in cylinders and cryogenic liquid containers cylinders containing for medical gases namely for medical air, oxygen, carbon dioxide, helium, nitrogen, nitrous oxide and mixtures. |
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BZS 34:- 2025 |
Compulsory |
This standard establishes the Minimum Energy Performance (MEPS) for refrigerators and freezers operated by hermetic motor compressors. This standard also establishes test methods to determine energy consumption, calculation of the total refrigerated volume and specifies the energy label requirements. |
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BZS 35:- 2025 |
Compulsory |
This standard is intended to improve the energy performance for air conditioners. The application of the standard is expected to improve energy efficiency in Belize through the availability, selection and usage of more energy efficient air conditioners. The information given on the energy label provides consumers with information for consideration when making a purchasing decision. |
Food Related Standards
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BZS 2:1998 |
Compulsory |
This standard applies to wheat flour (also called flour, white flour, enriched flour) and whole wheat flour that is intended for human consumption, made from clean, sound, and marketable grades of millable wheat grains of the species Triticum aestivum L (common wheat) or from Triticum compactum Host (club wheat). |
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BZS 4: 1999 |
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This standard prescribes the requirements and method of sampling and testing for whole chicken (eviscerated) and chicken parts |
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BZS 7: 1999 |
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This standard prescribes basic and general requirements for biscuits manufactured or imported to be sold in Belize |
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BZS 9: 2002 |
Compulsory |
This standard prescribes requirements for macaroni, spaghetti, vermicelli, noodles, egg noodles that are made in specified forms and materials. |
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BZS 10: 2002 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies requirements for the purity, treatment, bacteriological acceptability, packaging and labeling of spring water and purified waters that are prepackaged for sale and used as beverages or in foods. |
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BZS 11: 2004 |
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This standards applies to all honey product produced by bees and covers all styles of packaged honey which has been processed and is ultimately intended for direct consumption. It does not cover industrial honey or honey used as ingredient in other foods. |
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BZS 12: 2004 |
Compulsory |
This standard applies to all potatoes to be supplied fresh to the consumer market. |
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BZS 13: 2004 |
Compulsory |
This standard applies to commercial varieties of onion grown from Allium cepa L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer after preparation and packaging. Onions for industrial processing are excluded. |
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BZS 14: 2007 |
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This standard prescribes the requirements and methods of test for whole cow’s milk. |
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BZS 15: 2007 |
Compulsory |
This standard provides a definition for the commodity designated as rum and prescribes acceptable methods for analysis and testing of rum. |
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BZS 16: 2007 |
Compulsory |
This standard prescribes the requirements and methods of test for carbonated beverages. |
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BZS 17: 2007 |
Compulsory |
This standard prescribes requirements for salt which is intended for general household use as well as for food processing. Salt which is a by-product of the fertilizer or chemical industries is not covered by this standard. |
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BZS 18: 2007 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies requirements for brewery products to be sold in the Caribbean Common Market. |
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BZS 19: 2007 |
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This standard establishes specifications for grading, weight classification, labelling requirements and sampling/testing methods. |
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BZS 20: 2007 |
Compulsory |
Prescribes the requirements for grades of paddy, cargo rice, milled rice, cargo parboiled rice and milled parboiled rice. It also specifies the general conditions for sampling and the methodologies for assessing the various factors used in determining the quality of rice. |
Industrial – Chemical
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BZS 8:- 2001 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies the requirements and methods of test for liquid household chlorine bleaches. |
Engineering – Mechanical
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BZS 5: 1999 |
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This standard is a glossary of terms and definitions related to passenger car and commercial vehicle tyres. |
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BZS 6: 1999 |
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This standard applies to new passenger car tyres and prescribes requirements and methods of test. |
Petroleum Products
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BZS 21: 2024 |
Compulsory |
This specification covers those products commonly referred to as liquefied petroleum gases consisting of propane, propene (propylene), butane and mixtures of those materials. Three basic types of liquefied petroleum gases are provided to cover the common use applications which is applicable to products intended for use as domestic, commercial and industrial heating and engine fuels. |
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BZS 22: 2012 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies the minimum requirements for the periodic inspection, testing and requalification of containers of liquefied petroleum gases to verify their integrity for further service. |
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BZS 23: 2012 |
Compulsory |
This standard covers basic safety requirements for the filling, handling and storage of portable cylinders of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) at the cylinder filling plants and the positioning of cylinders at the premises of the consumers. Where the word “cylinder” is used the reference is to “portable cylinders” |
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BZS 24: 2021 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies the physical-chemical characteristics for Grade 2D Diesel (High Sulphur, Low Sulphur and Ultra-Low Sulphur) for use in Belize. |
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BZS 25: 2021 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for two grades of unleaded gasoline: Premium and Regular for use in spark-ignition internal combustion engines in Belize. |
Tourism
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BZS 26: 2014 |
Compulsory |
This standard provides the minimum requirements for Health and Safety at Archaeological Reserves and Parks, which includes terrestrial and cave sites. It provides Health and Safety guidelines to individuals and enterprises, including community – based and tourism organisations, when visiting archaeological parks and reserves in Belize. |
Gas
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BZS 27: 2025 |
Compulsory |
This standard provides a description of air characteristics, safety, storage and handling practices, when it is used for human respiration applications. |
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BZS 28: 2025 |
Compulsory |
This standard provides information regarding carbon dioxide characteristics, safety, storage, filling, transportation and handling practices, when it is used for medical or industrial applications. |
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BZS 29: 2025 |
Compulsory |
This standard provides a description of nitrous oxide characteristics, safety, storage and handling practices, when it is used mainly for medical, food packaging and electronic industries applications. |
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BZS 30: 2025 |
Compulsory |
This standard provides guidance for the safe handling of compressed medical gases. It is intended to protect personnel in the health care facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, doctor and dental officers and clinics. |
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BZS 32: 2024 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies minimum requirements for gaseous and liquid oxygen obtained by the air liquefaction process which is commonly used in medical and industrial applications. |
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BZS 33: 2024 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies minimum requirements for gaseous and liquid nitrogen obtained by the air liquefaction process, commonly used in medical and industrial applications. |
Biodegradable
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BZS 32: 2021 |
Compulsory |
This standard specifies minimum requirements, test methods and labelling of commercially biodegradable, commercially compostable, anaerobically biodegradable or environmentally biodegradable (soil, water, landfill, etc.) plastics manufactured in or imported into Belize. |
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BZS 36: 2021 |
Compulsory |
This standard is a glossary which defines terms related plastics and biodegradable products. |
Code of Practice
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BZ CP 1: Part 1: 1999 |
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This Code of Practice gives recommendations for storage of tyres, inner tubes and flaps. |
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BZ CP 2: 2002 |
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This Code of Practice applies to “street vended foods” which are foods and beverages prepared and/or sold by vendors in streets and other public places for immediate consumption. Fresh fruits and vegetables which are sold outside authorised market areas for immediate consumption are also included. |
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BZ CP 3: 2007 |
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This Code of Hygienic Practice applies to fresh meat intended for human consumption, whether by direct sale or through further processing. It contains the minimum requirements of meat hygiene up to and including the transport of meat and is intended to assure a healthful and wholesome meat supply. |
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BZ CP 4: 2007 |
Compulsory |
This Code of Practice recommends appropriate general techniques for collecting mineral water, spring water and purified water; and the treatment, bottling, packaging, storage, transport, distribution and sale of packaged water to guarantee a healthy and safe product. |
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BZ CP 7: 2025 |
Compulsory |
This code of good manufacturing practices for medical gases provides requirements for the production, storage and distribution of medical gases. This standard is not intended to be used in hospitals or at home for personal use. |
