Bureau may examine goods manufactured locally

(1) The Minister may direct the Bureau, or through the Bureau authorise in writing any public officer with appropriate qualification, to test or examine the quality of any goods for which a compulsory standard has been declared. (2) The Bureau, or any person authorised by the Minister pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, may require a manufacturer in Belize to submit for testing or examination any goods manufactured by him where, (a) the manufacturer has a licence to use the Standard Mark in respect of such goods; or (b) a compulsory standard has been declared for such goods. (3) Where a standard is voluntary or a foreign specification exists with respect to certain goods, the Bureau may, (a) certify that goods comply; or (b) report that goods do not comply, with the standard or specification.