Interpretation

(1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires“Act” means the Standards Act; CAP. 295. “accredited laboratory” means a laboratory which satisfies the requirements of regulations 5 & 7 and which holds a valid Certificate of Accreditation, and includes the laboratories “Bureau” means the Belize Bureau of Standards established under section 3 of the Act; CAP. 295. “Director” means the Director of Standards appointed under section 4 of the Act; CAP. 295. “laboratory” means an undertaking engaged in tests, investigations, or research, whether or not for reward, and using recognized test methods, which is managed, directed, or operated by persons qualified and trained in science, engineering or technology; “recognized test” means a method of test that is14 (a) included in, or referred to in, a specification or (b) published by the Bureau, or by an organization recognized by the Bureau as competent in formulating reliable test methods; (c) recognized by the Bureau as applicable to any specified goods or class of goods, services, process, practice, or to the environment; “testing facilities” includes the equipment and trained persons necessary to carry out a recognized test. (2) A word or a phrase not specifically defined in these Regulations but defined in the Act shall have the meaning assigned to it in the Act.