The Department Of Trade, Industry And Fair Competition Advances The Implementation Of The National Quality Policy

The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition welcomed a team of consultants to the Turks and Caicos Islands from Monday, May 25th to Friday, May 29th, as part of ongoing efforts to implement the Turks and Caicos Islands National Quality Policy.

The National Quality Policy, which was approved by Cabinet in October 2024, has now entered its implementation phase.  The policy serves as a strategic framework for establishing a national quality infrastructure in the Turks and Caicos Islands, aimed at improving quality standards, supporting trade, protecting consumers, and enhancing economic competitiveness.

 The primary objective of the consultants' visit was to engage with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors to assess existing quality-related systems and practices and identify any challenges, gaps, or opportunities that may inform the development of the national quality infrastructure. Through these consultations, stakeholders were given the opportunity to share their experiences, discuss current quality management practices, and provide recommendations for strengthening national quality systems.

 During the week-long mission, the consultants met with representatives from the National Quality Council, Pelican Energy TCI, the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority, the TCI Government Laboratory, the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association, and Turks Head Brewery. These engagements provided valuable insight into the quality standards, procedures, and systems currently operating within both the public and private sectors.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition expressed its appreciation to all stakeholders who participated in the consultations and contributed to the discussions. Their input will play a critical role in shaping the next steps of the implementation process and ensuring that the National Quality Policy delivers meaningful and lasting benefits to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Stakeholders are encouraged to look out for upcoming initiatives arising from the implementation of the National Quality Policy, including the Quality Certification Programme and a series of educational workshops.

The Department is also pleased to announce that a second stakeholder consultation Mission is scheduled for June 2026. This mission will provide an opportunity for continued engagement and further assessment of priority areas identified during previous consultations.