Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Tuesday, 28th April 2026: The Department of Trade, Industry, & Fair Competition officially opens registration for the National Quality Certification Programme. This programme is designed to assist TCI Belonger‑owned businesses in improving overall product quality and attaining quality and standards certification.
The Quality Certification Programme is a trade enhancement initiative developed to assess, strengthen, and support local businesses in meeting quality and standards requirements. The programme will play a critical role in establishing a modern and robust Quality Infrastructure within the Turks and Caicos Islands. It aims to identify and address technical gaps that prevent micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from meeting internationally recognized and accepted quality requirements, where applicable. The programme will also serve as the primary platform through which Turks and Caicos Belonger–owned businesses and MSMEs can enhance regulatory compliance, credibility, and market access. Overall, the Quality Certification Programme will help ensure the availability of safer, more reliable products in the domestic market, while simultaneously positioning local MSMEs to take advantage of expanded export opportunities. Beyond its benefits to individual businesses, the programme strengthens the Turks and Caicos Islands’ participation and competitiveness within the global economy.
The Quality Certification Programme is divided into three phases:
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Phase 1 - Trainings & Workshops (Trainings and Workshops in the sectors of Business Development & Standing Operating Procedures, Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, & International Standards)
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Phase 2 - Product Testing (Samples would be tested within categories such as Chemical, Microbiological, Labelling, Nutritional Analysis, Compositions, & Labelling to gauge whether it is globally recognized regarding quality and standards)
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Phase 3 - Product Certification (Certifications & International Standards & Quality Attainment)
PLEASE NOTE: Selected MSMEs of this programme MUST complete Phase 1 in order to access the remaining phases.
Benefits of participating in the Quality Certification Programme include:
• Access to globally recognized quality and standards certification.
• Enhanced business processes and quality of product.
• Increased marketability, quality assurance, and safety requirements
• Increased product reliability within both local and international markets.
• Improved risk management
• Ability to access new markets
The registration form is available on the Department of Trade, Industry, & Fair Competition’s website at www.gov.tc/trade and can also be accessed via the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/q6TBJ5nP8s. Please note that only applicable businesses would be selected to participate in this programme.
For additional information regarding the Quality Certification Programme and any other activities that are taking place within the Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition, please directly contact the Department of Trade via the following options:
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☎️Phone: (649) 338-3703
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Location: Downtown Butterfield Square, Providenciales
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