Standards

This Code of Practice specifies the methods of drying, pre-seasoning and post-seasoning treatment, storage, and the categories of moisture content for various hardwood lumber.

This Code of Practice specifies the requirements for the materials, construction, workmanship and finish employed in the manufacture of furniture such as upholstered furniture, built in furniture, craft furniture and inclusive of common types and style of furniture, manufactured internationally, now extant and what may be developed in the future.

This Code of Practice does not cover metal or metal frame furniture, plastic furniture or hospital furniture.

This Code of Practice establishes the minimum requirements for the manufacture and production of wooden craft items. The document is more focused on performance than prescriptive requirements for craft items. The Code of Practice may be applied to all wooden craft items in the manufacturing stage or at the point of sale to retailers and end consumers. It focuses on work made by individual craftspersons by hand. However, to improve efficiency and production, some craftspersons and manufacturers may employ tools, technology and other expertise to their best advantage. This Code of Practice does not apply to production techniques used solely for high volume output if such techniques: a) do not add to the overall quality and design; and b) are not performed with the skill and craftsmanship required.

This standard specifies the labelling requirements for furniture, when offered for sale in Guyana, whether locally manufactured or imported. It shall be read in conjunction with the latest version of GYS 9-1, “Specification for labelling of commodities - Part 1: General principles”.

This standard prescribes the requirements to be met by traders, producers and supplier of forest products either as individuals, companies, or as part of a defined supply chain, to confirm that the wood, log or lumber come from a legal source.

This standard specifies the requirements for indigenous furniture, namely those made from bamboo, rattan, wicker, tibisiri and nibbi materials.