Events & News
Vanuatu Delivers First Formal Taro Export to New Zealand
The Government of Vanuatu has achieved a historic milestone with the first formal export of locally grown taro to New Zealand, marking a major breakthrough in its national policy for certified agricultural exports.
Championing Vanuatu's Voice on the World Stage
VBS CEO Engages with Global Standards Leadership in Rwanda and Geneva, Championing Vanuatu's Voice on the World Stage
🔍 VBS Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Non-Compliant Food Products
Port Vila, Vanuatu – October 23, 2025 – The Vanuatu Bureau of Standards (VBS) today announced a major new nationwide operation to safeguard the quality and safety of food products on store shelves across the nation.
VBS Official Website Launching
Vanuatu Bureau of Standards Launches Official Website to Strengthen Export Compliance, Transparency, and National Quality Infrastructure
Understanding “Best Before” Dates: What They Really Mean for Your Food
A recent Vanuatu Bureau of Standards (VBS) inspection and lab tests on snack items (like chips and baked goods) confirmed that "Best Before" dates are critical indicators of product quality, freshness, and safety—they are not just suggestions.
FROM ROOT TO RICHES: OWNING THE QUALITY REVOLUTION VBS & DARD Provincial Kava Campaign 2025–2026
For decades, the world has paid premium prices for Vanuatu kava. Yet too often, the profit leaks—not because our root is weak, but because our post-harvest chain is inconsistent.
