The Liberia Standards Authority (LiSA), in collaboration with its parent body-the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, held a one - day stakeholders’ meeting aimed at strengthening Liberia’s regulatory sector, with focus on ensuring consumer protection.

During the meeting held at the Ministry of Commerce & Industry-EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, the Director General of LiSA, Stephen Mambu, said the entity would continue to push for a healthy business environment where food safety and related standards are upheld. 

“Today’s meeting is organized within the framework of LISA’s commitment to providing services for strengthening the regulatory sector by ensuring consumer protection under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, specifically the Bureau of Industry,” he said.

Mr. Mambu also noted that the meeting was part of a strategic work plan and deliverables related to service charter for engaging key stakeholders within the context of the services being provided.

 He described weights and measures as key component of the regulatory responsibility assigned to LiSA by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

Giving a brief background of the Liberia Standards Authority, he told the gathering that in 2024, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai appointed   the leadership and management structure of LiSA.

He observed that based on the decision, LiSA, during the current year started   operating one of the final steps to transition its activities into the new framework.

 Mr. Mambu pointed out that the entity’s new status has added greater responsibility to its duties and functions. 

Speaking on behalf of Commerce & Industry Minister, Magdalene Dagoseh, Assistant Commerce Minister for Industry, Uriah Bryant, said the Ministry would stand by LiSA in ongoing efforts to promote fair business practices across Liberia.

Assistant Minister Bryant added that the issue of weights and measures would not be taken lightly-adding that there must always be value attached for what consumers spent for goods and services.

The following issues were highlighted during the meeting; overview of weights and measure activities at LiSA, inspection/verification interval, fees & charges, violations & penalties, etc.