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The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards is set to enhance its analytical capabilities with the upcoming arrival of a state-of-the-art Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AA Spectrometer). This advanced equipment, expected to arrive soon, will enable precise analysis of metal concentrations in various sample types, marking a significant improvement in the bureau’s laboratory services. Atomic…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS), in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS), hosted a week-long training on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for agroprocessors. The training took place from July 22 to 26, 2024, at the Ministry of Agriculture Conference Room. St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) boasts a…

This week, St. Kitts and Nevis is hosting a pivotal workshop under the global GEF ISLANDS programme, aimed at guiding Small Island Developing States (SIDS) toward environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes. Organized by the Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC-Caribbean), this initiative is part of two…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has recently bolstered its testing capabilities with the acquisition of advanced radiation equipment. This state-of-the-art equipment will significantly enhance the lab’s ability to monitor and manage radiation levels, ensuring public safety and compliance with the bureau’s mandate. The new equipment includes three electronic personal alarming dosimeters…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is reminding all retailers that goods displayed for sale must include English, the official language of St. Christopher and Nevis. Non-compliance with this requirement violates SRO 35 2023, Section 3.3. Additionally, labels with deceptive information violate Section 3.2 of the same regulation. Please note that regulations…

20 May is World Metrology Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in Paris, in 1875. This treaty provides the basis for a worldwide coherent measurement system that underpins scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing and international trade, as well as the improvement of the quality of life and the protection…

In a significant step towards advancing its analytical laboratories, the St. Kitts & Nevis Bureau of Standards has acquired a state-of-the-art High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) device. This cutting-edge technology, widely utilized by food and drug regulators, testing laboratories, and law enforcement agencies globally, is a costly yet invaluable piece of equipment designed for trace…

In its ongoing commitment to safeguarding the quality of food consumed by our citizens, Ms. Clilia Davis, a leading scientist heading the Department of Food Toxins Analysis at the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS), has embarked on a month-long trip to the University of South Alabama to learn advanced techniques in identifying…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has reached a significant milestone in its testing capacity with the acquisition of a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) funded by a grant from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). This advanced machine is set to revolutionize the Bureau’s laboratory capabilities, particularly in confirming residual limits in…