C.A.M.P. Recalls Nimbus Lock Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall
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Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent
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SKNBS to Close on August 19 for ISO 9001 Audit
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) wishes to inform the general public that our offices will be closed on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This closure is necessary as the Bureau will be undergoing an external audit as part of the process to achieve ISO 9001 Certification, which reflects our commitment to quality…
Draft National Standard Now Available for Comments
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) wishes to inform the public that the draft national standard titled Tourism and Related Services — Terms and Definitions for the Tourism Sector is now available for public comment. Interested persons can view the document and access the comment form by visiting www.sknbs.org, clicking on the…
PUBLIC NOTICE: URGENT RECALL OF BOTTLED WATER BRANDS
The Saint Christopher and Nevis Bureau of Standards hereby issues an IMMEDIATE RECALL of the following five (5) batches of bottled water sold in the Federation due to public health concerns identified in recent testing, pursuant to powers contained in Section 23(5) of the Bureau of Standards and Quality Act, Cap. 23.15 and given the discovered non-conformity…
SKNBS ISSUES COMPLIANCE DEADLINE FOR PRODUCT LABELLING REGULATIONS
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is urging all businesses—ranging from formal enterprises to roadside vendors—to ensure full compliance with national labelling regulations by December 31, 2025. This critical reminder applies to all goods sold within the Federation, whether locally produced, imported, or distributed informally. Specifically, the regulations to be followed include:…
St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) Advances National Standardisation Strategy (NSS)
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) brought together key stakeholders on March 13, 2025, for the National Standardisation Strategy (NSS) Development Session at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Held under the theme “Building Awareness, Confirming Research Findings, and Setting Standards Priorities,” the session focused on aligning national standards with regional and global…
SKNBS TO HOST NATIONAL STANDARDISATION STRATEGIES (NSS) DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is set to host a pivotal workshop aimed at strengthening national quality infrastructure through the Development of the National Standardisation Strategies (NSS). Scheduled for March 13, 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, this session will be held under the theme, “Building Awareness, Confirming Research Findings,…
Urgent Notice: Stakeholder Participation Needed
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is urgently requesting stakeholders who have been contacted regarding the development of the National Standardisation Strategy (NSS) to confirm their participation as soon as possible. Your engagement is crucial—insufficient participation in this UNIDO/CROSQ event could negatively impact funding opportunities and future CARICOM projects. Please respond promptly…
SKNBS Advances Accreditation for Microbiology and Chemistry Labs to Boost Public Health, Trade, and Environmental Safety
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has initiated the process to achieve accreditation for its Microbiology and Chemistry laboratories. This step ensures that the Bureau’s laboratory testing services align with the highest international standards, particularly in areas critical to public health, such as food safety, water quality testing, and product certification. The…
