The Bureau of Standards issues a mandatory national recall for the products “Mellow Fellow: Tranquility 2ml vape device” and “Cake Blueberry Super Jack vape device” purchased during routine market surveillance from a registered retail business in St. Kitts and Nevis. These products, manufactured in the United States, are not approved under any national legislation, standard,…
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is making notable strides in public health and environmental protection through its ISO/IEC 17025–accredited Air Quality Laboratory—the only air quality lab in the Caribbean to hold this internationally recognised accreditation. The lab is known for its technical excellence in indoor air quality (IAQ) testing. Equipped with…
TheSt. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) issues a critical reminder to ALL businesses, including roadside vendors, caterers, and local manufacturers: ALL goods sold in the Federation—whether locally produced, imported, or sold informally—must adhere to the following regulations by December 31, 2025: Key points: Non-compliance may lead to fines, product seizures, or suspension of sales. For details,…
The Bureau of Standards today issues a mandatory national recall for the product “Milonga – Cannabis Infused Tea: Yerba Mate” (ALL FLAVOURS). This product was found for sale in local retail stores and is not approved for trade or distribution in the Federation. Consumers are warned that the product label states it contains 10mg of…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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,…
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…
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