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…
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…
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) wishes to inform the public that the draft standard, Road Vehicles – Code of Practice for Inspection and Testing of Motor Vehicles for Roadworthiness, is now available for public comments. We invite all interested parties to review the draft standard by visiting our official website at…
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has reached a significant milestone with the arrival of its new Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) machine which was made possible with funding from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The equipment will assist multiple law enforcement agencies in their national security efforts and greatly enhance the Bureau’s…
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is taking a significant step forward by seeking accreditation in Microbiology and Chemistry. This move is aimed at ensuring the Bureau’s laboratory testing services meet the highest international standards, particularly in areas critical to public health, such as food safety, water quality testing, and product certification.…
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is on the verge of acquiring cutting-edge RT-PCR equipment, a move that will significantly enhance its testing capabilities. RT-PCR, or Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, is an advanced technology used to amplify and analyse DNA, providing critical insights in various fields including gene expression, mutation detection, and…
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