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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…

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…