The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is proud to announce that the Bureau has officially achieved ISO 9001 Certification, further strengthening its commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all areas of its operations. ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). Certification confirms that the Bureau…
A group of second and third year students from the CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 class at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) visited the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards and its Multipurpose Laboratories on Friday, February 13, 2026, for an educational tour of the facility’s advanced laboratory equipment and services. The visit formed…
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 issues a mandatory national recall for the products “Royal honey” and “Secret Miracle Honey” purchased during routine market surveillance from a registered retail business in St. Kitts and Nevis. These products are not approved under any national legislation, standard, or regulation within the Federation for trade or distribution. After conformity testing,…
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has reached a major milestone with the official accreditation of its Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratories to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. The accreditation affirms that the Bureau’s laboratory operations now meet internationally recognised requirements for technical competence, accuracy, and reliability—particularly in areas essential to public health and…
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…
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