St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards
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St. Kitts & Nevis Bureau of Standards
& Multipurpose Laboratories
ISO 17025 Accredited
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Departments
At the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards, we strive to provide top-notch services.
Air Quality
Monitors indoor air quality such as identifying mold, carbon monoxide and particulate matter
Chemistry
Performs chemical analyses on water, food, soil, and plants.
Microbiology
Offers microbial analyses on food (cooked and raw) and water (drinking, bottled, marine, pond, well, waste).
Metrology
Provides legal metrology services in the areas of mass and volume measurements.
Standards
Prepares, promotes, and adopts standards nationally.
Food Safety Services
Certifies food and beverage services.
Radiation
Performs radiation checks.
EAA Pre-Shipment Verification
The St. Kitts-Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has appointed EAA Company Limited (EAA) as an accredited inspection company for a Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program for the roadworthiness of used vehicles imported to St. Kitts-Nevis from the 1st of January 2024.
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Know Who We Are
About the Bureau
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) was officially established on the 8
th
day of March 1999 under the National Bureau of Standards Act No. 7 of 1999 now the Bureau of Standards and Quality Act No. 19 of 2021.
It is an Act to provide for the preparation, promotion, and implementation of standards and standard-related activities about commodities, goods, services, processes, and practices by the establishment and operation of a Bureau of Standards; to define the powers and functions of the Bureau of Standards; to provide for transitional provisions, and incidental matters.
Our Quality Policy
We strive to provide quality services in metrology, microbiology, air quality, chemistry, and standards.
Contact JUMVEA First Before Purchasing a Vehicle
Individuals interested in such transactions are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association (JUMVEA) as their first point of contact.
Learn more
Up to Standard
At the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards and Multipurpose Laboratories, we ensure the well-being of all citizens and residents.
We guarantee this by providing air quality tests, microbial and chemical analyses on food and beverages, and developing standards to improve the quality of products and services.
Join us as we delve into the inner workings of the bureau and the industries that benefit from our services.
Latest News
Stay up-to-date with what's going on at the bureau.
St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
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…
CFBC CAPE Chemistry Students Tour Bureau of Standards Laboratories
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…
Mandatory Compliance with Labelling Regulations by December 31, 2025
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…
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Quality of Our Service
We'd love to hear from you! The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) invites you to fill out our quick customer feedback form. It only takes about 3 minutes. Your input will help us improve our services. Thank you!
Fill Out Form
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This website has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.
Ministry of Trade
The SKNBS is a department under the Ministry of Trade.
Website:
https://www.miticca.gov.kn/
Phone Number: 1 (869) 467-1069
Email Address:
foreigntrade@gov.kn
RELATED ORGANISATIONS
CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ)
Bridgetown, Barbados
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Geneva, Switzerland
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Pennsylvania, United States
Codex Alimentarius (CODEX)
Rome, Italy
Website Feedback
We value your feedback! Please take a moment to rate your experience using our website. Your input is crucial in helping us improve. Whether you found the site user-friendly and informative or encountered any issues, your insights are important to us. Thank you for helping us enhance our platform for all users.
Fill Out Form
Skip to the content
(869) 467-1498
sknbs@gov.kn
X-twitter
Youtube
Home
About Us
Our Quality Policy
Who We Are
What We Do
Contact Us
Membership & Affiliations
Acts
About St. Kitts and Nevis
Photos
Useful Links
Accreditation
Radiation
Radiation Department
EXPORT / IMPORT FORM
Laboratory Services
Air Quality Department
Chemistry Department
GC-MS Services
Microbiology Department
Metrology
Metrology Department
Standards
Standards Department
Draft Standards
Standards Under Review
Standards Adopted
Regulations
Draft Regulations
Approved Regulations
Latest
News Articles
Activity Highlights
WTO / TBT Notifications
Recalls
Product Recalls
Promoting Confidence, Safety and Quality
St. Kitts & Nevis Bureau of Standards
& Multipurpose Laboratories
ISO 17025 Accredited
Learn more
contact us
Departments
At the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards, we strive to provide top-notch services.
Air Quality
Monitors indoor air quality such as identifying mold, carbon monoxide and particulate matter
Chemistry
Performs chemical analyses on water, food, soil, and plants.
Microbiology
Offers microbial analyses on food (cooked and raw) and water (drinking, bottled, marine, pond, well, waste).
Metrology
Provides legal metrology services in the areas of mass and volume measurements.
Standards
Prepares, promotes, and adopts standards nationally.
Food Safety Services
Certifies food and beverage services.
Radiation
Performs radiation checks.
EAA Pre-Shipment Verification
The St. Kitts-Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has appointed EAA Company Limited (EAA) as an accredited inspection company for a Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program for the roadworthiness of used vehicles imported to St. Kitts-Nevis from the 1st of January 2024.
Learn more
Know Who We Are
About the Bureau
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) was officially established on the 8
th
day of March 1999 under the National Bureau of Standards Act No. 7 of 1999 now the Bureau of Standards and Quality Act No. 19 of 2021.
It is an Act to provide for the preparation, promotion, and implementation of standards and standard-related activities about commodities, goods, services, processes, and practices by the establishment and operation of a Bureau of Standards; to define the powers and functions of the Bureau of Standards; to provide for transitional provisions, and incidental matters.
Our Quality Policy
We strive to provide quality services in metrology, microbiology, air quality, chemistry, and standards.
Contact JUMVEA First Before Purchasing a Vehicle
Individuals interested in such transactions are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association (JUMVEA) as their first point of contact.
Learn more
Up to Standard
At the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards and Multipurpose Laboratories, we ensure the well-being of all citizens and residents.
We guarantee this by providing air quality tests, microbial and chemical analyses on food and beverages, and developing standards to improve the quality of products and services.
Join us as we delve into the inner workings of the bureau and the industries that benefit from our services.
Latest News
Stay up-to-date with what's going on at the bureau.
St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
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…
CFBC CAPE Chemistry Students Tour Bureau of Standards Laboratories
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…
Mandatory Compliance with Labelling Regulations by December 31, 2025
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…
Gallery
View More
Quality of Our Service
We'd love to hear from you! The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) invites you to fill out our quick customer feedback form. It only takes about 3 minutes. Your input will help us improve our services. Thank you!
Fill Out Form
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This website has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.
Ministry of Trade
The SKNBS is a department under the Ministry of Trade.
Website:
https://www.miticca.gov.kn/
Phone Number: 1 (869) 467-1069
Email Address:
foreigntrade@gov.kn
RELATED ORGANISATIONS
CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ)
Bridgetown, Barbados
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Geneva, Switzerland
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Pennsylvania, United States
Codex Alimentarius (CODEX)
Rome, Italy
Website Feedback
We value your feedback! Please take a moment to rate your experience using our website. Your input is crucial in helping us improve. Whether you found the site user-friendly and informative or encountered any issues, your insights are important to us. Thank you for helping us enhance our platform for all users.
Fill Out Form