NPPO of St.Kitts and Nevis

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• Description of the NPPO

Publication Date

14-08-2020

Last Updated

24-03-2026

Short Description

In St. Kitts and Nevis, the functions of the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) are executed by the Quarantine Unit of the Department of Agriculture. The Unit consists of a Chief Quarantine Officer, one Quarantine Officer, two Quarantine Assistant Officers, and an Agricultural Trainee. The main responsibilities of the NPPO are the prevention of the introduction of plant pests, the protection of plant resources from exotic plant pests, the facilitation of trade in plant and plant products, and the regulation of other materials connected to Plant protection. To ensure these responsibilities are carried out, the NPPO follows the Plant Protection Act 2024 and IPPC guidelines and ensures food security by conducting a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA), inspections, surveillance, and issuance of Import Permits and Phytosanitary Certificates.

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Telephone number: 1869-467-1825 ext 1826 or 1827 Email address: [email protected] or [email protected]

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