Saint Lucia

7.9 - Perishable goods

Articles	7.9.1 (a), (b) – 7.9.2 – 7.9.3 – 7.9.4 View measure text
Indicative date of implementation	31 December 2025
Definitive date of implementation	30 June 2027
Deadline for extension request, if required	2 March 2027
Extension of time	Request received 27 August 2025 Original definitive date 31 December 2025 New date requested 30 June 2027 Date approved 30 June 2027 Reason All relevant border regulatory agencies have procedures in place to facilitate the expedited clearance of perishable goods. For the Customs & Excise Department, these procedures are provided for in the Customs (Control and Management) Act; the Ministry of Agriculture (Plant and Veterinary Health) this is similarly supported by legal frameworks. Under the Public Health Act of 2019, the Ministry of Health has the legal authority to condemn goods where appropriate. Full alignment with this measure can be enhanced by developing a multi-agency policy framework and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Technical support is required to ensure that the aforementioned measure fully aligns with international standards and established best-practice examples. Committee approval: Approved Link to notification G/TFA/N/LCA/1/Add.6
Assistance required for implementation	• Review of existing policies, procedures and operations with respect to the management and handling of perishable goods at all ports of entry with a view to updating for the purpose of being aligned with international standards. Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework
Donor / Agency	World Bank
Progress reported	11 December 2025 — G/TFA/N/LCA/5/Rev.1 All relevant Border Regulatory Agencies (BRAs) have procedures in place to facilitate the expedited clearance of perishable goods. For the Customs & Excise Department, these procedures are provided for in the Customs (Control and Management) Act; the Ministry of Agriculture (Plant and Veterinary Health) this is similarly supported by legal frameworks. Under the Public Health Act of 2019, the Ministry of Health has the legal authority to condemn goods where appropriate. Full alignment with this measure can be enhanced by developing a multi-agency policy framework and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Technical support is required to ensure that the aforementioned measure fully aligns with international standards and established best-practice examples. It is anticipated that this work can be completed by June 2027.