Santa Lucía

7.9 - Mercancías perecederas

Artículos	7.9.1 (a), (b) – 7.9.2 – 7.9.3 – 7.9.4 Texto de la medida
Fecha indicativa de aplicación	31 diciembre 2025
Fecha definitiva de aplicación	30 junio 2027
Plazo para solicitar una prórroga, si fuera necesario	2 marzo 2027
Extension of time	Request received 27 agosto 2025 Original definitive date 31 diciembre 2025 New date requested 30 junio 2027 Date approved 30 junio 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: Aprobada Link to notification G/TFA/N/LCA/1/Add.6
Asistencia requerida para la aplicación	• Examen de las políticas, los procedimientos y las operaciones existentes en relación con la gestión y el manejo de mercancías perecederas en todos los puertos de entrada con miras a perfeccionarlos para ponerlos en consonancia con las normas internacionales. Etiquetas: Marco legislativo y reglamentario
Donante / Agencia	Banco Mundial
Informe de progreso	11 diciembre 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.