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Table of Contents
FOREWORD .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
CARICOM AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 1
SECTION 1.0: MARKET OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Population ................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Demographics.......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Climate ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.5 Language .................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.6 Hours of Business ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.7 Public Holidays ....................................................................................................................................... 2
1.8 Travel & Transportation ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.9 Time Zone ................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.10 Currency ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.11 Communication ....................................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 2.0: ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 3
2.1 Economic Performance ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Business .................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Labour Force ............................................................................................................................................ 4
2.4 Political Stability and Structure ............................................................................................................. 4
SECTION 3.0: TRADE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Import Statistics ....................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Top Trading Partners ............................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Bilateral Trade between Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados .......................................................... 5
3.4 Import Tariffs and Taxes ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.5 Trade Barriers .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.6 Prohibited and Restricted Imports ....................................................................................................... 6
3.7 Trade Agreements ................................................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 4.0: MARKET CHALLENGES .......................................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 5.0: TOP MARKET OPPORTUNITIES & PROSPECTS ........................................................................................ 9
SECTION 6.0: MARKET ENTRY STRATEGIES ............................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Using a Distributor ............................................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Private Labelling ................................................................................................................................... 11
6.3 Contract Packing ................................................................................................................................... 11
6.4 Exporting directly to a retail establishment ...................................................................................... 11
6.5 Establishing an Office ........................................................................................................................... 11
SECTION 7.0: SELLING, MARKETING AND PROMOTION ............................................................................................ 12
7.1 Selling Factors/Techniques .................................................................................................................. 12
7.2 Trade Promotion ................................................................................................................................... 13
7.3 Distribution and Sales Channels ......................................................................................................... 13
7.4 Pricing ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.5 Shipping Information ........................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 8.0: REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS ......................................................................................................... 14
8.1 Standards ............................................................................................................................................... 14
8.2 Product Shipment/Samples ................................................................................................................. 14
8.3 Packaging, Labelling and Marking Requirements ........................................................................... 14
8.4 Customs Regulations ............................................................................................................................ 14
SECTION 9.0: TRADE EVENTS AND FAIRS .................................................................................................................. 15
SECTION 10.0: FINANCING EXPORTS TO BARBADOS ................................................................................................. 15
SECTION 11.0: CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 16
11.1 Trinidad and Tobago ............................................................................................................................ 16
11.2 Barbados ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Appendix I – Price Comparisons ........................................................................................................................
Appendix II – Caribbean Community Standard For Requirements For Labelling .....................................
Appendix III – Sample Certificate of Origin .....................................................................................................
Market Guide for Exporting Goods from Trinidad and Tobago to Barbados i
FOREWORD
This Market Guide is intended to give Trinidad & Tobago exporters relevant and valuable information for
successfully exporting their goods to Barbados. The information contained therein is based on a compilation
of exporTT’s visits to the market, in-market consultant information, and desk research which is cited
accordingly. Feel free to contact us at 1.868.623.5507 to discuss your exporting needs.
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CARICOM AGREEMENTi
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), originally the Caribbean Community and Common
Market, was established by the Treaty of Chaguaramas which came into effect on 1 August 1973.
CARICOM is an organization of 15 Caribbean nations: Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas,
Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts
and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. There are also
five (5) Associate members as follows: Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman
Islands, and Turks and Caicos Islands.
CARICOM's main purposes are to promote economic integration and cooperation among its
members, to ensure that the benefits of integration are equitably shared, and to coordinate foreign
policy. Its major activities involve coordinating economic policies and development planning;
devising and instituting special projects for the less-developed countries within its jurisdiction;
operating as a regional single market for many of its members (CARICOM Single Market); and
handling regional trade disputes. The secretariat headquarters is based in Georgetown, Guyana.
Barbados became a member of CARICOM on August 01, 1973.
Barbados is also a member of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, whose intent is to
benefit the people of the Region by providing more and better opportunities to produce and sell
their goods and services and to attract investment. This will be achieved by the creation of one
large market among the participating member states.ii
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SECTION 1.0: MARKET OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
Barbados is located in the Southern Caribbean and is the most Eastern-island in the stretch of
Caribbean islands. It is a former British colony whose economy, once heavily reliant on sugar
exports, is now based mainly on tourism and offshore financing. The country is divided into 11
parishes; St. Lucy, St. Peter, St. Andrew, St. James, St. Joseph, St. George, St. Thomas, St. John,
St. Michael, St. Phillip and Christ Church. The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown and it is located
in the Parish of St. Michael.
(Sources: BBC 2014iii and Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia 2014iv)
1.2 Population
(Source: CIA Factbook 2014)v
1.3 Demographics
(Source: CIA Factbook 2014)
1.4 Climate
The climate, similar to Trinidad and Tobago, is tropical and the rainy season is from June to
October. Barbados is frequented by heavy storms and, at times, hurricanes during the Hurricane
season. It is often the first point of landfall in the region due to its location along the Hurricane
belt.
Population: Total 289,680 (July 2014 est.)
Population Growth 0.33% (2014 est.)
Median Age Total: 37.6 years
Male: 36.5 years
Female: 38.7 years (2014 est.)
Life Expectancy 74.99 years
Status Independent – November 30, 1966
Ethnic Groups Black 92.4%, White 2.7%, Mixed 3.1%, East Indian 1.3%, Other
0.2%, Unspecified 0.2% (2010 est.)
Religions Protestant 66.3% (includes Anglican 23.9%, other Pentecostal
19.5%, Adventist 5.9%, Methodist 4.2%, Wesleyan 3.4%,
Nazarene 3.2%, Church of God 2.4%, Baptist 1.8%, Moravian
1.2%, other Protestant .8%), Roman Catholic 3.8%, other Christian
5.4% (includes Jehovah's Witness 2.0%, other 3.4%), Rastafarian
1%, other 1.5%, none 20.6%, unspecified 1.2% (2010 est.)
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1.5 Language
Barbados’ official language is English.
1.6 Hours of Business
Commercial: Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Exceptions occur when the company
operates a shift system.
Bank hours: Mondays to Thursdays; 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and up to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.
1.7 Public Holidays
Month Day Observance
January 01 New Year's Day
January 21 Errol Barrow Day
April 03 Good Friday
April 06 Easter Monday
April 28 National Heroes Day
May 01 May Day
May 25 Whit Monday
August 01 Emancipation Day
August 03 Kadooment Day
November 30 Independence Day
December 25 Christmas Day
December 26 Boxing Day
1.8 Travel & Transportation
1.8.1 Airline Travel
Airport: Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Distance from downtown Bridgetown = 8.31 miles or 13.37 km
Approximate driving time: 30 minutes
Individual Entry Requirements
1. Valid Passport
2. Airline Ticket
Individual Exit Requirements
1. Valid Passport
2. Airline Ticket
3. Departure Tax = The cost is included in the final price of the airline ticket.
1.8.2 Ground Transportation
Taxis are consistently reliable in the capital of Bridgetown and it is the recommended means of
travel for business visitors.
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1.9 Time Zone
UTC-4, which is the same time zone as Trinidad and Tobago.
1.10 Currency
Barbadian dollars (BBD)
Current Exchange Rate: Barbadian dollars (BBD) per US dollar - $2 (2013 est.)
Bank Notes are available in: $2; $5; $10; $20; $50 and $100
Coins are available in: 1¢; 5¢; 10¢; 25¢; 1 dollar
1.11 Communication
Calls to Trinidad and Tobago to Barbados = 1-(246)-XXX-XXXX
Calls from Barbados to Trinidad and Tobago = 1-(868)-XXX-XXXX
SECTION 2.0: ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT
2.1 Economic Performance
Barbados - Economic Performance
GDP (nominal) $4.5 billion (2013 est.)
GDP per Capita $15,936 (2013 est.)
Growth 0.2% (2013 est.)
GDP by sector
Agriculture: 1.5%
Industry: 15.7%%
Services: 82.9% (2012 est.)
Inflation rate 1.8%% (2013 est.)
Imports partners (2012) Trinidad and Tobago 35.0, USA, 24.6%, European Union 8.4%,
Canada *% and China 3.8% (Source: EU Trade Directorate 2014)vi vii
According to the Market Dynamics report for September 2013, the Government of Barbados,
through the assistance of the bilateral talks with the government of China has earmarked $1.5B
for infrastructure development of the country’s national stadium. The country plans to re-
develop its national port, thereby providing separate cruise and cargo facilities. Additionally, the
government announced plans to invest more than $300MM and it will be invested in renewable
energy and infrastructure following the amendment to the Electric Light and Power Act.
2.2 Business
Barbados ranked 91st in the 2014 Ease of Doing Business report. They ranked 88th in 2013. The
main areas of concern are protecting minority investors (177), enforcing contracts (160) and
dealing with construction permits (143).
(Source World Bank Group 2014)viii
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2.3 Labour Force
*Barbados Statistical Service
(Source: World Bank 2014)
2.4 Political Stability and Structure
SECTION 3.0: TRADE ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Import Statistics
Barbados’ top 10 imports from the world for the period 2010-2013, are detailed below. Aside from
the significant jump in imports between 2010 and 2011, the period 2011-2013 were relatively
stable.
HS Code
(2 Digit) Product Description
Barbados Imports from World
Value in
2010
Value in
2011
Value in
2012
Value in
2013
TOTAL All products 1196232 1775403 1767767 1768742
'84 Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers, etc 125875 146735 121438 126370
'85 Electrical, electronic equipment 85413 110024 94736 120930
'87 Vehicles other than railway, tramway 75485 73323 71023 69379
'30 Pharmaceutical products 70150 64182 62767 64650
'39 Plastics and articles thereof 51408 54038 51798 57773
'22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar 43826 41198 44338 47926
'48 Paper and paperboard, articles of pulp,
paper and board
41663 43005 41643 43457
'94 Furniture, lighting, signs, prefabricated
buildings
31059 30644 29839 35290
'21 Miscellaneous edible preparations 30140 29336 31945 33099
'90 Optical, photo, technical, medical, etc.
apparatus
30011 29150 24659 32785
'04 Dairy products, eggs, honey, edible animal
product nest
26749 30648 28579 31304
Labour Force: 163,584 (2013 est.)
Unemployment: 11.6% (2013 est.)*
Labour Force by occupation:
Agriculture: 2.8%
Industry: 19.4%
Services: 72.5% (2012 est.)
Prime Minister Mr. Freundel Stuart (February 2013 - Present)
Government Democratic Labor Party or DLP
Elections Every 5 years
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3.2 Top Trading Partners
Below details the top 10 source of Barbados’ imports for 2013.
No. Country Name Share of Imports from
World (%)
1 Trinidad and Tobago 35
2 USA 24.6
3 European Union 8.4
4 Canada 8.0
5 China 3.8
6 Suriname 2.7
7 Colombia 2.1
8 Guyana 1.7
9 Japan 1.5
10 Jamaica 1.3
3.3 Bilateral Trade between Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados
In 2013, Barbados’ total imports from Trinidad and Tobago was USD $463,918,000. In 2014,
Barbados was the third destination of Trinidad and Tobago’s non-energy exports, making it one
of the nation’s largest CARICOM partners.
HS Code
(2 Digit) Product Description
Barbados's imports from Trinidad
and Tobago
Value in
2011
Value in
2012
Value in
2013 Barbados’ Top 10 Non-Energy Imports from T&T
'22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar 10557 13746 13551
'48 Paper and paperboard, articles of pulp, paper and
board
7176 6977 7801
'19 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations and products 7712 7669 7394
'24 Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes 4997 5007 5639
'34 Soaps, lubricants, waxes, candles, modelling pastes 4944 4865 5153
'21 Miscellaneous edible preparations 4139 5189 4897
'39 Plastics and articles thereof 4652 3692 3714
'73 Articles of iron or steel 1099 1102 2282
'20 Vegetable, fruit, nut, etc. food preparations 2687 2780 2252
'85 Electrical, electronic equipment 1603 2105 1779
TOTAL IMPORTS 2011 – 2013 (Energy & Non-Energy)
TOTAL All products (Energy & Non-Energy) 470945 510854 463918
3.4 Import Tariffs and Taxes
The Barbados Customs and Excise is the sole agency responsible for “clearing” all goods which
are being imported into Barbados.
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The main import taxes used in Barbados are as follows:
o Import Duty
o Value added
o Excise Tax on motor vehicles, alcohol, petroleum or tobacco
Value Added Tax (VAT)
The Value Added tax in Barbados is charged at the following rates:1
17.5% - applicable to all taxable supplies and is included in the final price of the product.
7.5% - charged to the hotel sector and direct tourism services.
0% - which applies to supplies outlined in the First Schedule to the VAT Act. These
include the supply of a prescribed medical device, a supply of crude oil, a payment
known as a service charge payable to hotels, guest houses and restaurants, and the supply
of international cruises and certain basic food items such as frozen meat, fish, potatoes,
onions, citrus fruits and rice
It is advised to appoint a Customs Broker to direct and counsel on the import process and
handle the necessary documentation for goods imported into Barbados.
For further information on tariffs and taxes, please contact exporTT Limited.
(Source: Business Barbados 2014)ix
3.5 Trade Barriers
Barbados is a very open market and is willing to trade in goods and services with Trinidad and
Tobago. There are some perceived non-tariff barriers to Barbados products entering Trinidad and
Tobago market however exporters will have little problems in accessing this market.
3.6 Prohibited and Restricted Imports
According to the Barbados Customs Agency, the following items are prohibited from being
imported into Barbados and will be seized if attempts are made to import them:
Prohibited
• Illegal drugs
• Guns, explosives and ammunition
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Plant and plant products – unless authorised to do so
• Meat and meat products – unless authorised to do so
• Pets and animals – unless authorised to do so
• Foreign rum and matches
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• Bags, clothing and other articles made from camouflage material
• Radioactive or other hazardous materials
• Counterfeit money and goods
• Pornographic material
Items which are classified as “Restricted” imports need permits/licences from the relevant
authorities in Barbados and these documents must be presented to the Barbados Customs and
Excise. Also, the item may have to be inspected before it can be imported into the country. If the
Customs and Excise detain a “Restricted” item, they will issue a receipt and the item will only be
released when the conditions of its detention are satisfied.
Restricted
• All fruit, vegetables, seeds and like products (Declaration required by Customs Departments)
• Meat and meat products (Special Permit from Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs)
• Dogs, cats, caged birds, poultry and other animals (Permit for import of transhipment required)
3.7 Trade Agreements
Barbados is part of the following trade agreements:
Caribbean-Canada Trade Agreement (CARIBCAN) – Established in 1986
CARIBBEAN COMMON MARKET (CARICOM) – Treaty of Chaguaramas 4th July 1973;
Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas – 2001
CARICOM/VENEZUELA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT – 13th day of October, 1992
CARICOM/COLUMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT – 24th day of July 1994
CARICOM/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FREE TRADE AGREEMENT – 28th day of August
1998
CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE (CBI) (TO ENTER THE United States of America)
established in 1983 by Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA); it came into
effect on January 1, 1984
EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT – 15th October 2008
CARICOM/CUBA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT – 5th July 2000
CARICOM/COSTA RICA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT – 9th day of March 2004
Double Taxation Agreements
From the year 1970 to present date, Barbados has concluded thirty five Double Taxation
Agreements as follows:
Country Date of Signature
The United Kingdom March 26, 1970
The United Kingdom April 26, 2012 (Treaty in force December 19 2012, replacing the
treaty that was signed March 26, 1970
Canada January 22, 1980
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Protocol to Barbados
Canada DTA
November 8, 2011
USA December 31, 1984
1st Protocol US/B'dos DTA December 18, 1991
2nd Protocol US/B'dos DTA July 14, 2004
Finland June 15, 1989
Protocol to Barbados
Finland DTA
November 3, 2011
Norway November 15, 1990
Protocol to Barbados
Norway DTA
November 3, 2011
Sweden July 01, 1991
Protocol to Barbados
Sweden DTA
November 3, 2011
Switzerland Agreement extended to Barbados by virtue of Agreement between
Switzerland and the U.K., 1954
CARICOM July 06, 1994
Venezuela December 11, 1998
Cuba June 17, 1999
China May 15, 2000
1st China/B'dos Protocol February 10, 2010
Malta December 5, 2001
Protocol to Barbados/Malta
DTA
September 25, 2013
Mauritius September 28, 2004
Botswana February 25, 2005
Austria February 27, 2006
Kingdom of the
Netherlands
November 28, 2006
1st Netherlands/B'dos
Protocol
November 27, 2009
Republic of Seychelles October 19, 2007
Republic of Mexico April 7th, 2008
Republic of Ghana* April 22, 2008
Luxembourg December 1, 2009
The Republic of Panama June 21, 2010
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The Republic of Portugal* October 22, 2010
The Kingdom of Spain December 1, 2010
Czech Republic October 26, 2011
Iceland November 3, 2011
Kingdom of Bahrain December 3, 2012
State of Qatar* December 6, 2012
San Marino* December 14, 2012
Singapore July 15, 2013
Source: Invest Barbadosx
* Not yet entered into force.
SECTION 4.0: MARKET CHALLENGES
Buy Brand Barbados
This campaign is contributing to the Barbadian consumer having greater awareness of where
products are manufactured. However, Barbados does not manufacture many of the food products
it consumes, and as a result the “Buy Brand Barbados” campaign has not enjoyed much success.
SECTION 5.0: TOP MARKET OPPORTUNITIES & PROSPECTS
The Barbadian business landscape has been heavily influenced by the infiltration of large
companies from Trinidad and Tobago. The not so recent merger of the Barbados Shipping &
Trading Company (BS&T) with Neal & Massy has resulted in a change of the ownership and
Management of many subsidiary companies. The BS & T group is still a very large and diversified
group. The Supercentre Chain of Supermarkets is under the BS & T umbrella which now favours
a great deal of Trinidadian products. The major players of the segments are presented by
distributors such as SBI, Hanchell Enis, Goddards and some retailers such as Trimart and Popular
Supermarkets.
Food and Beverages
Barbados is a net food importing country. A close look at supermarket shelves revealed a
preponderance of products produced in Trinidad and Tobago. The major supermarkets carry
these locally manufactured products, the variety of which is limited only by shelf space available.
Currently, several of T&T’s food and beverage manufacturers enjoy a commanding presence on
the supermarkets’ shelves. However, Supermarkets are open to trying new products which are
seen as unique, or are new variants of the traditional lines.
A number of Trinidad and Tobago’s beverages were seen in all of the supermarkets visited. There
are some Barbadian products in the Soft Drink and Water segments. Also noticed were American
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and Canadian brands but there seems to be a small visibility of products from Latin American
producers. This being the case, supermarket owners are willing to try new and innovative
products once consistent supply and quality of same are present.
Snacks
Supermarkets aisles show a very good representation of T&T’s snacks. The only other competing
source of product for this category is the US and Argentinian product. The Variety of biscuits
from Trinidadian producers is quite vast. Still, there might be room for snacks that are deemed
“Healthy” or “Organic” which seems to be a current trend according to one major Supermarket.
Condiments
In supermarkets, one sees Trinidad produced condiments (mayonnaise, ketchup) from Vemco
and National Canners in particular. Swiss Ketchup and Mayonnaise were available in different
sizes of spouch packages. Medium to smaller exporters need to invest in improving packaging
and making the product more visually attractive for the niche tourist market. E.g. - Several of the
products from The Caribbean Coffee House Limited were seen in the duty free section of Cave
Shepard as well as the airport. This line was not observed in the mainstream supermarket trade.
Miscellaneous Manufactures – Electrical Cables
The majority of products are imported from the USA, the UK which seem to dominate the market.
However, products from Century Eslon and Bonsal Caribbean Limited were observed in the
market albeit in small percentage compared to the total range of products being sold. Some stores
indicated they would buy from Trinidad if there was a manufacturer who could supply at the
right quality and price.
Wood and Wood Related Products – Bedroom Furniture, Mattress Supports
Within this sector, there are limited products imported from Trinidad and Tobago at this time.
Most Lumber is being imported from Brazil, Costa Rica, and Canada and to a small extent,
Guyana. At the moment there are no producers of lumber in Trinidad. However, speaking with
one retailer of high end furniture there could be opportunity for CARICOM produced high
quality wooden furniture pieces if available at the right price.
Printing & Packaging
Products such as toilet paper were included in this sector, which we observed had eight brands
in one of the lower end supermarkets. A couple of brands are being sourced from CARICOM.
This suggests a competitive sector. However, price being a key consideration, there were few
extra regional brands.
For Labels, at the premium level there is one major supplier with good international relations
with major manufacturers. However, at the lower end, this manufacturer does not compete which
could suggest an opportunity for manufacturers of labels from Trinidad & Tobago.
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SECTION 6.0: MARKET ENTRY STRATEGIES
6.1 Using a Distributor
Distributors with strong relationships with the down trade as well as the bigger retail outlets can
get maximum coverage for products. Whilst larger distributors will guarantee placement in the
larger supermarket chains, they may not reach the smaller groceries and convenience
shops/corner shops located all across the country. Independent distributors tend to work more
with every single retailer. They may be however limited in getting into the larger chain
supermarkets that are linked to the large distributors.
6.2 Private Labelling
This method can yield several advantages to the exporter for example, they would not have to
invest time and money in developing the brand in the market, it eliminates the middleman as it
will be exported directly to the retailer (or distributor) and they get higher margins for the
product. However, there is the disadvantage that the product is not associated with the exporter
so they will need to build a brand following for their label.
6.3 Contract Packing
This involves the customer using his own formulation under their own label. Like the previous
method this one has several advantages and disadvantages. A disadvantage to this method is
that it prevents country branding for the product; but the advantages include not having to invest
time in money in developing the brand and product in the market, it eliminates the middleman
as it will be exported directly to the retailer (or distributor).
6.4 Exporting directly to a retail establishment
Several retailers in Barbados opt to purchase items from distributors as well as directly from
manufactures/exporters. This enables the manufacturer to have more control in the selection of
retailers for it product. Eliminating the middle man also makes the manufacturer more aware of
who are the most likely consumers of their products and as well as affording them the
opportunity to make a higher profit.
Two drawbacks to this using method are as follows:
i. The manufacturer/exporter will have to handle all of the logistics for the transaction.
ii. You might not be able to responds to you customer as soon as a problem arises.
6.5 Establishing an Office
Under the Caribbean Single Market Economy (Article 32.5 – Revised Treaty), CARICOM
nationals can establish business operations in any of the Member States that are part of the
arrangement such as Barbados. Although such a strategy is very costly to implement, it can be
advantageous to the exporter as they will have more control of the marketing and distribution of
their product in Barbados. Exporters seeking to establish an office in Barbados should acquaint
themselves with the established procedures for such an undertaking as well as seek the advice of
a legal professional.
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Further information can be obtained from Invest Barbados http://www.investbarbados.org/
SECTION 7.0: SELLING, MARKETING AND PROMOTION
7.1 Selling Factors/Techniques
Selling factors and techniques are described in the following five steps to master the selling
process.
Steps Description
1. Greeting
You need to ‘arrest’ the buyer:
Pay attention to dress, hygiene, grooming, handshake, etc.
Treat the buyer’s business card with respect and present
your business card in a professional manner.
Speak clearly, paying attention to voice, tone, eye contact,
etc.
Use correct titles and surnames.
Have a positive body language.
2. Ask questions to
understand the prospect
Don’t ask direct questions but ask leading questions in a
conversation type manner to find out the buyer’s need and
what he/she is looking for.
3. Present Benefits Present the benefits of your product/s or service/s in a manner
that aligns them to the need of the buyer.
4. Handle Objections
If the buyer is not interested in your product/s or service/s,
don’t end the meeting in despair, remain calm. Instead, take
the opportunity to find out more about the market and their
needs so that you can possibly make adjustments to your
product to suit their needs.
5. Close
It is very important to know and agree on the next steps which
should include a thank you email which captures the essence
of the conversation and the activities that would follow.
Other Tips
Be prepared
Know your business and your products
Be confident
Be a persuasive negotiator
Confirm appointments at least 24 hours in advance and be
on time.
Prepare your marketing tools e.g. brochures, samples,
PowerPoint presentations, etc. and make them come alive
with images.
Take notes and bring a notetaker.
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7.2 Trade Promotion
Locally, exporTT offers trade promotion programmes periodically, including trade missions,
trade shows, trade fairs, matchmaking events, conferences, etc. These programmes are conducted
with a pre-approved budget and with an element of co-financing with the exporter for some
activities.
7.3 Distribution and Sales Channels
Although some retailers import products directly from overseas manufactures, the traditional
and more often used method is importing using a distributor or importer. The distributor will
usually sell the product to the retailers who then sells them to the consumer.
There are a few distributors operating in the country which are also retailers.
Sometimes the distributors works with the manufacturers in the development of their marketing
campaigns and they may also share in the cost of the campaign. Other manufacturers who may
have the financial resources to fund their campaigns may use the services of the distributor to
assist with the implementation of the campaign.
7.4 Pricing
Barbados is a small, “open” economy and its consumers are perceived to be very loyal to the
brands that they know. However, a recent trend that has been seen whereby some customers are
sacrificing quality for price. Currently the Barbados market can be viewed as price sensitive and
as a result exports should ensure that the products need to be priced competitively. Also because
the market is open, there is an influx of competing products from all over the world including
China and Latin America. Appendix I shows the price comparison of several consumer products.
7.5 Shipping Information
Two of the shipping lines which exporters in Trinidad can use to send items to Tobago are CMA
CGA and Mediterranean Shipping Company (T&T) Limited. The transit time between the islands
can be as little as one day.
Consolidation with other exporters
Smaller manufacturers who cannot fill a container of products should use PLIPDECO’s Less than
a Container Load (LCL) initiative and consolidate the shipment with other exporters. This allows
exporters to Barbados the ability to ship less than container load quantities and at preferential
rates because now they do not have to pay for the shipment of the whole container but only the
portion of the container utilised.
For Further information on the LCL Initiative:
http://www.plipdeco.com/main/index.php?page=lcl-export-initiative-2
Market Guide for Exporting Goods from Trinidad and Tobago to Barbados Page 14 of 18
SECTION 8.0: REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
8.1 Standards
Trinidad & Tobago enjoys duty free access for certain or qualified products into Barbados because
the country is a member of CARICOM. The import regulations and health requirements are
generally harmonised across the CARICOM territories and this is maintained as a result of the
on-going work of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards & Quality (CROSQ).
8.2 Product Shipment/Samples
Samples with “no commercial value” are shipped free into the country, while samples with
commercial value are charged the normal rates of duties.
8.3 Packaging, Labelling and Marking Requirements
Barbados follows labelling requirements set out in the Caribbean Community Standard for
Requirements for Labelling. See Appendix II.
8.4 Customs Regulations
On average it takes 3 days to comply with the Procedure to Import in Barbados. The six
documents required to import are as follows:
1. Commercial Invoice
2. Packing List
3. Bill of Lading
4. Customs Import Declaration
5. Import License
6. Certificate of Origin*
Certificate of Origin
exporTT’s Trade Facilitation Office is charged with the responsibility of certifying all products
and determining their eligibility for preferential treatment into countries which Trinidad and
Tobago has a trade agreement with. In this regard, exporters should complete the following steps
to determine their eligibility for preferential access:
• Completion of Factory Visit Form (Information Furnished in Support of Declaration of
Origin
• Payment ($400.00)
• Visit by a Certification Officer
• Inspection on process of production, raw material and relevant documentation
Please see Appendix III for a sample Certificate of Origin
Market Guide for Exporting Goods from Trinidad and Tobago to Barbados Page 15 of 18
SECTION 9.0: TRADE EVENTS AND FAIRS
The Barbados Manufacturers’ Exhibition (BMEX) will be held on May 22 – 25, 2015.
This exhibition which is hosted by the Barbados Manufacturers Association is an annual event
was first held in the year 1981 and showcased only local furniture. In the year 1997 the exhibition
was changed into an international exhibition and its exhibitors include both CARICOM and Non
CARICOM countries.
Two of the stated objectives of the exhibition are as follows:
“to further develop and foster trading relationships between manufacturers/exporters and
consumers worldwide with special emphasis on CARIFORUM member states, Venezuela, and
other South and Central American countries,…
And to facilitate the exchange of views and information leading to the formation of joint
ventures.”
Further changes were made in the year 2006, as the exhibition now focuses on three main
industries; Food, fashion and Furniture.
SECTION 10.0: FINANCING EXPORTS TO BARBADOS
exporTT Limited provides a Co-financing Service, through which an exporter can be reimbursed
(50% reimbursement) for the following market access activities:
a. Product Registration
b. Trademark Registration
c. Product Testing
d. Translation & Interpretation Services
e. Legal representation for product, brand and trademark registration
f. Booth rental at trade shows
g. Business to business matchmaking services
h. Shipping of samples
i. In-store marketing and promotions
j. Booth design at trade shows
k. Ground transportation for exporTT led groups at trade missions and trade shows
l. Brand registration
m. Label modification
n. Registration at international capacity building forum/workshop
Please contact the following person or any other exporTT representative for more information on
these services:
Market Guide for Exporting Goods from Trinidad and Tobago to Barbados Page 16 of 18
Mr. Crisen Maharaj
Manager- Capacity Building and Programme Financing
exporTT Limited
151B Charlotte Street
Port of Spain
Tel.: (868) 623-5507 ext. 362
Fax: (868) 625-8126
Mobile: (868) 796-4276
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.exportt.co.tt
In addition to local banks, to obtain information on financing exports to Barbados, please contact:
Mr. Shaun Waldron
Manager, Credit & Business Development
Export Import Bank of Trinidad & Tobago Limited
#30 Queen's Park West,
Port of Spain
Phone: 1-(868)-628-2762 ext. 288
Fax: 1-(868) -628-9370
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.eximbanktt.com
SECTION 11.0: CONTACT INFORMATION
11.1 Trinidad and Tobago
Office Contact Information
exporTT Limited
Roann David
Export Officer
Export Promotions
exporTT Limited
151B Charlotte Street
Port of Spain
Tel: 1-868-623-5507 ext. 226
Mobile: 1-868-477-8031
Fax: 1-868-625-8126
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.exportt.co.tt
Market Guide for Exporting Goods from Trinidad and Tobago to Barbados Page 17 of 18
Customs & Excise
Division
Customs and Excise Division
Ministry of Finance
Custom House
Nicholas Court
Cor. Abercromby Street and Independence Square
Port of Spain
Phone: (868) 625-3311-9 Ext 335-8
Shipping Agencies
Shipping Association of Trinidad & Tobago
15 Scott Bushe Street, Port of Spain
Phone: (868)625-2388, (868)623-3355
Fax: (868)623-8570
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://shipping.co.tt/member%20search.php?id=1&page=1
11.2 Barbados
Office Contact Information
National Standards
Institute
Barbados National Standards Institute
Flodden, Culloden Road
St. Michael
Barbados
Website: http://www.bnsi.bb/
Chamber of Commerce &
Industry
Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Braemar Court, Deighton Road
St. Michael
Barbados
Phone: (246) 434-4750
Fax: (246) 228-2907
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.barbadoschamberofcommerce.com
Ministry of Foreign
Affairs & Foreign Trade
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade
1 Culloden Road
St. Michael, Barbados BB14018
Phone: (246) 431-2200
Customs & Excise
Department
Customs & Excise Department
HEADQUARTERS
2nd Floor West Wing
Warrens Office Complex
Warrens
Phone: (246) 310-2300
Industrial Development
Corporation
Barbados Industrial Development Corporation (BIDC)
Export Development and Promotion Division
Market Guide for Exporting Goods from Trinidad and Tobago to Barbados Page 18 of 18
P.O. Box 1250, Pelican House
Bridgetown BB110000, Barbados, W.I.
Tel: (246) 427-5350/467-8513
Cell: (246) 253-8766
Fax: (246) 426-7802
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.bidc.com
Manufacturers
Association
Barbados Manufacturers Association
Suite 201; Harbour Industrial Estate
Bridgetown
#246-426-4474
Website: http://www.bma.bb/
Chamber of Commerce
and Industry
Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)
Braemar Court, Deighton Road, St. Michael
Tel: (246) 434-4750
Website: http://www.barbadoschamberofcommerce.com/
Appendix I – Price Comparisons
Price Comparison: Cost-U-Less Supermarket
Product Competitors
Price/Stand
ard Bottle
Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Size
/Volume
Type of
container
Country
Produced
Quality of
Packaging
(rate out of
10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/No
Heinz 25.99 44 OZ 3 Packs US Y Y
Swiss jumbo 6.99 2 Litres Trinidad Y Y
Swiss econo-pack 8.99 750 Trinidad Y Y
Swiss Spouch 7.48 750 ml 2 Pack Trinidad Y Y
Hel lmanns 21.99 64 Oz US Y Y
Kraft Light 10.99 30 Oz US Y Y
Kraft regular 9.99 30 Oz US Y Y
Swiss 13.99 16 OZ 2 Packs Trinidad Y Y
Swiss Spigetti 8.69 400 gm 4 Pack Trinidad Y Y
Swiss Macaroni 8.37 400 gm 4 Pack Trinidad Y Y
Lansoni 6.39 454 gm Single Pack US Y Y
Ronzoni Spigetti 6.39 454 gm Single Pack US Y Y
Ronzoni Elbow 6.39 454 gm Single Pack US Y Y
Swiss Twiss 8.39 300 Trinidad Y Y
Swiss Large Elbows 7.89 300 gm 4 Pack Trinidad Y Y
Roma Tropica l twis t 9.98 250 4 pack Costa Rica Y Y
Eigo Elbo 27.69 1 lb 5 Packs US Y Y
Eigo Elbow Pasta US Y Y
Eigo Twin Colour 24.99 4 lbs US Y Y
Eigo Spigetti 25.99 1 lbs 5 US Y Y
Eigo Penne Ische 11.99 1 lbs 4 Pack US Y Y
Roma 9.48 400 gm 4 Pack Costa Rica Y Y
Roma Tropica l twis t 9.98 250 4 pack Costa Rica Y Y
Sunshine Frosted Flakes 11.49 740 gm Box Trinidad Y Y
Sunshine Rais in Brand 9.99 420 Box Trinidad Y Y
Kel logg's ra is in brand 21.99 43.3 Oz Box US Y Y
Kel logg's Cornflakes 19.48 44.3 Oz Box US Y Y
Kel logg's Specia l K 25.99 38 Oz Box US Y Y
Post Honey Bunch of Oats Box US Y Y
Post Blue berry morning 11.99 13.5 Oz Box US Y Y
Universa l Cornflakes 9.99 650 gm Box Y Y
Cereal
Cost-U-Less
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Pasta
Product Competitors
Price/Stand
ard Bottle
Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Size
/Volume
Type of
container
Country
Produced
Quality of
Packaging
(rate out of
10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/No
Blue Waters 2.49 1.5 L Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Blue Waters NP 5 L Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Zephyri l l s 26.89 500 ml 32 Pack US Y Y
Niagara Bottled water 16.99 8 Oz 35 Pack Canada Y Y
Crysta l Geiser 5.99 1 Gal Plastic Bottle US Y Y
Product Competitors Price No. Sheets No of Rolls
/packSingle/Two Ply
Country
Produced
Quality of
Packaging
(rate out of
10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/No
Charmin 59.99 24 Two US Y
Cushion Soft 42.99 40 Two Trinidad Y
Product Competitors
Price/Stand
ard Bottle
Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Size
/Volume
Type of
container
Country
Produced
Quality of
Packaging
(rate out of
10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/No
Dis icl in 19.99 3.8 L plastic bottle Curacau Y Y
Chlorox 46.99 112.5 Oz plastic bottle Y Y
Fabulosa 17.99 128 Oz plastic bottle Jamaica Y Y
LoMax 14.28 121 Oz plastic bottle Y Y
Tide - 2X Conc. 64 Loads 59.99 100 plastic bottle US Y Y
Extra Calypso 29.99 125 Oz plastic bottle US Y Y
Blue Wash 16.98 101 Oz Trinidad Y Y
Gain - 2X Conc 48 Loads 37.98 100 Fl Oz US Y Y
Gain 49.99 150 Fl Oz US Y Y
Wool i te 44.98 133 Oz plastic bottle Canada Y Y
Wool i te 44.98 133 Oz plastic bottle Canada Y Y
LIQUID
DETERGENT
Water
Cost-U-Less
Cost-U-Less
TISSUE
Cost-U-Less
BLEACH
Price Comparison: Trimart International (Sky Mall)
Product Competi tors Price No. Sheets No/packSingle/Two
Ply
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/No
Snuggle 2.99 4 4 Two Trinidad Y
Fay 2.69 300 2 Two Barbados Y
Harbour Bay 1.99 500 1 Two Grenada Y
Roses 50 1 Two Grenada Y
Comfy 2.23 300 1 Two Trinidad Y
Fay 1.29 300 1 Two Barbados Y
Snuggle 300 1 Two Trinidad Y
Table 3.18 100 Single Trinidad Y
Naps 3.29 100 Single Jamaica Y
Quick & Easy 100 Single Grenada Y
Snuggle 3.89 100 Single Trinidad Y
Product Competi tors
Price/Stan
dard
Bottle Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Siz
e/Volume
Type of
conta iner
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/No
Lanher 5.90 750 ml plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y
Ultra Tri l 5.89 750 Oz plastic bottle Jamaica Y Y
Pomol ive 4.59 414 ml plastic bottle US Y Y
Tuff Kleen 3.60 900 ml plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y
Joy 10.39 887 ml plastic bottle US Y Y
Dawn 11.49 887 ml plastic bottle US Y Y
Sun Dish 900 ml plastic bottle Surinam Y Y
Easy 4.09 650 ml plastic bottle UK Y Y
Liby 6.39 900 ml plastic bottle China Y Y
Quix 7.99 7.5 ml plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y
Fish 7.99 400 ml can Guyana Y Y
Det 7.79 400 ml can Trinidad Y Y
Supa Shure 7.19 400 ml can Barbados Y Y
Bop 7.39 400 ml can Barbados Y Y
Knock Out 7.29 450 ml can Y Y
Bug Off 7.39 450 ml can Trinidad Y Y
Insect
Spray
Table
Napkins
Trimart International Mall (Sky Mall)
Tissue
Trimart International Mall (Sky Mall)
Dish
Washing
Liquid
Price Comparison: Carlton & A1 Supermarket
Product Competitors Price No. Sheets SizingQuantity per
pack
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/No
Snuggle 3.85 100 Pk 100 Trinidad Y Y
Quick & Easy 2.75 100 Pk 100 Grenada Y Y
Economy 2.55 100 Pk 100 Barbados Y Y
Economy 1.35 50 Pk 50 Barbados Y Y
Quick & Easy 1.35 50 Pk 50 Grenada Y Y
Product Competitors
Price/Stan
dard
Bottle Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Siz
e/Volume
Type of
container
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/No
Huns 7.55 35 Oz Bottle US Y Y
High Top 6.00 36 Oz Bottle US Y Y
Grace 2.65 750 Ml Sachet Jamaica Y Y
Swiss 3.20 750 ml Spouch Trinidad Y Y
Hel lmanns 8.80 15 Oz plastic bottle US Y Y
Kraft plastic bottle US Y Y
High Top 7.45 16 Oz plastic bottle Y Y
Maybel 6.55 375 ml Glass Trinidad Y Y
Matouks 6.55 375 ml Glass Trinidad Y Y
Swiss 6.35 375 ml Plastic Trinidad Y Y
Swiss 1.90 400 gm pack Trinidad Y Y
Roma 3.25 800 gm pack Y Y
Roma 1.80 400 gm pack Y Y
Catel l i 1.82 400 gm pack Y Y
Amanda 5.19 285 gm bottle Barbados Y Y
Grace Jerk 8.10 284 gm bottle Jamaica Y Y
Grace Mi ld Jerk 8.05 312 gm bottle Jamaica Y Y
Matouks Jerk 7.15 290 gm bottle Trinidad Y Y
Carinnean treats 4.25 280 gm bottle Barbados Y Y
Seasoning
Carlton & A1 Supermarket
Carlton & A1 Supermarket
Napkins
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Macaroni
Price Comparison: Popular Discount Supermarket
Product Competi tors
Price/Stan
dard
Bottle Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Siz
e/Volume
Type of
conta iner
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/NoDistributor
Mabel 's 1.89 500 ml Trinidad Y Y
Matouks 2.19 500 ml Trinidad Y Y
Golden Del ight 1.89 500 ml Barbados Y Y
Golden Del ight 8.69 4 L Plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y
Karibbean Flavours 2.89 500 ml Trinidad Y Y RHS Marketing Ltd.
Hel lmanns 4.65 250 ml Glass US Y Y
Hel lmanns 11.99 20 Oz US Y Y
Kraft regular NP 375 ml Glass US Y Y
Swiss 5.89 375 ml Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Eaton's 1.89 2.8 Oz Bottle Jamaica Y Y
Grace 2.19 177 ml Bottle Jamaica Y Y
Goya 2.15 3 Fl Oz Bottle Puerto Rico Y Y
Baron's 3.85 5.5 Oz Bottle St. Lucia Y Y
Star Flavor 2.79 5 Oz Bottle Barbados Y Y
Caribbean Treats NP 5 Oz Bottle Barbados Y Y
Aunt Mays 2.29 170 gm Bottle Barbados Y Y
Amandas 2.49 160 mL Bottle Barbados Y Y
Country Boy 2.89 5 Oz Bottle Barbados Y Y
Forde's 3.99 375 ml Bottle Barbados Y Y
Product Competi tors
Price/Stan
dard
Bottle Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Siz
e/Volume
Type of
conta iner
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/NoDistributor
White Rock Ginger Ale 1.69 600 ml plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y
Busta 0.89 12 Oz plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y
Busta 1.35 20 Oz plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y
Busta 2.39 1 Litre plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y
Tropicana 0.79 20 Oz plastic bottle Jamaica Y Y
Frutee Clear 0.99 12 Oz plastic bottle Barbados Y Y
Frutee 1.75 20 Oz plastic bottle Barbados Y Y
Frutee 9.75 12 Oz 6 Pk Barbados Y Y
Caribbean Cool 1.89 500 ml plastic bottle Trinidad Y YS.M. Jaleel & Co
Ltd.
Fruta 1.19 315 ml Can Y Y
Fruta 1.25 250 ml plastic bottle Y Y
Ceres 1.65 200 ml Tetra Pak South Africa Y Y
Apple & Eve Frui tables 1.45 200 ml Tetra Pak US Y Y
Product Competi tors Price No. Sheets
No of
Rol ls
/pack
Single/Two
Ply
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/NoDistributor
Roses 6.59 6 Grenada Y
Harbour Bay 9.99 500 6 two Grenada Y
Economy 5.99 300 6 two Barbados Y
Soft Weave 5.85 Y
Softy 5.49 300 6 two Trinidad Y
Charmin Ultra Soft 9.99 164 4 One US Y Caribbean Paper
Charmin Bas ic 7.49 264 4 One US Y
Cottonair 5.99 300 6 two Trinidad Y
Selpak 5.49 300 4 two Turkey Y
Tis -U 12.75 300 12 two Trinidad Y
Tis -U 6.49 300 6 two Trinidad YTrinidad Tissue
Limited
Vinegar
SODAS &
JUICES
TISSUE
Mayonnaise
PEPPER
SAUCE
Popular Discount
Product Competi tors Price No. Sheets
No of
Rol ls
/pack
Single/Two
Ply
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/NoDistributor
Solo 3.99 2 one Turkey Y
Selpak 4 one Turkey Y
Kleenex Viva Paper 5.99 1 one Y
Economy Hand Towels 2.65 80 1 two Barbados Y
Economy Hand Towels 2.99 100 1 two Barbados Y
Scott 2.99 US Y
Harbour Bay Grenada Y
Soft N'Pretty Luncheon Napkins 2.89 100 1 two Trinidad YTrinidad Tissue
Limited
Soft Weave Luncheon napkins NP 100 1 one Trinidad Y
Dynex Napkins 1.55 50 1 one Barbados Y
Soft Weave Luncheon napkins 1.39 50 1 one Trinidad Y
Soft N'Pretty Luncheon Napkins 1.45 50 1 one Trinidad Y
Royal 1.59 50 1 one Y
Tis -U 1.35 50 1 one Trinidad Y
Table 1.39 50 1 one Trinidad Y John Dickinson
Quick N'Easy Napkins NP 50 1 one Grenada Y
Product Competi tors
Price/Stan
dard
Bottle Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Siz
e/Volume
Type of
conta iner
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/NoDistributor
Supreme 2.39 1 L Plactic Bottle Dom Rep Y Y
Supreme 5.25 1.89 L Plactic Bottle Dom Rep Y Y
Clorox 3.45 16 Oz Plactic Bottle Puerto Rico Y Y
Clorox 7.35 1.8 L Plactic Bottle Puerto Rico Y Y
Furness 2.85 1 L Plactic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Spotless 2.59 1 L Plactic Bottle Trinidad Y Y Ansa McAl
Johnny White 2.59 1 L Plactic Bottle Trinidad Y YTrinidad trading
Company Ltd.
Clean & White NP 2 L Plactic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Whiter Wash 10.99 5 L Trinidad Y Y
Easy Wash 11.99 5 L Trinidad Y Y
Tri l 10.75 Jamaica Y Y Barco Caribbean Ltd.
Ultra Whiter Wash 5.15 50 Fl Oz. Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
123 Heavy Detergent 8.69 100 Fl Oz. Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y YInternational
Cosmetic Ltd
Blue Wash 10.99 1.8 L Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Ajax 2.99 414 ml Plastic Bottle US Y Y
Palmol ive 3.49 414 ml Plastic Bottle US Y Y
Quix 5.65 725 ml Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Fish 6.65 400 ml can Guyana Y Y
Bop 6.35 400 ml can Barbados Y Y
Angel 3 in 1 4.99 1 L plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y Chemecon Ltd
Rain Fresh 900 ml plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y Furness Chemical Ltd
Dis icl in 3.15 443 ml plastic bottle Curacao Y YAntillean Soap
Company
Dis icl in 8.99 828 ml Twin Pack Curacao Y Y
Dis icl in 4.99 828 ml Single Curacao Y Y
Dis icl in 9.75 1.66 L plastic bottle Curacao Y Y
Pine Sol NP 709 ml plastic bottle US Y Y
Fabulosa 7.58 1.65 L plastic bottle Mexico Y Y
m 4.49 828 ml plastic bottle Mexico y
Fabulosa 3.65 500 ml plastic bottle Mexico Y Y Colgate Palmolive
Blue Wash 3.79 750 ml plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y Chemtrax Ltd
Popular Discount
INSECT
SPRAY
DISH
WASHING
LIQUID
DISINFECT-
ANT
CLEANER
PAPER
TOWELS &
LUNCHEON
NAPKINS
LIQUID
CHLORINE
BLEACH
LIQUID
DETERGENT
Price Comparison: Super Centre, Sargent’s Village
Product Competi tors
Price/Stan
dard
Bottle Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Siz
e/Volume
Type of
conta iner
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/NoDistributor
Home 4.89 750 ml Glass Bottle Barbados Y Y
Home 3.15 750 ml Bag Barbados Y Y
Mabel 's 5.15 750 ml Glass Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Grace 5.95 632 gm Glass Bottle Jamaica Y Y
Swiss Spouch 3.99 750 ml Spouch Trinidad Y Y
Heinz 13.99 1 Gallon Plastic Bottle US Y Y
IGA 2.99 16 Oz Plastic Bottle Y Y
Matouk's 2.29 500 ml Bag Barbados Y Y
Mabel 's 2.25 500 ml Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Mabel 's 4.39 1 L Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
MP 2.19 500 ml Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y Y National Canners Ltd.
Mabel 's 6.89 375 ml Glass Trinidad Y Y
Matouk's 6.49 375 ml Glass Trinidad Y Y
IGA 13.25 650 ml Squeeze plastic Y Y
Kraft Miracle Whip 6.75 15 Oz Plastic Bottle US Y Y
Kraft Mayo 7.69 15 Oz Plastic Bottle US Y Y
Swiss 6.25 375 ml Plastic Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Grace Hot Pepper Sauce 2.29 3 Fl Oz Bottle Jamaica Y Y
Wind Mi l l Hot Pepper Sauce 2.55 150 ml Bottle Barbados Y Y
Home Pepper Sauce 3.05 142 ml Bottle Barbados Y Y
Home Pepper Sauce 4.85 375 ml Bottle Barbados Y Y
Star Pepper Sauce 5.09 375 ml Bottle Barbados Y Y
Caribbean Treats Pepper Sauce 3.95 375 ml Bottle Barbados Y Y
Aunt Mays Hot Pepper Sauce 2.45 170 gm Bottle Barbados Y Y
Del ish Hot Pepper Sauce 2.85 170 gm Bottle Barbados Y Y
Matouk's Flambeau Souce 5.05 300 ml Bottle Trinidad Y Y
Kavo's Pepper Sauce 7.69 190 gm Bottle Guyana Y Y
Baron West Indian Hot Sauce 6.35 14 Oz Bottle Barbados Y Y
Baron Pepper Sauce Class ic 6.35 14 Oz Bottle Barbados Y Y
Product Competi tors
Price/Stan
dard
Bottle Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Siz
e/Volume
Type of
conta iner
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/NoDistributor
Geddy's Bom Fruit Drink 1.05 250 ml Tetra Pak Jamaica Y Y
Dimes Premium 100% Frui t Juice 1.65 1 Litre Tetra Pak Turkey Y Y
Kern's Nectar 1.85 250 ml Tetra Pak US Y Y
Dewlands 2.09 250 ml Tetra Pak New Zealand Y Y
Grace Tropica l Rhythms 3.59 16 Oz Glass bottle Jamaica Y Y
Trinidad Orange Juice 4.09 540 ml CAN Trinidad Y Y
Staff Orange Ajuice 3.55 540 ml CAN Y Y
Pine Hi l l Juice Drink 5.29 1 Litre Tetra Pak Barbados Y Y
Caribbean Cool 500 ml plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y S.M. Jaleel & Co Ltd.
Fruta 2.95 500 ml plastic bottle Y Y
Fruta 1.59 250 ml plastic bottle Y Y
Ceres 7.05 1 Litre Tetra Pak South Africa Y Y
Fruta Frui t Punch 1.89 315 ml Al can US Y Y
Vinegar
Super Centre-Sargents Village
Tomato
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
PEPPER
SAUCE
SODAS &
JUICES
Product Competi tors Price SizeWeight/Siz
e/Volume
Type of
conta iner
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/NoDistributor
Bermudez Nibbles 2.15 60 gm Pk Trinidad Y Y
Bermudez Digestive 0.60 42 gm pk Trinidad Y Y
Fri to Lay Party Mix 4.69 8 Oz Pk Trinidad Y Y
WIBISCO Shirley 1.89 105 gm Pk Barbados Y Y
Arcor Crysta l Mints 3.29 4.5 Oz Pk Argentina Y Y AMR Trading
Arcor Assorted Sweets 3.29 4.5 Oz Pk Argentina Y Y AMR Trading
Arcor Assorted Toffees 3.29 4.5 Oz Pk Argentina Y Y AMR Trading
KC Candy Ginger Toffees 2.55 90 gm Pk Trinidad Y Y
KC Candy Creamy Toffees 2.49 90 gm Pk Trinidad Y Y
Swiss Macaroni 1.86 400 gm 4 Pack Trinidad Y Y
Essentia l Waitrose 11.99 1 kg Single Pack UK Y Y
Catel l i 1.82 14 Oz Single Pack Barbados Y Y
Award Spigetti 2.29 100 gm Single Pack Y Y
Mumms Macaroni 1.71 400 gm Single Pack Y Y
Award Elbows 300g 2.09 300 gm Single Pack Y Y
Product Competi tors Price No. Sheets
No of
Rol ls
/pack
Single/Two
Ply
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/NoDistributor
Cotton Air 1.09 1 Two Y
Cottonair 7.45 300 6 two Trinidad Y
Home 2.49 1 Two Barbados Y
Home 4.95 4 two Barbados Y
IGA 9.99 4 two Barbados Y
Product Competi tors
Price/Stan
dard
Bottle Size
Bottle SizeWeight/Siz
e/Volume
Type of
conta iner
Country
Produced
Qual i ty of
Packaging
(rate out
of 10)
Best Buy
Date?
Yes/No
Expiry
Date?
Yes/No
Bar Code
Yes/NoDistributor
Home 2.09 475 mL Plactic Bottle Barbados Y Y
Supreme NP Plactic Bottle Dom Rep Y Y
Clorox 3.99 16 Oz Plactic Bottle Puerto Rico Y Y
Li ly Bubbles 4.99 900 gm bag Trinidad Y Y
Li ly Bubbles 9.99 1.75 kg bag Trinidad
Radiante 6.95 1750 gm bag Australia Y Y
Breeze 10.35 900 gm bag Trinidad Y Y
Dis icl in 3.83 443 ml plastic bottle Curacao Y Y Antillean Soap Company
Dis icl in 5.50 828 ml Single Curacao Y Y
Mistol in 4.45 828 ml plastic bottle Puerto Rico Y Y
Dyno 5.65 250 ml plastic bottle Y Y Simplex Trading
Fabulosa 8.40 1.65 L plastic bottle Mexico Y Y
Fabulosa 6.60 750 ml plastic bottle Mexico Y Y Colgate Palmolive
Blue Wash 4.75 750 ml plastic bottle Trinidad Y Y Chemtrax Ltd
Laundry
Powder
Detergent
DISINFECT-
ANT
CLEANER
Pasta
Super Centre-Sargents Village
Snacks &
Sweets
Toilet
Tissue
LIQUID
CHLORINE
BLEACH
Appendix II – Caribbean Community Standard For Requirements For Labelling
(Labelling of pre-packaged goods)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0. FOREWORD 2 -3
1.0 SCOPE 3-4
2.0 DEFINITIONS 4 -8
3.0 REQUIREMENTS 8 -13
4.0 USE OF STANDARD MARKS 13 -14
5.0 ADVICE ON LABELS 14
6.0 CONFLICT 14
7.0 REGISTRATION OF LABELS PROGRAMME 15
0. FOREWORD
0.1 This standard was prepared by the Caribbean Common Market Standards Council
and approved by the Council of Ministers in December 1978 for use as a voluntary
standard.
0.2 It is recommended that each Territory of the Caribbean community should adopt this
standard as a compulsory standard to prevent fraud and deception arising from
misleading labelling and to give adequate information to the consumer or user of
prepackaged goods.
0.2.1 This standard was prepared at an early stage as the Caribbean Common
Market Standards Council had indicated those standards for labelling would
be given high priority.
0.3 As many goods for retail sale are commonly sold prepackaged by the manufacturer,
the packager, or the retailer, it was recognized that provisions for the information to
be given on labels of prepackaged goods would help the consumer or purchaser to
assess the quality of goods and their relation to his or her needs and resources.
0.3.1 It is hoped that this standard will also assist manufacturers in meeting the
requirements for labelling imposed on countries outside the Caribbean
Community.
0.4 In drafting this standard, assistance was derived from the following:
I. The Food and Drugs (Amendment) Regulations (1974) – Trinidad and Tobago;
II. The Consumer Packaging and Labeling act (1971) and Regulations
(1974) – Canada; and
III. TTS 21 10 500 Part – 1976 – Labeling of Prepackaged Goods.
IV. JS 1 Part 20 Jamaican Standard Specification for Labelling of commodities Part:
20 Labelling of prepackaged products (Revised).
0.5 Labelling of prepackaged goods is intended to:
I. assist the purchaser or consumer towards an understanding of the nature,
quality or use of the goods so that he may judge whether it is adequate for his
needs and is of a quality or usefulness for which he judges the price to be
acceptable;
II. Enable the manufacturer or retailer to carry out his obligation to describe the
goods at the point of sale in a truthful, informative and non-deceptive manner
so that no cause for complaint may be found that the goods were wrongly
described.
1. For these reasons, and in order to minimize the confusion that exists in the labelling of
different classes of articles so that some are customarily sold with much information, others
with little, this standard has been prepared to lay down the basic requirements and basic
information that labels should carry.
2. SCOPE
1.1 This standard sets out requirements for the information to be included on labels of goods
prepackaged for retail sale, the method of display of such information, and where
necessary, the wording and units of measurements (metric) to be used.
1.2 This standard does not apply to the following:
I. Goods in packages not intended for retail sale;
II. Goods or classes of goods where different or additional information is prescribed by
any Caribbean Regional Standard or model regulations approved by the Caribbean
Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ);
III. Goods intended for export only which comply with the requirements of standards
or laws on labelling in force in the country to which they are being exported; Cases
where any Caricom Regional Standard for any goods or classes of goods makes
differing or supplementary provisions for labelling, the provisions of that
standard shall prevail over the provisions of this standard; Gift-wrapped goods;
and
VI. Markings on shipping containers.
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 For the purposes of this standard the following definitions shall apply:
2.1.1 Address means the identifiable address of the principal place of business
or registered office of:
I. The manufacturer or packager of the goods; or
II. The person for whom the goods are manufactured or packaged.
2.1.2 Bulk Container or Multiple Containers means a package in which one or more
similar articles of prepackaged goods are placed and which may be sold
together with them by retail as a unit or each prepackaged article may be sold
separately.
2.1.3 Combination package means a package intended for retail sale, which contains two
or more individual packages or units of dissimilar commodities.
2.14 Common Name of any goods means the name by which those goods are commonly
described in a member country of the Caribbean Community, or any name for those
goods that is commonly used in any trade, art, craft, science, industry or occupation
in countries using the English Language (whether or not the name is in English) and
includes any name in a standard declared by CROSQ), or the Competent Authority,
for those goods.
2.1.5 Competent Authority means a Minister, Ministry, department of
government or statutory body in a Territory of the Caribbean Community
administering any law regulating the labelling of goods.
2.1.6 Country of Origin means the country where the nature or quality of the goods
was last changed to a significant extent, other than by packaging.
2.1.7 Date Mark means any date by which the age of any article may be determined
if it is subject to deterioration in the course of distribution through trade.
2.1.8 Distribute means to deliver goods to another person in exchange for
money, or other consideration.
2.1.9 Expiry Date means any date after which the manufacturer or packager does
not guarantee any property of the goods by reason of the foreseeable
deterioration due to age or normal handling before retail sale.
2.1.10 Instruction for Use means any information as to the method of storage,
handling, use, installation, care, maintenance or repair that may reasonably
assist a consumer, user or purchaser in using any goods, or which may be
required to be given in conformity with a standard, warranty, or any law in
force in a Territory of the Caribbean Community.
2.1.11 Label means any mark, symbol, device, and imprint, stamp, brand, ticket, or
tag applied to, place on, accompanying, sold with, or referring to any goods or
package containing goods.
2.1.12 Manufacturer means the person who manufactures, produces, processes,
prepares, packages, or prepackages any goods for retail sale.
2.1.13 Multiunit package means a package containing two or more individual packages of
the same commodity in the same quantity, with individual packages intended to be
sold as part of the multiunit package, but capable of being sold individually, in full
compliance with all the requirements of this standard.
2.1.14 Net Contents means the quantity of goods contained in a package as
measured in terms of a unit of measurement of length, volume, weight (or
mass), or number, when the package and packing materials have been
separated from the goods.
2.1.15 Ornamental container means a package in which the surfaces commonly
displayed are used solely for decorative ornament and not for any advertising
or promotional information other than the trade name and the common name
of the goods.
2.1.16 Package means any container, wrapper, or confining band, in which any
product is enclosed for use in the delivery or display of that product to the
retail purchaser.
2.1.17 Pre-packaged goods means goods that are placed in advance of sale in the
final package in which it is intended for retail sale, and in which it is
intended for retail sale, and in which it may be sold, used or purchased
without further repackaging.
2.1.18 Principal display panel means that part of the package which is most likely
to be displayed, shown or examined under customary conditions of display
for retail sale
2.1.19 Standard Mark means a registered certificate trade mark granted to
commodities, processes and practices which consistently perform to national
specifications.
2.1.20 Registered office means the company’s official place where all communications are
to be sent.
2.1.21 Retail price means the price set or asked by a retailer for:
I. One or a specified number of articles of the goods; or
II. One or a specified number of units of measurement of the goods.
2.1.22 Sell includes:
I. Offer of sale, expose for sale, have in possession for sale; and
II. Display in such a manner as may reasonably be construed as to invite an offer
to treat or to be for sale.
2.1.23 Shipping Container means any container intended to protect goods during
transport that is not customarily used to store the goods when displayed for sale.
2.1.24 Unit of Measurement means any unit in the SI system of units or the Imperial System
of units or any other unit prescribed by law for use in trade, or commonly used in
trade, science, the arts, or other occupations to measure the properties of an article.
2.1.25 Warranty or Guarantee means an undertaking given by a vendor, manufacturer,
distributor or supplier to a buyer or consumer with respect to any goods or part of
goods, relating to any of the following matters:
I. Safety;
II. Quantity;
III. Quality;
IV. Composition;
V. Performance;
VI. Lifespan;
VII. Durability;
VIII. Repair and maintenance services;
. Replacement of goods if found defective;
. Compensation to the buyer or consumer for any defective goods supplied,
or loss, harm, damage or under hardships resulting from use of any defective
goods supplied; or
XI. Any other related matters not included under (I) to (X) above.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General – Each package of prepackaged goods shall be labelled with the following
information:
I. The common or usual name of the commodity, a generic name, or appropriately
descriptive term such as a statement of function or the name required by or
specified in any applicable regulation together with any trade name or brand
name controlled by the manufacturer;
II. The name of the manufacturer and his identifiable address, the principal
place of business or registered office of the manufacturer, packer or importer
and the name of the country of origin. It shall be preceeded by the words
“manufactured by ....”, “packed by......”, “distributed by....”, “imported
by.....”, as applicable, and the words: “made in (name of territory)”; “produce
of (name of territory)”; “packaged in (name of territory)”; as appropriate.
III. A correct statement of the net contents of the package, subject to such
tolerance as may be allowed, in metric units of measurement;
. Major ingredients or contents shall be listed in decreasing order of
predominance by weight or volume. Products which have ingredients
shall state the ‘Active Ingredients’ in decreasing order of weight , or
volume, or percentage, followed by the ‘Inert Ingredients’, in decreasing
order of weight or percentages. For food products which contain a
preservative the name of the preservative shall be stated followed by the
word ‘preservative’ in parenthesis.
. An expiry date or date marks where an indication of the age of the goods
is likely to be useful to the consumer or purchaser.
3.2 Prevention of Deception – A label on package of prepackaged goods may contain
other information, designs, symbols or pictorial matter, provided that no words,
illustration, symbols, or other matter are used to:
I. Give an erroneous impression as to the net contents of the package;
II. Give an erroneous impression as to any ingredient or component of the goods
or that the goods contain an ingredient or component that is not in fact
contained in it;
III. Referring to the nature, origin, type, quality, performance, function, or
method of manufacture or production of the goods that is likely to give an
erroneous impression as to the matter described or depicted;
IV. To give an erroneous impression as to the country of origin of the goods;
V. To give an erroneous impression as to the price or unit price of the goods;
VI. To give an erroneous impression as to ease of maintenance or repair of the
goods, or as to the availability of spare parts for the goods. V11. To give an
undertaking or warranty, expressed or implied, which cannot be satisfied by
the product or the manufacturer.
3.3 Position of Information on Package or on the Goods
3.3.1 The information required by 3.1 shall be placed on the principal display panel
of the package, that is, the part of the package that is displayed or visible to the
purchaser or consumer at the point of sale, which may be:
I. In the case of a box, the side or surface commonly displayed;
II. In the case of a cylindrical container, an area covering an arc of 40
percent of the circumference of the cylindrical surface;
III. In the case of a bag with equal sides, one of these sides; In the case of a
bag with sides of more than one size, the size with the largest area;
. In the case of a wrapper or confining band that is much narrower
than the goods contained therein, the total area of a ticket or tag
attached to the container or to the goods;
VI. In the case of an article attached to a display card with which it is sold, the
area of the display card and of the package; and
VII. In the case of an ornamental package, at the bottom of the package.
3.4 Exemptions for Certain Retail Sales – Goods which are repackaged by the retailer
need not be labeled with the information required by 3.1, so long as they are sold or
displayed or exposed for sale in close proximity to a notice, card, or statement in
clearly discernible lettering containing the information required by 3.1
3.5 Language to be used on Labels of Prepackaged Goods
3.5.1 All statements required by 4.1 shall be in the English Language, except where
the common name, manufacturer’s name, or addresses are in other
languages.
3.5.2 All statements required by 3.0 shall be printed or written in the English
alphabet with or without accent signs.
3.5.3 All numbers relating to net contents stated on the label shall be given in
Arabic numerals or in words.
3.5.4 Where the label contains information in English and in one or more other
languages, the statements required by 3.1 shall be separate from the
statements in other languages, and placed on the label or package as required
by 3.3.
3.6 Information as to Retail Price or Unit Price
3.6.1 The label on a package may include a statement of the price of the goods in
the package.
3.6.2 Where the price of a package of the goods is not marked on the label or on the
package, the price shall be clearly displayed on a card or notice placed in the
close proximity to the place where the goods are displayed or exposed for sale.
3.6.3 Where units of the same goods differ in quantity so that packages containing
the goods are not uniform in net contents, the price of each package and net
contents of each package shall be marked by the packager or retailer on the
label, together with the price for a unit of measurement of the goods.
3.6.4 Where a claim is made:
I. That the goods are sold at a new price which is less than a previous price;
or
II. That an amount has been taken off the price of the goods;
III. Then the old and new prices shall be stated in figures of equal size and
style.
3.7 Warranties or Guarantees – No reference shall be made on a label or on a package to
any warranty or guarantee for any goods unless a copy of the warranty or guarantee
is given to the purchaser or consumer at the time he takes possession of the goods.
3.8 Presentation of Information – All information required by this standard to be
placed on a label or ticket shall be clearly presented and readily discernible under
normal conditions of sale.
3.8.1 Where the statements of common name or manufacturer’s name or
manufacturer’s address or of country of origin consist of more than one word,
the statements thereof required by 3.1 shall be in letters of identical size and
style of print.
3.9 Date Markings and Expiry Dates
3.9.1 Where products are liable to deteriorate after the date of manufacture or
packaging so that the quality, safety, hygiene or other desirable characteristics
are not likely to be maintained, the expected shelf life shall be indicated with a
date mark, a date of minimum durability or expiry date.
3.9.2 In addition to the date of minimum durability if there are any special conditions
for storage of the product, it shall be declared on the label if the validity of the
date depends on it.
3.10 Instructions for Use and Information on Source for Spare Parts
3.10.1 Instructions for use or care in handling shall be included on the label or
accompanying document, as necessary to ensure correct utilization of the
product.
3.10.2 Where any risk to the safety or health of a consumer or user, or where any
significant deterioration of the quality, performance life, durability, or other
property of the goods are not properly stored, handled, transported, used
installed, cared for, maintained or repaired, any appropriate hazard symbol
and instructions for use in English shall be provided either on the label, on
the package, on the goods, or on a card or paper accompanying the goods or
package.
3.10.3 Where components of an article are likely to become unserviceable before the
end of the expected life of the article, and where such components are not
commonly available, the instructions for use should indicate the name or
appropriate specification of the component or spare part.
1 Where no instructions for use are given with the article or goods, the
information on spare parts shall be supplied separately with the goods.
2 USE OF STANDARD MARKS
4.1 The law of that Territory shall govern the use of a Standard Mark issued by a
standard organization of a Territory of the Caribbean Community.
4.2 The use of a Standard Mark issued by a standard organization outside the Caribbean
Community shall be in accordance with the rules or laws governing that Standard
Mark applied by the standard organization.
4.3 No manufacturer or packager shall use a standard mark on a label, on a package, or
on goods without written authorization in accordance with the laws or rules referred
to in 4.1 and 4.2.
Note: the following bodies in the Caribbean Community issue Standard Marks:
5.0 ADVICE ON LABELS
5.1 A manufacturer or packager should consult with a competent authority or a national
standards organization in a Territory of the Caribbean Community, as to whether any
label he uses or proposes to use on prepackaged goods complies with the provisions
of this or any other Caribbean Regional Standard, or of any model regulations
approved by CROSQ referring to labelling.
5.2 Where a competent authority administers a law referring to this or other Caricom
Standards Council standard that makes provision for labelling of goods, the
Caribbean Regional Standards will refer the applicant to that authority for advice on
labels.
6.0 CONFLICTS
6.1 In the event of conflict between the provisions of this standard and the labelling
requirements of any Caribbean Regional Standard or model regulations
approved by CROSQ the latter shall prevail.
6.2 In event of conflict between the provisions of this standard and any
Caribbean Regional Standard for the labelling of classes of goods that are
sold prepackaged, the latter shall prevail.
7. REGISTRATION OF LABELS PROGRAMME Individual territories should have a
Registration of Labels Programme in place. The labels should be registered with the
standards organization or competent authority. 2004 05 12
I. Barbados – BNSI
II. Jamaica –BSJ
III. Trinidad and Tobago – TTBS
who should be consulted as appropriate.
Appendix III – Sample Certificate of Origin
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