CARICOM Treaty Database
Objective of Treaty / Agreement / Convention
The primary objectives of CAHFSA shall be to provide regional and national support to the Community in the establishment, management and operations of their National Agricultural Health and Food Safety Systems(NAHFSS) as they relate to the sanitary and phytosanitary measures of the WTO – Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Agreement forming part of the 1994 Accord that established the WTO and to execute on behalf of those countries such actions and activities that can be more effectively and efficiently executed through a regional mechanism.
Date of Signature
| Country | Date of Signature |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 12 March 2010 |
| Bahamas | 12 March 2010 |
| Barbados | 12 March 2010 |
| Belize | 12 March 2010 |
| Dominica | 12 March 2010 |
| Grenada | 12 March 2010 |
| Guyana | 12 March 2010 |
| St Kitts and Nevis | 12 March 2010 |
| Suriname | 12 March 2010 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 12 March 2010 |
Date of Ratification
| Country | Date of Ratification |
|---|---|
Date of Accession
| Country | Date of Accession |
|---|---|
Resolution / Withdrawal
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
Key Dates & Classification
Date Opened for Signature
12 March 2010
Date Entry into Force
12 March 2010
Location Opened for Signature
Roseau, Dominica
Treaty Type
Agreement
Treaty File
Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA).PDF