CARICOM Treaty Database
Objective of Treaty / Agreement / Convention
This Agreement provides for the establishment and harmonisation of standards for the enhanced efficiency and improved quality in the production of goods and services in the Community, thereby facilitating consumer and environmental protection and improved trade within the Community and with third states. (See Article 4).
Date of Signature
| Country | Date of Signature |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 3 April 2002 |
| Barbados | 4 February 2002 |
| Bahamas | 4 July 2006 |
| Belize | 4 February 2002 |
| Barbados | 16 August 2002 |
| Grenada | 4 February 2002 |
| Guyana | 4 February 2002 |
| Haiti | 8 May 2009 |
| Jamaica | 4 February 2002 |
| Montserrat | 2 July 2014 |
| St Kitts and Nevis | 4 February 2002 |
| Saint Lucia | 12 April 2002 |
| St Vincent and the Grenadines | 4 February 2002 |
| Suriname | 4 February 2002 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 4 February 2002 |
Date of Ratification
| Country | Date of Ratification |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 17 September 2018 |
Date of Accession
| Country | Date of Accession |
|---|---|
Resolution / Withdrawal
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
Key Dates & Classification
Date Opened for Signature
4 February 2002
Date Entry into Force
2 July 2014
Location Opened for Signature
Belize City Belize
Treaty Type
Agreement
Treaty File
Agreement Establishing The CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) incl Montserrat and Haiti.pdf