CARICOM Treaty Database
Objective of Treaty / Agreement / Convention
This Agreement provides for the establishment of a regional drug testing laboratory which shall perform microbiological tests on samples of drugs submitted by any participating Government and report to that Government; perform biological availability tests on selected types of drugs; investigate the stability of drugs under the conditions of storage prevailing in the Region; and establish liaison with all appropriate agencies interested in drug testing and provide information and advisory services to support the activities of the drug control officials in the Region
Date of Signature
| Country | Date of Signature |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 16 June 1975 |
| Barbados | 16 June 1975 |
| Belize | 16 June 1975 |
| British Virgin Islands | 16 June 1975 |
| Dominica | 16 June 1975 |
| Grenada | 16 June 1975 |
| Guyana | 16 June 1975 |
| Jamaica | 16 June 1975 |
| Montserrat | 16 June 1975 |
| St Kitts and Nevis | 16 June 1975 |
| Saint Lucia | 6 December 1974 |
| St Vincent and the Grenadines | 16 June 1975 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 16 June 1975 |
Date of Ratification
| Country | Date of Ratification |
|---|---|
| Barbados | 24 November 1975 |
| Belize | 5 April 1976 |
| British Virgin Islands | 21 April 1976 |
| Dominica | 14 January 1976 |
| Grenada | 19 May 1981 |
| Guyana | 18 March 1976 |
| Jamaica | 20 November 1975 |
| Montserrat | 23 September 1992 |
| St Kitts and Nevis | 4 December 1978 |
| Saint Lucia | 27 April 1976 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 21 July 1976 |
Date of Accession
| Country | Date of Accession |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | 18 May 1988 |
Resolution / Withdrawal
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
Key Dates & Classification
Date Opened for Signature
16 December 1974
Date Entry into Force
21 July 1976
Location Opened for Signature
Georgetown, Guyana
Treaty Type
Agreement
Treaty File
Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Drug Testing Laboratory.PDF