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Imports of GMOs (including those intended for release into the environment, contained use, and direct consumption as food or feed, or for processing (FFP)), must be accompanied by prescribed documents. These documents must contain information including the GMO identity, its common name, and scientific name, the importer and exporter, and other information as required in the relevant regulation. If an import shipment is unintentionally mixed with GMOs intended for contained use or FFP, and the quantity of the GMOs in the total quantity of living organisms in the lot does not exceed the prescribed percentage, the GMO in question is not required to be accompanied by a document. Currently, the prescribed percentage of GMOs is 5%.

Table 3.5 Export licensing schemes, 2013
Goods: Genetically modified organisms (intended for release into environment)
Licensing authority: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Rationale: International obligation under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity
(…)

Table 3.4 Import licensing schemes, 2013
Goods: Genetically modified organisms (intended for release into environment)
Licensing authority: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Rationale: Biosafety; conservation of local biodiversity; international obligation under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity
(…)

(…) Imports of live animals and poultry are subject to a special permit from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) (section 3.1.6.2) except imports of non-CITES animals and poultry from Mainland China.

Table 3.4 Import licensing schemes, 2013
Goods: Endangered species of animals and plants
Licensing authority: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Rationale: International obligation under CITES
(…)

Table 3.4 Import licensing schemes, 2013
Goods: Ozone-depleting substances
Licensing authority: Trade and Industry Department
Rationale: International obligation under the Montreal Protocol
(…)

HKC does not impose export taxes. In general, export prohibitions and licensing apply to the same goods as those subject to import licences, and are applied mainly to protect the environment, public health, and safety; comply with international obligations; and enforce intellectual property rights (IPRs). (…)

Most goods subject to export licensing mirror those subject to import licensing, except for powdered formula, frozen and chilled meat and poultry, live animals, plants, and waste (Table 3.5). Certain exports require an export licence/permit, or a removal permit or certificate on grounds of, inter alia, protection of the environment, security, public health, intellectual property rights, fulfilling international obligations, and revenue protection (from dutiable commodities).

Table A2. 2 Trade-related legislation, 2014
Sector: SPS and TBT
Legislation:
Genetically Modified Organisms Act 2003 (Latest modification: None)
Environment Protection Act 2002 (Latest modification: 2010)

St Kitts and Nevis has introduced the Animals (National and International Movement and Prescribed Diseases Prevention) Act of 2012 (Act No. 7 of 2012) and the Biosafety Act of 2012. (…) The Biosafety Act, 2012 regulates the registration and licensing of GMOs. There are licences for intentional introduction of GMOs in the environment, for domestic use, for contained use, for imports, and for exports. A Biosafety Board was established to implement the provisions of the Act. (…)