Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division

What Guides Our Work

The mission of the Chemistry Food and Drugs Division is to:

• Ensure safe quality of an equitable standard for use by consumers of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices;
• Ensure safety in use, the proper management and acceptable standards for pesticides and toxic chemicals;
• Provide technological and laboratory services in the areas of food, drug, cosmetics, medical devices, pesticides and toxic chemicals.

The Division is the body responsible for the administration of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations and the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act and Regulations. It is also supported by:

1. A Drug Advisory Committee, which is mandated to assist and advise the Minister with respect to:
   • Drug Standards; Schedules of Drugs; Conditions of sale of drugs; and
   • Cosmetics standards; labeling of Cosmetics, and any other matters connected therewith.
2. A Food Advisory Committee to assist and advise the Minister with respect to food standards, labelling and other matters connected with the manufacturing and distribution of food.
3. The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Board.

Notice to Pharmaceutical Importers / Manufacturers

Guidelines & Drug Safety Information

Find essential guidelines, safety information and official drug listings to help ensure the safe use of drugs and medical products in Trinidad and Tobago.

Application Forms & Regulatory Submissions

Official CFDD application forms for premises licensing, pesticide registration, toxic chemical approvals and new drug submissions.

• Application for License of Premises
• Application for Registration of Premises
• Application for Approval for Manufacture of or use of a Toxic Chemical for Manufacture
• Pesticide Registration

Publications & Official Notices