Health Minister: Medical Products Bill comes at a crucial time

Caddle warns on unsafe imports, misleading medical claims

A new medical products law is expected to tighten controls on what reaches Barbados’ shelves, amid concern that items banned elsewhere have been sold here and that unproven health claims are being used to mislead consumers. Marsha Caddle, the economic affairs and planning minister, said the Barbados Medical Products Bill, which went before the House of Assembly on Tuesday, was needed to oversee and ensure the suitability of items imported into t…

Health Minister: Medical Products Bill comes at a crucial time

With uncertainty and disruptions surrounding the global supply chain, Minister of Health and Wellness, Senator Lisa Cummings, says the Barbados Medical Products Bill 2026 is timely. She says as it stands, 47% of all medical supplies and drugs used in this country are imported. As she led off debate in the Lower House today, Minister Cummings said the disruptions have created a perfect storm, but also the perfect opportunity for the country. Mini…