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Kenya COC/PVOC

On July 15, 2005, the Kenyan Ministry of Trade and Industry issued a decree stating that products exported to Kenya that are included in the control list must provide a "product conformity" certificate at the time of customs clearance to prove that the products meet Kenya’s domestic technical standards and regulations. Since January 18, 2012, the Kenya Bureau of Standards requires the implementation of pre-shipment conformity certification (PVoC) for goods imported into Kenya. The purpose is to ensure the quality of imported products and protect the health of Kenyans and the environment.

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Uganda COC/PVOC

Precautions for Uganda PVoC/CoC certification
1. Label: Model (must be consistent with the packing list/proforma invoice)
2. Label: must be marked with the country of origin "Made in China"
3. Labels and instructions (if any) need to use less English
4. If the product is marked with an expiry date/shelf-life, the goods must arrive in Uganda before the expiration date (75% of the shelf-life remaining after the food arrives at the port)
5. Uganda voltage: 220-240Vac, 50Hz,
6. Plug specifications: BS1363 or BS546
7. Language: English

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Nigeria SONCAP

The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) is the Nigerian government agency responsible for formulating and implementing quality standards for imported goods and domestically manufactured products. In order to ensure that controlled products comply with the country’s technical standards or other international standards that have been approved for implementation, and to protect Nigerian consumers from unsafe or non-compliant products, the National Bureau of Standards of Nigeria has decided to implement controlled products exported to the country. Compulsory conformity assessment procedure before shipment (hereinafter referred to as SONCAP).
After many years of implementation of SONCAP in Nigeria, according to the latest notice, the new SONCAP policy will be implemented on April 1, 2013. Compared with the previous SONCAP, it has changed a lot. Exporters no longer apply for SONCAP for each shipment, instead they apply for COC. After the exporter obtains the COC, the exporter provides it to the importer to apply for SC. The importer directly applies for SC at the local SONCAP agency. In addition, according to the risk category of the product, on-site sampling test, inspection and installation supervision are required.

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Tanzania COC

The executive director of the Tanzania National Bureau of Standards (TBS) has issued a formal official confirmation document that this conformity assessment procedure (PVOC) can be implemented and executed. All controlled products covered by the PVOC program must be inspected. The products must comply with Tanzanian national standards and other recognized standards, and on this basis, a product certificate of conformity (COC) must be issued.
Tanzania will implement the COC, the English name: Certificate of Conformity, from February 1, 2012, which is a pre-shipment inspection. All products listed in the Tanzania Controlled Catalogue need to apply for COC before shipment, otherwise they will not be able to clear customs at the port of destination. Unlike the previous Tanzania shipment inspection, Tanzania COC needs to be applied for before shipment. Once the cargo has left the port, it will not be able to replenish the COC. In addition, Tanzania COC also needs to submit product inspection reports and other materials for document review. Only after passing the review can they arrange pre-shipment inspections and obtain COC certificates.

The Certificate of Conformity (COC) is a necessary document to ensure the smooth customs clearance of goods. This certificate proves that the product complies with relevant Tanzanian technical regulations and national, regional and international standards. Failure to submit the conformity certificate issued by the inspection agency may result in delays in customs clearance or fines or even the goods being returned to the exporting country.

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Morocco COC

At present, the Moroccan Ministry of Industry, Trade, Investment and Digital Economy has implemented Law No. 24-09 on the safety of products and services. From February 1, 2020, the transition period to the date of arrival in Morocco on April 20, 2020, products placed on the Moroccan market must comply with the current Moroccan regulations and requirements, and all controlled products must obtain a COC certificate for smooth customs clearance. Enter the Moroccan market
For products regulated by the Moroccan Conformity Mark (CMim) relevant laws and regulations, manufacturers should obtain technical documents, a declaration of conformity, and affix the CMim mark before these products are put on the Moroccan market.

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Ivory Coast PVOC

According to the relevant decree of MCAPPME of the Ministry of Commerce and Trade of Côte d’Ivoire, starting from July 16, 2018, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire has begun to implement a product conformity assessment program. Products in the Côte d’Ivoire import control catalogue must be accompanied by a product compliance certificate CoC when customs clearance to prove that the imported products meet the relevant technical regulations and standards of Côte d’Ivoire. This certificate is a necessary document for customs clearance of goods in Côte d’Ivoire.

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Egypt COC

On December 30, 2015, the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry issued new regulations that manufacturers of 24 commodities exported to Egypt must be registered with the Egyptian General Administration of Import and Export Control (GOEIC). For manufacturers that have not completed the registration, the Egyptian Customs will not release their products. After the factory/company is registered, before shipping, contact to apply for COC certificate until export.

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Algeria COC

According to the circular 16/DGC/2009 of the Central Bank of Algeria, which took effect on February 16, 2009, and the Algerian Law 0404-2004, Articles 15 and 16 of Decree 05-465, and Article 26 of Decree 05-467, all Controlled products imported into Algeria must be accompanied by a compliance document issued by an authorized inspection and certification body to prove that the goods comply with Algeria’s technical regulations and standards.

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Ghana COC

Products shipped to Ghana need to be tested and inspected to ensure that they meet Ghana’s national and international environmental, health and safety standards. According to the mandatory requirements of Ghana’s compliance certification program, importers and exporters must obtain CoC certificates from authorized agencies to ensure smooth customs clearance of goods entering Ghana. G-CAP will verify the compliance of all regulated products and enforce its related standards. In addition to the existing import procedures, products also need to meet the requirements of CAP. Ghana CoC Certification Control Scope Any product exported to Ghana by an exporter, if it is included in the following categories, regardless of the country of origin, must obtain a product conformity certificate for customs clearance. If the goods arrive without a CoC certificate, it will cause serious delays in customs clearance, fines or even return shipments.

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Zanzibar PVOC

The requirements of the pre-shipment conformity assessment (PVoC) of Zanzibar are regulated by the Zanzibar Bureau of Standards (ZBS).
Purpose of implementation:
Ensure that only products that meet the requirements of the standards are imported into Zanzibar;
Protect the public from substandard products that may endanger public health, safety and the environment;
Protect local manufacturers from unfair competition from imported substandard products;
Prevent dumping of substandard goods to Zanzibar.

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Zimbabwe CBCA

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Zimbabwe published the Cargo Certification Assessment Program (CBCA) on its official website on March 23, 2015. According to the CBCA program, from May 16, 2015, all goods exported to Zimbabwe will be subject to product certification before they leave the shore. After passing the certification, the CBCA certificate will be obtained, and the CBCA certificate must be presented when the goods arrive in Zimbabwe for customs clearance. If the CBCA certificate is not obtained, Zimbabwe Customs will refuse entry.

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