AFRICAN PVoC

AFRICAN PVoC Certification

The Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program aims to establish a robust and effective import inspection system that ensures compliance with the regulations of the destination country. This initiative is designed to safeguard consumers, promote fair trade practices, and streamline customs clearance processes.

Under the PVoC scheme, businesses exporting regulated goods to countries like Uganda (UNBS), Tanzania (TBS), Kenya (KEBS), Nigeria (SON), Egypt (GOEIC), Morocco (MCI), Cameroon (ANOR), Ghana (Easy Pass), Ivory Coast, and others are required to have their products inspected, tested, and certified to meet the country-specific standards. These regulated products are identified using Harmonized System (HS) Codes, which categorize products based on international trade classifications.

Before export, each shipment must obtain a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from an authorized certification body. This certificate verifies that the goods comply with the importing country's standards, ensuring smooth entry into the market and avoiding costly delays or rejections at customs.

Key Advantages of the PVoC Program:

• Enhanced Market Access: Ensures that products meet the quality and safety standards required by the importing country, facilitating smoother entry and reducing the risk of customs clearance issues.
• Consumer Safety and Protection: By confirming compliance with national regulations, PVoC helps safeguard consumers from substandard or hazardous products.
• Reduced Import Risks: Prevents delays, fines, or rejection of shipments at the border, saving exporters from costly disruptions.
• Streamlined Trade Operations: Minimizes bottlenecks at customs by providing documentation that certifies compliance upfront, expediting the importation process.
• Improved Business Reputation: Adhering to international standards strengthens the reputation of exporters, increasing trust and confidence from both regulatory authorities and consumers in the importing country.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduces the likelihood of costly post-shipment inspections or product recalls by ensuring compliance is confirmed before export.
• Global Harmonization: Helps align exporters with global trade requirements, supporting consistency and predictability in international markets.

These advantages make the PVoC program a critical tool for exporters seeking to enter regulated markets smoothly and efficiently.

Uganda PVoC	Ghana Easy Pass
Tanzania PVoC	Cameroon PECAE
Zimbabwe CBCA	Morocco VOC
Mozambique CoC	Algeria CoC
Ethiopia COC	Congo Eco Levy
Botswana SCSR	Ivory Coast COC
Zanzibar PVoC	Gabon PROGEC

Below is the step-by-step procedure to follow:

1st step: Provide all required documents (list below)

2nd step: Technical Review of the submitted Test Reports Or will arrange for Lab Testing.

3rd step: Inspection will be scheduled after successful review of Test Reports (1 day to schedule the inspection - minimum).

4th step: Based on the result of a compliant inspection and Test Report Review, the PVOC will be issued.

Required documents to be provided by Exporter:

• Commercial/Shipping invoice (with Stamp & Signature)
• Please mention the correct HS code on the invoice to avoid any issues while clearance.
• Packing list
• Safety Test report as per country’s Standard requirements Or submit samples for Lab Testing.
• Importer’s TIN No.