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Introduction

Kenya COC/PVOC certification is a document required for customs clearance of exported goods in Kenya, used for customs clearance of goods in Kenya. Each batch of goods listed in the controlled product appendix in Kenya should undergo on-site inspection before shipment to confirm that the products comply with relevant technical regulations and recognized standards in Kenya.

The full name of COC certification is conformity declaration, and COC certificate is a necessary customs clearance certificate document for exporting products to Middle Eastern and African countries. For goods exported to the Middle East such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, the importing country's customs require the importer to provide a Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by a recognized international certification company for the batch of goods.

COC has different forms of expression in different countries, among which the three East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are all called PVOC certification. Therefore, Kenya COC certification=Kenya PVOC certification. Products in the PVOC catalog must obtain a Certificate of Conformity (COC) before shipment and provide it to Kenyan customs upon arrival, otherwise they will not be able to enter the country. As an exception, KEBS can accept the importer's application to conduct inspections at the arrival port in Kenya, but the importer will bear a 15% penalty on the CIF value of the goods, a 15% deposit, and inspection and testing fees.

Applicable product scope

The general classification of controlled products is:

food

Textile and clothing products

steel products

manual tools

building materials

Application Process

1. Submit IDF, product testing reports (in English), or factory quality system ISO English version+factory English quality inspection report, packing list, formal invoice, product pictures, packaging pictures, and PVoC application form to DW (Certificate of Conformity), a third-party organization authorized by the Kenyan government to handle compliance certificates in China.

(Note: The Import Declaration Form (IDF) is an essential document for Kenyan importers to apply to local government agencies for batch inspection in Kenya, once the trade between the two parties is confirmed.). ）

2. The third-party organization reviews the documents and arranges for inspection after approval. The inspection mainly involves visual inspection, and the scope of inspection includes whether the surface quality, quantity, packaging, labeling, marks, etc. of the goods comply with Kenyan standards. (The audit materials must match the bulk goods)

Application materials

IDF

invoice

Packing List

product photos

Test Report

Processing cycle

1. Review time: 2-3 working days (review time may be extended depending on the product name and quantity)

2. Inspection time: The on-site inspection date will be determined based on the specific itinerary of the inspection department and the customer.

3. Certificate issuance time: After passing the inspection, the draft will be submitted to the customer for confirmation within 3 working days.

Other

1. Product, inner and outer packaging labels, and shelf life

All labels must be in English or Swahili. Origin (Made in China) - very important

In addition, basic information such as product model, brand, manufacturer, grade, and category are also required

Bagged products such as food, medicine, cosmetics, etc. must be labeled with the quantity, production date, and shelf life of each bag. The product must have a shelf life of 75% or more of its expiration date upon arrival in Kenya.

2. Counterfeit products

Even if the quality of counterfeit products meets the standards, certificates cannot be obtained.

3. Motorcycle

All second-hand motorcycles must comply with the Kenyan KS1515:2000 standard, and some special types of vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks, etc. are not suitable for the requirements of "right-hand drive" and "service life".

4. Fumigation certificate