PVoC certification

Product conformity assessment (PCA)

The requirements for pre shipment conformity assessment (PVoC) in Zanzibar Island are specified by the Zanzibar Island Standards Bureau (ZBS).

Purpose of implementation:

(1) Ensure that only products that meet the standards are imported into Zanzibar Island;

(2) Protect the public from the impact of substandard products that may endanger public health, safety, and the environment;

(3) Protect local manufacturers from unfair competition from imported substandard products;

(4) Prevent the dumping of substandard goods into Zanzibar Island.

Scope involved:

Assess whether all regulated imported products comply with Zanzibar Island standards or approved standards.

List of goods regulated by the PVoC program in Zanzibar Island:

Category 1: Toys and sports equipment;

Category 2: Electronic and electrical products;

The third category: automobiles;

Category 4: Chemicals;

Category 5: Mechanical materials and gas products;

Category 6: Paper and stationery;

Category 7: Furniture (wooden and metal products);

Category 8: Textile, leather, plastic, and rubber products;

Category 9: Safety (personal protective) equipment;

Category 10: Food;

Category 11: Second hand products;

Class 12: Fuel products.

List of Goods Exempted from PVoC Program in Zanzibar Island:

Category 1: Personal belongings and humanitarian supplies;

Category 2: Products from EAC member countries that have obtained certification from the National Bureau of Standards;

Category 3: Motor vehicles;

Category 4: Goods with FOB value not exceeding $1000 using any mode of transportation.

Verification process

Exporters should submit the following documents to NormalTCI for testing:

(1) Application for authentication (indicating entry point as Zanzibar Island);

(2) Formal invoice;

(3) Quality Management System Certification Certificate;

(4) Integrate files (test reports, quality certificates, analysis reports, etc.);

(5) Final invoice (excluding air freight, express delivery, and shipping fees from nearby countries);

To obtain a certificate that meets all standards or technical requirements, the goods must undergo one or any combination of the following verification processes:

(1) Physical inspection;

(2) Laboratory testing;

1. Laboratories of certification service providers.

2. An accredited laboratory with specific product testing standards ISO/IEC 17025 testing qualifications.

3. (a) Testing provided by the manufacturer's laboratory witnessed by personnel of the certification service provider; Or (b) the manufacturer's laboratory provides the following information:

The manufacturer already has a well-established quality management system;

The manufacturer provides a list of their laboratory equipment and the final calibration records.

(3) Factory audit;

(4) Verify the documents.

After the verification process is completed and the results are satisfactory, the exporter must submit the final invoice (excluding air freight, express delivery, and shipping fees from nearby countries) in order to obtain the CoC certificate

Evaluation method

There are three methods for exporters to prove the conformity of their products and obtain a Certificate of Conformity (CoC):

Path A: Applicable to any goods and any trader;

Route B: Recommended for common exporters with homogeneous products (registration updated annually, requiring continuous compliance);

Path C: Used for certifying products.

Certificate of Conformity (CoC)

A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is a document issued to demonstrate that goods comply with relevant approval standards.

(1) This document is required for customs clearance;

(2) For goods shipped to Zanzibar without a CoC compliance certificate, importers may be penalized with a 15% CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) penalty.

(3) The Zanzibar Standards Authority (ZBS) will only approve the release of goods that have completed testing (if applicable) and verified compliance with standards. The seller is responsible for ensuring that only goods with valid compliance certificates or confirmed compliance with certification decisions are shipped to Zanzibar Island.

Cost

The cost shall be paid in advance by the exporter. The deduction of fees may apply to any taxes that should be paid upon receipt of an authentication request (RFC) or any subsequent taxes to be collected. Even if the exporter or importer is unable to obtain the information or documents required for the final issuance of the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) after evaluating the goods, or for any reason, the shipment of the goods cannot proceed, the fees shall be paid.

Scope and conditions of cost coverage

The above fees include document verification and physical inspection fees before the issuance of CoC/NCR certificates.

The above expenses are net expenses and do not include the following:

(1) Laboratory testing: quotation based on specific circumstances;

(2) Product registration;

(3) Manufacturer's license;

(4) Sampling of bulk shipments of goods;

(5) Re examination;

(6) Witness the loading and sealing of containers.

Please consult NormalTCI for specific questions

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