What is CoC Africa
CoC stands for Certificate of Compliance. Many countries request a declaration of conformity when importing products to protect the safety and health of their citizens. The respective manufacturers are obligated to confirm that their products comply with national standards and requirements.
A copy of the Certificate of Compliance must be presented during customs clearance when importing the goods into the respective country. This CoC for Africa must be issued in the exporting country.
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Certification process – Certificate of Compliance for Afrika
In order to receive a CoC, various documents must be submitted: certificate of origin of the products, test reports (if applicable) and a packing list. An inspection of the products is also necessary. The CoC for Africa can then be issued.
Country-specific requirements / authorities
| Country | Certificate | Authority | Standards | Affected components |
| Algeria | Certificate of Conformity (CoC) | Algerian Ministry of Commerce | ||
| Botswana | Certificate of Conformity (CoC) | Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) | Import Inspections Regulations (SIIR) | |
| Ethiopia | Certificate of Conformity (CoC) | Compulsory Ethiopian Standards (CES) | · Food and food products
· Chemical products · Textile, leather, plastic and rubber · Construction materials · Electrical & electronics |
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| Ghana | Certificate of Conformity (CoC) via EasyPASS Programme | · Toys, Games and Sports Equipment
· Electrical and Electronic Products · Chemical Products (except household Chemical substance) · Mechanical and Gas Appliance · Pulp of Wood, Paper and Paperboard · Furniture (Wood and Metal base articles) · Construction Materials · Fuel and Petroleum Products · Textile, Textile Articles and Leatherware including African prints · Glass and Glassware Products · Second hand or Used Products |
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| Nigeria | SON Conformity Assessment Programme for Imports for Nigeria (SONCAP) | All, except:
· Food Products · Drugs (Medicines) · Medical Products (other than equipment and machines) · Chemicals used as Raw Material · Military Ware and Equipment · Goods classified as contraband by the Federal Government of Nigeria · Used products other than automobiles |
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Africa Certification – China Certification Corporation
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EUROPE:
MPR International GmbH – Africa Certification
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Glossary
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