Kenya PVOC/COC Certification

Kenya PVOC/COC Certification
According to the relevant decrees of PVoC Pre-export Conformity Assessment Scheme implemented by Kenya Bureau of Standards KEBS, all imported goods under the controlled catalogue must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformity CoC(Certificate of Conformity) during customs clearance. To prove that the imported products comply with relevant Kenyan technical regulations and standards.

1. Kenya PVoC application process is as follows:
1. The exporter submits Import Declaration Form (IDF) and proforma invoice; And a completely completed application Form -Request for Certificate Form (RFC). The application Form should specify the product information and provide product quality documents such as test report, technical parameters, quality management system Certificate (if any), etc.
2. Determine feasible implementation options and applicable standards under the plan;
3. Make an appointment for inspection after passing the preliminary examination (both parties agree on the time and place);
4. The exporter shall submit the final documents (commercial invoice and packing list) to Helun after the inspection is completed;
5. Issue Kenya Customs Clearance Certificate CoC.

Two, Kenya PVOC (pre-shipment certification) types of goods include:
1. All second-hand products, including but not limited to: electronics (including electronic devices) and electrical products (including household appliances), motorcycles, bicycles, textiles. Used tires, auto parts.
2. Food and agricultural products, including but not limited to: packaged foods, milk and dairy products, meat and meat products, fruit juices, beverages, alcoholic beverages, oils and fats, cereals, sugars and sugar products, animal feed.
3. Chemical products, including but not limited to: M/V tires, bicycle tires, pencils, ballpoint pens, rubber condoms, paper and paper products, soap and stain remover, shoe polish, safety matches, fertilizer, water purifier, cement.
4. Fuels and petroleum products, including but not limited to: gasoline, paraffin, petroleum and lubricants.
5. Textiles, including but not limited to: fabrics, clothing, yarn, blankets, upholstery, furniture fabrics, scraps, carpets.
6. Footwear, including but not limited to footwear made from the following raw materials: leather, rubber, plastic, canvas or other composite products.
7. Toys and childcare products (all categories), including but not limited to: dolls, miniatures and simulators.
8. Electronics (including electronic devices) and electrical products, including but not limited to: electronics (including electronic devices) and electrical products: household appliances, photocopiers, computers, printers, electronic consumables other than lamp holders, switches and plugs, etc.
9. Mechanical products, including but not limited to: LPG cylinders and accessories, gasoline and kerosene stoves, storm lights, locks, nails, hand tools, bicycles, auto accessories, shock absorbers, fan belts, seat belts, brake blocks, spark plugs.