First, Tanzania PVOC / COC certification certification introduction
The executive director of the National Bureau of standards of the Tanzania (TBS) has issued a formal official confirmation document that can be implemented and implemented in the conformity assessment procedure (PVOC). All control products covered in the PVOC program must be inspected and the product shall be in conformity with the national standards and other recognized standards of Tanzania, and the product conformity certificate (COC) shall be issued on this basis. The program is scheduled to start in December 31, 2011.
Compliance certificate (COC) is a necessary document to ensure the smooth clearance of the goods. This certificate shows that the product complies with the relevant Tanzania technical regulations and national, regional and international standards. Failure to submit a certificate of compliance issued by the inspection authority may result in a delay in customs clearance or a fine or even a return of the goods to the exporting country.
According to the latest news from Tanzania, Tanzania from February 1, 2012 onwards will be the implementation of product conformity certification COC, English Name: Certificate of Conformity, is a pre shipment inspection. All products listed in the catalogue of Tanzania controls need to apply for COC prior to shipment, otherwise they will not be able to clear the Customs at the port of destination. And Tanzania before shipment inspection is different, Tanzania needs to apply for COC before shipment, once the goods have been from Hong Kong will not be able to add COC. in addition, Tanzania COC also need to submit product testing report and other data to document examination and approval and to arrange shipment inspection and COC certificate.
Two, the implementation of the new deal aimed at Tanzania COC
1) ensure that imported products comply with local laws, regulations and relevant technical standards
2) restrictions do not meet the standards, counterfeit and shoddy products imported into Tanzania
3) improve the market competitiveness of products that meet the standards
4) to protect its domestic consumers, producers, the environment and public safety from inferior products
5 to help customs clearance by the Tanzania Bureau of standards Tanzania Bureau Standards (TBS) directly authorized to handle the Tanzania COC certificate, to help exporters in Tanzania, the implementation of pre shipment inspection and issue of COC certificate of.
List of Tanzania controlled products: the following is a list of product control:
1) toys and sporting goods 1) TOYS AND SPORTS
2) electrical and electronic equipment 2) ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICAS
3) car 3) AUTOMOTIVE
4) chemical products 4) CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
5) mechanical materials and gas appliances 5) MECHANICAL AND MATERIAS GAS APPLIANCE
6) paper and stationery 6) PAPER AND STATIONERY
7) furniture wood and metal products 7) FUINITURE WOOD & METAL ARTICLES
8) safety (personal protective equipment) 8) SAFETY (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE) EQUIPMENT
9) grain and grain products 9) FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
10) use of product 10) USED PRODUCTS
Three, Tanzania COC certification process
Approach A - testing, inspection certification
A is the way the products shipped to conduct product testing and on-site inspection, to confirm that the products comply with the relevant standards, key requirements or the manufacturer's specifications.
The certification approach is applicable to all products exported by traders or manufacturers, and also to all trading parties.
Path A certification procedures are listed below:
A. exporter submits certification application form (RFC)
B.PVoC National Office audit certification application form / certification documents
C.PVoC Office of the state designated inspector to perform on-site inspection
D. perform bulk sampling test
E.PVoC national office issued final compliance certificate (COC)
Approach B - product registration, inspection certification
Route B is a product of the PVoC national office for the registration of quality and stable products to provide a quick recognition procedures. This approach is particularly recommended for suppliers who frequently export similar goods.
Approach B product certification procedures are as follows:
A. product registration exporter submit application for product registration to PVOC National Office
PVoC national office registration application information
B. certification procedures for the registration of products submitted to the certification application form (RFC) PVoC national office appointed designated inspectors perform on-site inspection
Perform random bulk sampling test
PVoC national office issued final compliance certificate (COC)
Approach C - Product Registration
The C method is only applicable to the manufacturer who is able to demonstrate the quality management system in the manufacturing process, and the production process and registered products are reviewed by the PVoC National Office
Application process for Tanzania COC/PVOC:
First, the customer information provided by the invoice and packing list, product inspection report, PVOC application form
Two, data audit
Three, after the examination of the data, arrange the inspection date
Four, after the inspection, the customer provides the final commercial invoice, packing list, arrange the card