Verification of Conformity
Our verification of conformity service helps ensure that shipments conform to local importing standa…
Certificate of Conformity for Exports of Regulated Products to Ethiopia
Cotecna is accredited by the Ethiopian Ministry of Trade to issue a Certificate of Conformity for exports of regulated products to Ethiopia.
About the programme
In December 2013, the Ethiopian Ministry of Trade established conformity requirements for certain categories of products imported into Ethiopia.
The Ethiopian government relies on Cotecna to conduct controls and attest the conformity of products according to local norms. Once the conformity of the goods is established, we issue the Certificate of Conformity (COC) needed to clear the shipment at Ethiopian customs.
The conformity of regulated non-SAS products is voluntary and manufacturers and importers can certify their products to expeditated custom clearance for their products.
Regulated Products
Goods regulated under the Ethiopian Mandatory Standards list include the following categories of products:
- Metrology and measurement equipment
- Environment, health protection and safety equipment
- Electrical products
- Textile and leather products
- Chemical products (fertilizers, detergents, cosmetics)
- Food products
- Paper, rubber and plastic products
- Construction material
- Stand Alone Solar Products
In case of doubt, please contact us to determine if your products are subject to regulation.
Ethiopia Conformity Assessment Process
Cotecna is a trusted partner to the Ethiopian government. Our mandate covers the physical inspection, sampling and testing of goods at laboratories accredited as per ISO 17025. We can also conduct factory audits to ensure production is compliant with Ethiopian standards.
To assess the conformity of a shipment, the verification of conformity process will take one of the three following routes, depending on the profile of the exporter:
- Route A for exporters with infrequent shipments
- Route B for exporters with regular shipments
- Route C for manufacturers with regular and high-volume shipment
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Request a Certification
To learn more about our verification of conformity programmes, or to request a Certificate of Conformity (COC) for your shipment, please contact us.
Please note that to receive a quote you will need to have at least the following export documents ready:
- Request for Certification – RFC (available above)
- Pro forma or commercial invoice
Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
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