These consignments are subject to destination inspection by KEBS.
Raw materials imported by registered manufacturers whose end products are certified to use the local Standardization Mark of Quality in Kenya are exempted from PVoC requirements. Manufacturers must apply for exemption of raw materials, machinery and parts using the application form available at www.kebs.org.
KEBS inspects medical devices to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
These are not new regulations. The PVoC programme has been in operation since July 2005, and all products apart from those exempted in the schedule of Legal Notice 78 are covered under the programme.
Inspection of goods at the country of origin or supply is done by agents contracted by KEBS. Information on the contracted agents and their countries of responsibility is available in the PVoC manual on the KEBS website at www.kebs.org.
No. Personal effects for returning residents are exempted subject to approval by KRA.
Certificates of Conformity are consignment-based and specific to a particular consignment.
Test reports issued by a manufacturer’s laboratory can be accepted for the purpose of issuing a COC provided the laboratory is accredited to ISO 17025. Such goods still require a Certificate of Conformity.
PVoC stands for Pre-export Verification of Conformity to standards. It is a conformity assessment programme applied to products in the respective exporting countries to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Ensure product quality, health and safety, and environmental protection for consumers.; Facilitate trade by ensuring compliant goods receive expedited clearance at the port of entry.; Safeguard the country from unfair trade practices and dumping of substandard goods by ensuring imported products comply with the same requirements as locally manufactured goods.; Safeguard national security.; Prevent deceptive...
In line with the government’s directive to digitize all payments for improved revenue collection and service delivery, all KEBS payments must now be made exclusively through the eCitizen platform.
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