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African Union - Compliance Guides

January 20, 2026 Compliance Guide

South Sudan

South Sudan Product Conformity Assessment (PVoC) Program - Overview

South Sudan’s PVoC program requires pre-shipment certification to ensure imports meet standards, protecting consumers and enabling smoother customs clearance.

January 19, 2026 Compliance Guide Ghana

Ghana

Ghana Product Conformity Assessment (EasyPASS) Program – Overview

Ghana’s EasyPASS Program mandates pre-shipment verification of regulated imports by GSA, requiring an EasyPASS Certificate for customs clearance and product safety.

January 12, 2026 Compliance Guide Egypt

Egypt

Egypt Certificate of Inspection (COI) Program for Food – Overview

Egypt’s NFSA food program requires pre-shipment inspection and a Certificate of Inspection (CoI) to verify imported food meets safety standards before customs clearance.

January 8, 2026 Compliance Guide Egypt

Egypt

Egypt Product Conformity Assessment (VoC) Program – Overview

Egypt’s VoC program requires pre-shipment inspection, testing, and documentation review. A CoC or CoI is mandatory for customs clearance of regulated imports.

January 2, 2026 Compliance Guide Burundi

Burundi

Burundi Pre‑Shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program – Overview

Burundi’s PVoC program requires regulated imports to have a Certificate of Conformity, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance for smooth customs clearance.

December 29, 2025 Compliance Guide

Mozambique

Mozambique Product Conformity Assessment (PAC - Programa de Avaliação da Conformidade) Program – Overview

Mozambique’s PAC program requires regulated imports to have a Certificate of Conformity before shipment, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance for customs clearance.

December 21, 2025 Compliance Guide Nigeria

Nigeria

Nigeria SONCAP Certification Program - Overview

Nigeria’s SONCAP program requires pre-shipment certification to ensure imported goods meet standards, protecting consumers and enabling smooth customs clearance.

December 8, 2025 Compliance Guide

Tanzania

Tanzania Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program – Overview

Tanzania’s PVoC requires a TBS Certificate of Conformity (CoC) to verify regulated imports meet national standards before customs clearance.

November 13, 2025 Compliance Guide Congo

Congo

Congo-Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) Product Conformity Assessment (PCEC) Program – Overview

Congo’s PCEC program requires regulated imports to obtain a Certificate of Conformity before export, ensuring compliance with national standards and smooth customs clearance.