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African Union

Bureau Veritas Exits SONCAP: What Exporters Need to Do Next

May 5, 2026 Industry Insights Nigeria

Nigeria

Bureau Veritas Exits SONCAP: What Exporters Need to Do Next

Recent developments in the Nigerian conformity assessment landscape have created immediate challenges for exporters relying on Bureau Veritas for their SONCAP certification.

April 2, 2026 Compliance Guide

Tanzania

Zanzibar Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program - Overview

Zanzibar PVoC requires pre-shipment CoC certification to ensure imports meet standards, preventing substandard goods and enabling smooth customs clearance.

March 27, 2026 Compliance Guide

Mauritania

Mauritanian Consignment Based Conformity Assessment (PVCM) - Overview

Mauritania’s PVCM program requires a Certificate of Conformity for regulated imports to ensure safety, quality, and smooth customs clearance

March 27, 2026 Regulatory Update Nigeria

Nigeria

Nigeria National Single Window (NSW): Implementation and Operations

Nigeria launches the National Single Window to digitize trade, automate manual processes, and reduce port delays, aiming to boost revenue and foreign investment.

March 25, 2026 Compliance Guide Gabon

Gabon

Gabon PROGEC Product Conformity Assessment (PCA) Program - Overview

Gabon PROGEC requires pre-shipment CoC certification to ensure imports meet standards, preventing substandard goods and enabling smooth customs clearance.

March 19, 2026 Compliance Guide

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Consignment Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) Program - Overview

Zimbabwe’s CBCA program requires pre-shipment certification to ensure imports meet standards, preventing substandard goods and enabling smoother customs clearance.

March 10, 2026 Compliance Guide Morocco

Morocco

Morocco Verification of Conformity (VoC) Program – Overview

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

Exporting to Nigeria: A Complete Guide for International Brands

March 7, 2026 Compliance Guide Nigeria

Nigeria

Exporting to Nigeria: A Complete Guide for International Brands

Nigeria represents one of Africa's largest consumer markets, with over 220 million people and a growing middle class. For international brands, understanding Nigeria's SONCAP certification system is essential for successful market entry.

March 3, 2026 Compliance Guide Libya

Libya

Libya Product Conformity Assessment – CoI Program - Overview

Libya requires all imports under an L/C to have a valid Certificate of Inspection, ensuring compliance, customs clearance, financial verification, and product safety.