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African Union

February 10, 2026 Compliance Guide

Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s Pre Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program - Overview

Ethiopia’s PVoC program requires a Certificate of Conformity before export, ensuring regulated imports meet national standards and clear customs smoothly.

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 6, 2026 Regulatory Update

Madagascar

Madagascar: WTO Safeguards Notification - Plastic Pipes, Tubes and Accessories

On 6 Jan 2026, Madagascar launched a WTO safeguard probe on plastic pipes (HS 3917), covering all origins, with possible temporary duties or quotas.

January 6, 2026 Regulatory Update

Madagascar

Madagascar: WTO Safeguards Investigation - Dry Pastries and Breakfast Cereals

Madagascar launched a WTO safeguard investigation on dry pastries & breakfast cereals on 31 Dec 2025; notified 6 Jan 2026, covering all origins.

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.