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March 12, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SASO Deadline Extension: Mandatory Unified Charging Ports for Electronics

SASO extended the grace period for standardizing charging ports until May 1, 2026. After this, non-compliant devices will be rejected on SABER.

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.

February 24, 2026 Compliance Guide

Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Product Conformity Assessment (VoC) Program – Overview

Côte d’Ivoire’s VoC program mandates pre-shipment verification for regulated imports; a Certificate of Conformity ensures safety, quality, and smooth customs clearance.

February 23, 2026 Compliance Guide

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Emirates Conformity Assessment (ECAS) Program – Overview

UAE ECAS requires a MOIAT-issued Certificate of Conformity to confirm regulated products meet technical regulations before import and customs clearance.

February 22, 2026 Compliance Guide Ecuador

Ecuador

Ecuador Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Program - Overview

Ecuador’s conformity program requires a Certificate of Conformity to verify product labels and compliance, ensuring smooth customs clearance and market acceptance.

February 20, 2026 Compliance Guide

United Arab Emirates

Sell Your Cosmetics in the UAE with Confidence: ECAS & Dubai Municipality Approvals Made Easy

Expand your cosmetics in the UAE with SANTIQ—ECAS & Dubai Municipality approvals made easy, fast, and fully compliant for legal market entry.

February 19, 2026 Compliance Guide Kenya

Kenya

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

Kenya’s PVoC program requires regulated imports to obtain a Certificate of Conformity before shipment, verifying compliance with KEBS standards for customs clearance.