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PVOC of Zambia
Introduction to PVOC certification in Zambia
Zambian Standards
Bureau (Zabs) will implement pre export standard conformity assessment,
restrict the import of unsafe, counterfeit and shoddy products to Zambia,
protect its country, consumers, environment, public health and safety from the
impact of shoddy products, and protect local producers from unfair competition
of imported products that do not meet national standards.
The project will start on May 1, 2011. All
products under the control of PVOC shall be accompanied with certificate of
conformity (COC) when they are imported to Zambia. The product conformity
certificate is the document required for customs clearance of goods in Zambia.
Zambia PVOC certification directory
Product catalog covered by PVOC in Zambia: 1. Toys, sports equipment and children's
products 2. Electrical and electronic products 3. Auto parts 4. Chemicals 5.
Mechanical products and building materials 6. Gas equipment and related
equipment 7. Textiles, footwear 8. Furniture (wood and metal products) 9.
Stationery and paper 10. Safety (personal protection) products 11. Food and
food products 12. Second hand goods
Zambia PVOC certification cycle
According to the normal
process, the general information is perfect, the time for applying for
inspection is about one week, and the arrangement for inspection is about one
week, so it takes half a month to prepare here. Generally, the time for
inspection is about 7-10 days, and the time for issuing the certificate is
about one month left and right,
Contents of PVOC certification and
inspection in Zambia
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1、<!--[endif]-->The inspection requirements for PVCO
certification in Zambia are as follows:
2. Look at the product appearance
3.Look at product and packaging labels
4. See the origin mark
5. Sampling and counting quantity by
proportion
6. Take photos of the inspected goods
Materials
1. Packing list
2. invoice
3. Test report of products: if there is already a test report, there is no
need to repeat the test, except for the individual products that need to be
spot tested.
4. Inspection application form
5. L / C copy is
also required for L / C payment
6. The product photos shall be clear, and the contents on the label or
nameplate of the product can be seen,
7. Package photo, the photo must be able to see the positive mark and side
mark information,
8. In case of electronic products, please submit a manual in Arabic,
If there is no problem with the
above information, it can generally pass the audit once, and then the
inspection will be arranged. If the inspection is passed, the COC certificate
will be issued