Tanzania Introduction

United Republic of Tanzania (Swahili: Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania) was relocated from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma in 1996. The three East African Community countries, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, proposed a merger in 2010 to form a unified federal state. The federation will have a common constitution, president, parliament and currency.

Tanzania PVOC-COC certification

The Tanzanian National Bureau of Standards (TBS) executive director has issued a formal official confirmation document to implement and enforce this conformity assessment process (PVOC). All regulated products covered by the PVOC process must be inspected, and products must meet Tanzania National Standards and other recognized standards, and a Certificate of Product Compliance (COC) must be issued on this basis. The procedure is scheduled to begin on December 31, 2011.

The Certificate of Conformity (COC) is a necessary document to ensure the smooth clearance of goods. This certificate proves that the product complies with the relevant Tanzanian technical regulations and national, regional and international standards. Failure to submit a certificate of compliance issued by the inspection agency may result in delays in customs clearance or fines or even the return of goods to the exporting country.

Now the goods exported to Tanzania need to apply for COC before export.If the goods arrive at the destination port after December 30, 2011, it is necessary to provide COC customs clearance, otherwise customers may not be able to clear customs smoothly.

Certification Update

According to the latest news from Tanzania, Tanzania will implement the product compliance certification COC from February 1, 2012. The English name: Certificate of Conformity, is a pre-shipment inspection. All products listed in Tanzania's regulated directory need to apply for COC before shipment, otherwise they cannot be cleared at the port of destination.

Unlike the previous Tanzanian shipment inspection, Tanzania COC needs to be applied before shipment. Once the shipment has left the port, COC cannot be supplemented. In addition, Tanzania COC also needs to submit product inspection reports and other documents for document review and approval Arrange pre-shipment inspection and obtain COC certificate

Implementation of Tanzania COC Mission

* Ensure that the product meets the technical regulations and mandatory standards (or their equivalent) applicable to Tensenia and the requirements of Tensenian consumers regarding product quality, hygiene and safety, environmental protection

* Prevent substandard and counterfeit goods from entering Tanzania

* Protect domestic manufacturers from unfair competition caused by the import of substandard products

* Establishing a high-quality import inspection system is effective for harmonious coexistence among members of the East African Community

Tanzania Control List

1) Toys and sporting goods

2) Electrical and electronic equipment

3) Car

4) Chemical products

5) Mechanical materials and gas appliances

6) Paper and stationery

7) Furniture wood and metal products

8) Safety (personal protective equipment)

9) Grain and food products

10) Products used

1) TOYSAND SPORTS

2) ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICAS

3) AUTOMOTIVE

4) CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

5) MECHANICALMATERIAS AND GAS APPLIANCE

6) PAPERAND STATIONERY

7) FUINITURE WOOD & METAL ARTICLES

8) SAFETY (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE) EQUIPMENT

9) FOODAND FOOD PRODUCTS

10) USEDPRODUCTS

Tanzania COC certification process

Trail A-Testing, inspection certification

Products shipped in route A need to undergo product testing and field inspection at the same time to confirm that the product meets relevant standards, key requirements, or manufacturer specifications.

This certification route applies to all products exported by traders or manufacturers, and also applies to all traders.

The pathway A certification process is listed below:

a. Exporter submits certification application form (RFC)

b. PVoC National Office reviews the certification application form / certification document

c. PVoC National Office assigns designated inspectors to perform on-site inspections

d. Carry out bulk cargo sampling test

e. PVoC National Office issues a Certificate of Final Compliance (CoC)

Route B-Product registration, inspection certification

Path B is a rapid certification procedure for products of reasonable quality and stability, which is registered by the PVoC National Office.

This approach is especially recommended for suppliers who frequently export similar goods.

The product registration and certification procedures for Route B are as follows:

a. Product registration

Exporter submits product registration application form to PVoC National Office

PVoC National Office reviews registration application data

b. Certification procedures for registered products

Submit Certification Request Form (RFC)

PVoC National Office appoints designated inspectors to perform on-site inspections

Perform random bulk cargo sampling tests

PVoC National Office issues a Certificate of Final Compliance (CoC)

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