Verification of Conformity
Our verification of conformity service helps ensure that shipments conform to local importing standa…
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As a trusted Zimbabwe partner, Cotecna is mandated by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to execute the Zimbabwe Consignment Based Conformity Assessment programme for Consolidated Goods.
This programme is for small traders with consolidated cargo or for consolidated cargoes belonging to at least three consignees.
Cotecna’s mandate consists of issuing Certificates of Conformity (COC) for consolidated goods shipped to Zimbabwe. The main objective of this programme is to better protect consumers from substandard, counterfeit and potentially dangerous goods.
The following products will require a mandatory Certificate of Conformity:
In case of doubt, please contact us to determine if your products are subject to regulation.
Cotecna is a trusted partner to the Zimbabwe government. Our mandate covers the physical inspection, sampling and testing of goods at ISO 17025 accredited laboratories.
To assess the conformity of a shipment, the verification of the conformity process will be conducted under what is called “Route D”.
To learn more about our verification of conformity programmes, or to request a Certificate of Conformity (COC) for your shipment, please contact us.
Please note that to receive a quote you will need to have at least the following export documents ready:
All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
The Zimbabwe Minister of Industry and Commerce Honourable Ndhlovu recently led a delegation visiting Cotecna and Wimpey Laboratories in the UAE.
On 9th April 2024, Cotecna South Africa proudly welcomed a distinguished delegation of officials from the Zimbabwe Attorney General’s office to its Umhlanga Ridge office, South Africa.
The Zimbabwe Ministry of Industry and Commerce, in partnership with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), have announced new regulations under the Consignment Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) Programme for General Goods.
On Friday 15th March 2024, Cotecna hosted a breakfast seminar in Harare, Zimbabwe, aimed at engaging key stakeholders and providing updates on the Consignment Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) programme.