Cotecna is a leading provider of inspection, testing, certification, and digital solutions, aiming to ensure traceability, security and conformity of goods across both the public and private sectors.
Certificate of Conformity for Exports to Ethiopia
Cotecna is authorised by the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) to issue Certificates of Conformity for the export of regulated products to Ethiopia as part of the Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVOC) Programme.
The PVOC programme is regulated by the Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise (ECAE) and require that all regulated imports must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformity (COC) for customs clearance. Of note, regulated products not accompanied by the mandatory COC shall incur a penalty.
The programme aims to ensure that regulated products under the PVOC programme that are exported to Ethiopia comply with the applicable Ethiopian standards before shipment.
In this way, ECAE can protect the health, safety, and environment of Ethiopia consumers by reducing unsafe and sub-standard products being cleared for importation.
Regulated Products under the PVOC programme
Please contact us to determine if your products are subject to regulation.
Ethiopia Conformity Assessment Process
To assess the conformity of a shipment, the verification of conformity process will take one of the three following routes, depending on the profile of the exporter. To find out more about the different routes and risk assessment process, download the free exporter guide
Contact Us
To discover how our services can benefit you, or to receive a free, no commitment quotation, please contact us.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Quick Certificate of Conformity Issuance
- One dedicated expert for your files
- Complete Regulatory & Technical expertise
- International network & laboratories
- Local tailored support
Latest News
Cotecna Ensures Compliance and Consumer Protection for Exports to Africa
Opening doors to Africa: Cotecna supports governments in implementing VOC programmes to ensure exporters meet required standards.
Ethiopia Adds New Products to the Regulated Product List: Ensure Your Toys Are PVOC Certified Quickly with Cotecna
Everything you need to know about certifying your Toys for the Ethiopian market
Importing Pumps into Ethiopia? Don’t Ship Without PVOC Certification!
Why you need a Certificate of Conformity for Pumps and accessories in Ethiopia.
Cotecna Enhances Trader Awareness on Ethiopia’s PVoC Program
Cotecna Launches PVoC Awareness Quizzes to Empower Ethiopia-Bound Traders.