Tanzania PVOC Certificate: Certification System to Ensure the Quality of Imported Products
The Tanzania PVOC (Pre-export Verification of Conformity) Certificate is an important measure implemented by the Tanzanian government to ensure the quality of imported products and to protect consumer safety, health and the environment. As of February 1, 2012, all regulated products covered by the PVOC process must obtain a Certificate of Conformity (COC) as a required document for customs clearance at the port of destination prior to export to Tanzania. The main purpose of PVOC certification is to ensure that imported products comply with Tanzania’s local laws, regulations and relevant technical standards, thereby protecting local consumers, manufacturers, the environment and public safety from the harm of substandard products. The…