Thinking of exporting to Africa? Considering Egypt, Ethiopia, Algeria, Libya, Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Gabon, Cameroon, Niger and/or Botswana? Then it’s important to be aware that these African countries operate mandatory Conformity Assessment Programmes. Implemented to ensure that unsafe goods and those of poor quality do not enter their markets.

Whilst the premise of each countries programme is similar (nearly all shipments must be inspected and certified based upon existing product conformity documentation, such as safety test reports & technical datasheets), there are slight variations in their requirements.

Understanding these differences, and the compliance requirements related to your shipment is therefore vital. As a one size fits all approach will result in shipment delays and hinder your supply chain.

Exporting to Africa Facts

• Each country has its own list of what it considers to be ‘regulated’ products. The products are determined based upon product type and identified using HS/Commodity Codes. These products will be subject to the programme.
• Each country also has its own list of exempted products. This means certain categories of goods may not need certification to enter the country.
• Some countries also have a list of prohibited goods which are not allowed to enter the country under any circumstances.

Take your first order to the African continent? Talk to SCA-Partner Part time export Manager . Early planning will streamline export compliance and ensure all the mandatory export documents are in place, before your shipment leaves the warehouse.

SCA-Partner is a specialized consulting firm offering solutions to facilitate market entry, trade, investment attraction and business expansion processes.we will help companies get started in African markets and stand by them in all aspects related to market entry and the ever expanding new market. With competence, responsibility, professionalism and long term experience in more than 100+ international projects, With country expertise in locations in Africa.