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Pre-export Verification of Conformity for imports into Kenya (PVoC)

Kenya's Pre-export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme requires, for certain regulated product categories, an inspection and a certificate of conformity issued by an approved body before shipment to Kenya. The programme is administered by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).

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Who it is for

Exporters to Kenya of goods subject to mandatory certification

Before you start

  • Check whether the product is on the list of goods subject to PVoC

Steps

3 steps, in order

  1. Step 1 : Submit the inspection application

    Institution
    Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
    Channel
    Online
    Time
    Not communicated
    Cost
    See details

    The exporter or importer submits an application to KEBS or a KEBS-approved inspection body, with shipment details.

    Cost : Inspection fee varies with shipment value, not confirmed here

    Complete this step online (opens in a new tab)

  2. Step 2 : Physical or documentary inspection

    Institution
    Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
    Channel
    At the counter
    Time
    Not communicated
    Cost
    Not communicated

    The inspection body checks the goods against applicable standards before shipment.

  3. Step 3 : Issuance of the certificate of conformity

    Institution
    Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
    Channel
    At the counter
    Time
    Not communicated
    Cost
    Not communicated

    The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is issued and must accompany the clearance documents on arrival in Kenya.

Process diagram

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Each lane is an institution. Steps read from left to right, in order.

Process steps

  1. Submit the inspection application KEBS · Online
  2. Physical or documentary inspection KEBS · At the counter
  3. Issuance of the certificate of conformity KEBS · At the counter

  • Clear goods under the Single Customs Territory (SCT)

    The EAC Single Customs Territory (SCT) allows goods destined for a landlocked member state to be cleared and have duty assessed once, at the first point of entry into the region (port or airport). Declaration is largely done against the declared final destination, with physical checks carried out at the port of entry.

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Sources and versions

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    Kenya Bureau of Standards, PVoC programme (new tab), KEBS

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This sheet is based on the public sources cited. It does not replace the official texts or the decisions of the competent administrations.