Kenya PVOC certification

What is Kenya PVOC certification

"Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC)" is a new measure adopted by the Ken Standards Bureau to replace the previous "Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI)" in accordance with WTO rules . This measure stipulates that all commodities entering Kenya must prove to comply with Kenyan standards or obtain a laboratory authorized by the ISO/IEC17025 system, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Organization (the International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation, ILAC) or "Product Testing Certificate" issued by the International Federation of Inspection Agencies (the International Federation of Inspection Agencies, IFIA).

Product certification scope

1. All second-hand products, including but not limited to:

Electronics (including electronic devices) and electrical products (including household appliances), motorcycles, bicycles, textiles. Second-hand tires, auto parts and accessories.

2. Food and agricultural products, including but not limited to:

Packaged food, milk and dairy products, meat and meat products, fruit juices, beverages, alcoholic beverages, fats and oils, grains, sugar and sugar products, animal feed.

3. Chemical products, including but not limited to:

M/V tires, bicycle tires, pencils, ballpoint pens, rubber condoms, paper and paper products, soap and detergent, shoe polish, safety matches, fertilizers, water purifiers, cement.

4. Fuels and petroleum products, including but not limited to:

Gasoline, paraffin, petroleum and lubricants.

5. Textiles, including but not limited to:

Fabrics, clothing, yarns, blankets, upholstery supplies, furniture fabrics, rags, carpets.

6. Footwear, including but not limited to footwear made with the following materials:

Leather, rubber, plastic, canvas or other synthetic products.

7. Toys and childcare products (all categories), including but not limited to:

Dolls, miniatures and simulation models

8. Electronics (including electronic devices) and electrical products, including but not limited to:

Electronics (including electronic devices) and electrical products: household appliances, photocopiers, computers, printers, other electronic consumables other than lamp holders, switches, and plugs

9. Mechanical products, including but not limited to:

LPG cylinders and accessories, gasoline and kerosene stoves, wind-proof lamps, locks, nails, hand tools, bicycles, auto parts, shock absorbers, fan belts, seat belts, brake pads, spark plugs.  

PVOC fee includes three parts
1. Registration fee
Within 15 product names (including 15 product names) is USD375.00, and each of more than 15 product names adds USD20 .00 If the registration certificate is changed, the amount within 2 locations (including 2 locations) is USD40.00, and each location exceeding 2 locations will be added USD20.00
2. Test fee
3. Inspection fee

Certification cycle

The period of applying for Kenya PVOC certification depends on the application route. In the early stage, if the application materials are qualified, the first method is adopted, which usually takes about 2 weeks to obtain evidence; the second method requires a strict test report review. If a retest occurs, the time will be much longer, generally 2-3 week.