1 Tanzania Certificate of Compliance (COC) is a necessary document to ensure the smooth clearance of goods. This certificate proves that the products conform to relevant Tanzanian technical regulations and national, regional and international standards. Failure to submit conformity certificates issued by inspection agencies can lead to delays in customs clearance or fines or even the return of goods to the exporting country. Goods exported to Tanzania need to apply for COC before exporting. If the goods arrive at the destination port after December 30, 2011, they need to provide COC customs clearance. Otherwise, customers may not be able to smoothly clear the customs. The latest development of Tanzania COC certification is that Tanzania has implemented the Certificate of Conformity certification COC (Certificate of Conformity) from February 1, 2012, which belongs to pre-shipment inspection. All products listed in the Tanzanian controlled catalogue need to apply for COC before shipment, otherwise they cannot be cleared at the destination port. Unlike previous Tanzanian shipment inspections, Tanzanian COC needs to apply before shipment, and once the cargo has left the port, it will not be able to replenish the COC. In addition, Tanzania COC also needs to submit product testing reports and other information for document review before approval can arrange pre-shipment inspection and obtain COC certificate. 3. Purpose of implementing Tanzania COC New Deal 1) Ensuring that imported products comply with local laws, regulations and related technical standards 2) Restricting the import of substandard, counterfeit and inferior products into Tanzania 3) Improving the market competitiveness of conforming products 4) Protecting domestic consumers, producers, the environment and public safety from the hazards of inferior products 5) Tanzania Standard 5 Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) directly authorizes Tanzanian COC certificates to assist exporters exporting to Tanzania to perform pre-shipment inspection and issue COC certificates. 4 The list of controlled products in Tanzania is as follows: 1) Toys and sporting goods 2) Electrical and electronic equipment 3) Automobiles 4) Chemical products 5) Mechanical materials and gas appliances 6) Paper and stationery 7) Furniture, wood and metal products 8) Safety (personal protective equipment 9) Food and food products 10) Products 1) TOYS AND SPORTS 2) ELECTRICAL & ELECTRON ICAS 3) AUTOMOTIVE 4) CHEMICAL PRODUCTS 5) MECHANISM MATERIAS AND GAS APPLIANCE 6) PAPER AND STATIONERY 7) FUINITURE WOOD & METAL ARTICLES 8) SAFETY (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE) EQUIPMENT 9) FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS 10) USED PRODUCTS 5 Tanzania COC Certification Procedure Approach A-Test, Inspection and Delivery of Products To verify that the product meets relevant standards, key requirements or manufacturer's specifications. This certification approach applies to all products exported by traders or manufacturers, as well as to all traders. Approach A certification procedures are listed as follows: a. Exporters submit certification application forms (RFC) B. PVoC National Office to audit certification application forms/certification documents C. PVoC National Office appoints designated inspectors to perform on-site inspection D. Execution of bulk sample testing E. PVoC National Office issues final conformity certificate (CoC) Approach B - Product registration and inspection certification by PVoC National Office. Product registration is a fast certification procedure for products with reasonable and stable quality. This approach is especially recommended for suppliers who frequently export similar goods. Approach B: Product registration and certification procedures are as follows: a. Product registration exporters submit product registration application forms to the PVoC National Office of the PVoC National Office for examination and verification of registration application data B. Registration product certification procedures submit certification application forms (RFC) PVoC National Office appoints designated inspectors to perform on-site inspection and perform random bulk sample testing PVoC National Office to issue final certificates. Conformity Certificate (CoC) Approach C-Product Registration is only applicable to manufacturers who can prove the implementation of quality management system in the manufacturing process. The PVoC National Office reviews the production process of the product and the application process of registered products for COC/PVOC in Tanzania. First, the information provided by customers includes invoice-packing list, product testing report, PVOC application form II and data review III. 4. Arrange the date of inspection after the data examination is passed. 4. After the inspection is passed, the customer provides the final commercial invoice, packing list and arranges the issuance of certificates.