We are proud to announce that our contract for providing Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) services to Tanzania has been renewed for a record fourth time.
Signed on February 21, 2025, the new 36-month agreement took effect on March 1, 2025, reaffirming our expertise and commitment to delivering PVoC services for the Tanzania Bureau of Standards. This marks over 12 years of continuous support from our Product Conformity Assessment (PCA) team in facilitating and helping exporters ensure their products meet Tanzania’s regulatory standards.
Comprehensive support for your trade certification needs
Our experienced team is ready to guide you through the Certificate of Conformity process, so you can ensure seamless compliance with Tanzanian regulations.
Our services include:
- Application support via our online portal, allowing you to easily access and manage your files through your profile
- Technical assessment by product specialists
- Review of technical documentation required to demonstrate compliance
- Shipment inspection, including our market-leading remote inspection service for faster turnaround times compared to traditional onsite inspections
Additionally, we offer multiple certification routes to speed-up the certification process:
- Route A: single shipment certification
- Route B: product registration
- Route C: product licensing
Expanding opportunities in East Africa
For exporters targeting East African markets – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda and South Sudan – we provide solutions tailored to regional trade requirements through our new EAC Ready Scheme.
Our Trade Facilitation Services (TFS)
We offer end-to-end international trade solutions, supported by in-house software that simplifies customs declarations while ensuring visibility and compliance control.
As global regulations become increasingly complex, businesses rely on expert guidance. With our deep understanding of evolving regulatory landscapes, we help you navigate challenges and maximize opportunities.
Learn more about Product Conformity Assessments
For further information, please contact:
Andy Maber
Business Development Manager
United Kingdom
t: +44 (0)151 350 6666
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
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