- KEBS announced the expiry of current PVoC contracts for general goods as of 8 February 2026; former providers cannot accept new certification requests.
- Shipments dispatched after 8 February 2026 without a valid Certificate of Conformity (CoC) will undergo Destination Inspection in Kenya, with a 0.6% inspection fee.
- SGS is the new PVoC service provider for specific zones (including India, Japan, Southeast Asia, Latin America, parts of the Middle East, and Eastern Europe); other countries’ shipments require Destination Inspection.
- Exporters from non-designated zones cannot request CoCs but can provide quality documents; importers must ensure goods are inspected or pre-approved via KEBS.
- Exporters and importers should ensure complete documentation, communicate closely, and monitor KEBS updates to avoid delays.
Source: pincvision.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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