As of November 15 2021 (B/L or AWB date), a Certificate of Conformity is mandatory for the export of all goods to Cameroon. This means that the goods exported by you must comply with the standards and regulations set by the standards organisation Agence des Normes et de la Qualité (ANOR).
This change is a follow-up to the extension of the current Product Conformity Scheme in Cameroon, effective 31 May 2021. This extension aims to protect residents from products that could endanger public health, safety and the environment.
What does this mean for your exports to Cameroon?
- Regulated goods must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformity, effective November 15, 2021 (B/L or AWB date).
- The import verification programme is still applicable.
- As an exporter, you are liable for any legal or economic consequences that arise if goods are transported without a valid CoC;
- Exporters must be aware of the compliance requirements for regulated goods in order to apply for a CoC in a timely manner.
The Certificate of Conformity can be applied for as follows:
- Through the SGS exporter portal
- With pro forma or final invoice
- Quality Management System Certification such as ISO 9001,
- Conformity documents (test reports, quality certificates, analysis reports, etc....)
SGS has many years of experience in managing product compliance programmes around the world which enables us to offer exporters efficient, comprehensive and tailor-made solutions while ensuring that their shipments comply with local requirements. SGS is the only accredited certification body authorised to offer these verification services.
Do you have any questions about this verification programme? Please feel free to contact us via:
- Jelle Poschet via email or by phone +32 495 78 24 07.
- Anne Thompson via email or by phone +32 471 56 12 38.