We are pleased to announce that the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has renewed our mandate to provide pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) services for goods entering the Kenyan market for the period 2026–2029.
Awarded in accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (PPAD) Act, 2015, the contract is effective for a period of three years commencing on February 9, 2026.
Under this new contract, we will provide PVoC services covering the following designated zones:
Shipments from Europe, Africa, America and Canada will be subject to destination inspection by KEBS.
As per KEBS Public Notice dated February 2, 2026, and for efficient clearance process at ports of entry, trade is urged to proceed with product testing in any ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, prior exporting the goods to Kenya. With our extended network of laboratories, we are ready to support suppliers and exporters on testing as per the requirements of the applicable Kenya standards.
This renewal of our mandate – the seventh since the program’s inception – reflects KEBS continued confidence in our technical competence, global reach and commitment to facilitating safe, compliant and high-quality imports into the Kenyan market. It further reinforces our shared responsibility to protect consumers and the environment from substandard and non-compliant products.
The zones not included here, with the exception of Zone 1, are exempt from the PVoC program following recent policy changes introduced through a directive issued by the Government of Kenya.
We remain fully committed to supporting international trade through independent, transparent and high-quality conformity assessment services, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
For more information, please contact the SGS office in your country and visit our website.
For further information, please contact:
Judith Ogolla
PVoC Kenya Contract Manager
t: +254 709 633 462
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