Three-Year Kenyan PVoC Contract Awarded for 2026-2029 Cycle

PCA NewslettersMarch 12, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has formally awarded SGS a contract for the provision of pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) services for a period of three years (2026–2029).

The formal contract signing is expected shortly, after which detailed communication on program implementation will follow.

Program scope

The contract covers designated regions as communicated by KEBS under the new PVoC cycle. Operational coverage remains aligned with regulatory directives issued by KEBS and will be implemented in accordance with the applicable framework.

Stakeholders are encouraged to engage directly with their local SGS office for clarification regarding applicable certification routes and procedural requirements.

KEBS enlarges its destination inspection (DI) coverage

DI is a compliance control mechanism applied at destination by KEBS to consignments originating from countries not covered under the PVoC program and does not exempt shipments from conformity assessment requirements applicable to PVoC-covered zones prior to export.

KEBS has added the following to DI:

Africa
Central Europe
Canada and the USA

Shipments from these regions will, upon arrival, be subjected to DI by KEBS at a fee of 0.6% of the cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value. Trade stakeholders are reminded to obtain certificates of analysis and test reports from laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 in the country of export prior to shipment.

We will continue to support suppliers and exporters with testing in line with the requirements of the relevant Kenyan standards.

In addition, businesses are required to provide a Free Sales Certificate demonstrating that products are freely sold and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements in the country of origin.

Commercial framework

Stakeholders are advised of a revision in inspection fees under the new contract cycle in line with the approved regulatory framework.

Routes	Ad valorem as a % of the declared FOB value	Minimum fee in USD	Maximum fee in USD
A	0.6	300	3500
B	0.55	300	3500
C	0.5	300	3500

The above fees cover documentary verification, physical inspection and sampling, including container sealing (when applicable).

The fees do not include:

Laboratory testing
Manufacturer licensing
Registration fees
Sampling of bulk shipments
Re-inspection

These services are charged on a case-by-case basis.

Our commitment

This award marks the seventh consecutive PVoC contract cycle for SGS, reflecting continuing confidence in our technical capabilities, governance standards and service delivery.

As we transition into the new contract period, our focus remains on operational excellence, regulatory alignment and strengthening stakeholder collaboration within an increasingly competitive environment.

Learn more about the Kenya – PVoC Program.

This article can also be found in our PCA Newsletter (Q1/2026), which keeps you up to date with developments in technical barriers to trade and product conformity assessment.