Egypt PVOC Certification

The cost for Egypt PVOC Certification will depend on the type of products or goods being imported or exported, the value of the goods and the specific selected inspection body. The inspection and testing cost depend on the specific product impacting the overall cost. Various inspection agencies, such as SGS, TUV Rheinland, or CWM International, may have their own distinct fee structures.

The regulatory authority for the PVOC license in Egypt is governed and managed by the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC). The GOEIC is responsible for implementing the Verification of Conformity (VoC) program for regulated products imported into Egypt. Exporters must register with GOEIC and obtain a Certificate of Inspection (COI) from an approved conformity assessment body, such as TUV Rheinland or Intertek, to ensure compliance.

The documents required for a PVOC certificate in Egypt are:

• Application Form
• Pro-forma Invoice or Packing List
• Test Reports
• Product Data
• Operating Manual/Instructions
• GOEIC registration of the manufacturer (if available)
• Letter of Credit (if applicable)
• Request for Certification

The regulated products in Egypt that requires Certificate of Conformity are categorized under consumer goods, electrical and electronic products, food products, building materials and other miscellaneous products such as door locks and helmets etc. The regulated products under these categories are dental products, deodorants, cosmetics, bath products, floor covers, tableware, , soap and detergents, bicycles, watches, motorcycles, low-voltage cables, batteries, welding electrodes, roofing sheets, fresh horticultural produce, fresh dairy products, bulk shipments of cereals and pulses.

To apply for the Pre-export Verification of Conformity Certificate in Egypt, you have to follow the following steps:

• Identify if your product is regulated or not from the list provided by the GOEIC
• If your product is regulated, you will have to apply for the CoC before shipping
• Choose the authorized inspection body for your specific products
• Submit the required documents to the inspection body such as product information, pro-forma invoices, technical data sheets, packing list, and reports of product testing
• The selected inspection body will provide arrangement for testing and product sampling to ensure compliance
• The test will involve testing in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, monitoring the loading process, and markings of the shipping
• If your testing is successful and the authorized inspection body approves, you will receive your CoC and CoI certifications
• You will need to present your certification to Egypt’s custom authorities

The PVOC program for Egypt is a mandatory requirement for exporters to export the regulated products. It ensures that goods meet the country's standards and regulations before shipment, helping to prevent delays, penalties, or rejections at the border. The program is overseen by the General Organisation for Export and Import Control (GOEIC). The three routes under the PVOC Program to apply for the certificate of conformity in Egypt are route A for occasional exporters, route B for frequent exporters and route C is for licensed large exporters.

An Egypt Clearance Certificate is required, as without the Egypt Certificate of Conformity (CoC), customs authorities will reject and refuse to release any regulated products arriving at Egyptian land borders, ports, or airports. This certification is mandatory to prevent delays or the potential re-export of goods due to additional testing required to verify compliance with Egyptian government regulations. This certificate ensures compliance to enter the market with smooth clearing of customs.

The goods that are exempted from the Pre-export Verification of Conformity Certificate in Egypt are government projects, raw materials imported for manufacturing purposes and not to resell, low-value goods below $2,000, a few personal belongings of individuals and diplomatic cargo. Additionally, a few horticultural produce and fresh food that have not been processed, such as sugar, cereals, pulses, fresh dairy products and fertilisers, etc.