Documentation Services - Certificate of Conformity
What is a Certificate of Conformity?
A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) or inspection certificate states that goods comply with standards laid down by the destination country’s authorities in terms of, for example, physical condition, quantity, and technical specification. The goods must be inspected, before shipment, usually at the exporter’s premises, by an appointed inspection body. The exporter must pay for this service, and so should ensure that the cost is accounted for in quotations.
Do I need a Certificate of Conformity?
For some destination countries (please see list below), a Certificate of Conformity is a legal requirement. In other cases, a Certificate of Conformity is a condition for payment specified in the terms of the Letter of Credit. In countries where a Certificate of Conformity is required, if a shipment does not have one, it is likely to be impounded.
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· Algeria |
· Burundi |
· Cameroon |
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· Central African Republic (CAR) |
· Egypt |
· Ethiopia |
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· Gabon |
· Gulf |
· Ivory Coast |
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· Kenya |
· Morocco |
· Kuwait |
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· Mexico |
· Mongolia |
· Nigeria |
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· Qatar |
· Saudi Arabia |
· South Sudan |
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· Tanzania |
· Uganda |
· Zanzibar |
How can I get a Certificate of Conformity?
Our electronic documentation platform e-Cert now has a free of charge facility for you to check if you need a Certificate of Conformity for the goods you are exporting, or please contact l.holt@hull-humber-chamber.co.uk
