Quality Control: Ensuring Product Standards When Importing in Kenya
When importing products into Kenya, ensuring quality control is crucial to meet the country’s standards and regulations. Here are essential steps to maintain product quality:
- Product Registration:
- Importers must notify the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) before importing any product.
- Provide proof that the products meet relevant Kenya standards and approved specifications.
- Registered products undergo destination inspection (DI) and/or testing before entering the Kenyan market.
- Continuous quality monitoring is conducted by KEBS.
- Scope:
- The product registration process applies to all regulated products1.
- However, products listed in Appendix A are not eligible for registration.
- Conformity Assessment:
- All consignments of regulated products require a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by authorized Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) country offices.
- An import standard mark (ISM) is also necessary prior to shipment2.
- Responsibility:
- Importers are responsible for ensuring that their products and shipments meet Kenya standards, approved specifications, and other applicable regulations3.
- Provide guidance to downstream supply chain partners to preserve product quality.
Remember, maintaining high-quality standards benefits both consumers and businesses. By adhering to these guidelines, importers can ensure their products meet Kenyan requirements and contribute to a thriving market. 🌟
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