UNBS Responsibilities

06 Nov 2012

UNBS is responsible for the adoption and application of the standards for both imported and domestically manufactured products in the Ugandan market

The PVoC Standards Programme is a conformity assessment and verification procedure applied to specific Goods/Products in the respective exporting countries, to ensure their compliance with the applicable Ugandan Technical Regulations and Mandatory Standards or approved equivalents.

The primary objective of applying Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) to Standards Programme is:

• Ensure quality of products, health and safety
• Protect the environment for Ugandans
• Meet the requirements of the PVoC

All consignments subject to PVoC must obtain a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by an authorized PVoC Agent, such as Intertek, prior to shipment. The CoC is a mandatory document for Customs Clearance in Uganda; consignments arriving at Ugandan Ports without this document will be denied entry into the country.

• The key elements undertaken in the PVoC are: 
• Physical inspection prior to shipment
• Sampling, testing, and analysis in accredited laboratories
• Quality Audit of production processes
• Documentary review of conformity with regulations
• Issuance of Certificate of Conformity (CoC) or Non-Conformity Report (NCR) as appropriate.