Discover the process of obtaining a Certification of Conformity under the GOEIC (General Organization of Exports and Import Control)
Whether you are an importer or exporter, Cotecna will help you obtain the Certification of Conformity (COC) and know the goods prior to entry into Egypt…
To issue a shipment Certificate of Conformity, Cotecna follows the following process:
1. Documentation verification
The exporter/applicant must provide Cotecna with the following documents for verification:
I. A filled out Cotecna Request for Certification form
II. Commercial Invoice: Please note, it is a GOEIC requirement to declare the manufacturer’s name and address in addition to the importer and exporters’ full contact details.
III. Trademark licenses
IV. Packing List
V. Transport document, for instance, bill of larding (B/L) or airway bill (AWB) to be submitted after inspection
VI. Valid conformity documents* (such as laboratory test reports, Quality Management System certificate- Oeko-Tex certificate, Bluesign certificate, IEC certificate, etc) and any other relevant documentation.
* A conformity document is valid when:
- It has been issued by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. The scope of lab accreditation must be relevant to the required tests.
- If traceability between the conformity document and the goods of the consignment can be established.
- It covers the exact same production batch as the goods exported.
- It strictly covers 100% of the products in the consignment.
- It is in compliance with Egyptian standards and requirements.
2. Laboratory testing in the exporting country
If the product test report is not available or is missing essential test criteria, Cotecna will take samples from the shipment and perform the necessary tests in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
3. Physical inspection in exporting country
Cotecna will physically inspect the goods and ensure essential markings comply with Egyptian standards, take samples and seal the container if required.
4. Certificate of Conformity
Cotecna will issue a Certificate of Conformity (COC) only if the exporter/application meets the Egyptian requirements, following a successful completion of the evaluation, inspection and testing.
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