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Exporting to Uganda? You now require a Certificate of Conformity for products regulated under the Uganda Pre-Export Verification of Conformity to Standards Programme (PVoC).

To assure its consumers of the quality and safety of imported goods, the Government of Uganda through the Uganda National Bureau of Standards has re-instated from3rd December 2012 a series of guidelines known as a Pre-Export Verification of Conformity to Standards Programme (PVoC).

The PVoC verifies the conformity of all regulated products and enforces their standards. Compliance to PVoC requirements are applicable in addition to any existing import processes. Every consignment of regulated products exported to Uganda require a Certificate of Conformity.

Intertek is authorised by the Government of Uganda to issue the Certificates of Conformity. 

UNBS Responsibilities

Importer and Exporter Responsibilities

Routes of Certification

• Conformity Assessment Programme for Exports to Kenya
• Conformity Assessment Programme for Exports to Nigeria
• Pre-Shipment Inspection for Exports to Mozambique
• Conformity Assessment Programmes (CAP)
• Exporter and Importer Services
• Exporting to Africa

Request more information to see how Intertek can help your organization with PVoC (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) for Exports to Uganda.

http://www.intertek.com/government/product-conformity/exports-to-uganda/

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ON 28 FEBRUARY 2012. POSTED IN BLOG – NEWS BLOG

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After 4 years of inactivity the Cosmetic Export Council has been reactivated in the form of CECOSA, under the auspices of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). The Cosmetic Export Council Manager is Adéle Visser.

Export Councils are Public-Private-Partnerships with the dti, and are Section 21 (non-profit) company’s that represent the developmental and promotional objectives of a particular industry/industries on a national level.

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) offers financial assistance to South African registered companies for activities aimed at developing export markets for South Africa. An example of the type of activity the dti promotes, is to provide funding to companies in order to showcase export-ready products at international exhibitions.

CECOSA will be offering Training Workshops to inform potential exhibitors of what assistance can be provided by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and what is on offer.The workshop will include methodology on how to go about maximising your participation in the dti’s Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Funding schemes.

Cosmeticweb, August 2011
www.cosmeticweb.co.za

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ON 28 FEBRUARY 2012. POSTED IN BLOG – NEWS BLOG

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Many local manufacturers are looking at export opportunities for their businesses, but just don’t know where to start in terms of country-specific regulations and trade agreements, customs and excise rates and tariffs, potential exhibitions, promotions and the like. This was the very reason why the Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa (CECOSA) was established as the voice on all opportunities regarding exports, making the process of exporting easier and simpler.

As an independent, non-profit organisation its role is to facilitate and help local companies to expand their business through looking for new export opportunities within global markets. Working in conjunction with the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), CECOSA’s key objectives is to strengthen industry growth within the cosmetic sector, increase export growth for its members, and encourage enterprise development of the smaller entrepreneurial manufacturers who are export readythrough guidance and mentoring.

The council’s business model has been aligned with certain requirements and regulations within the dti. CECOSA has moved forward with a sound foundation. The council’s first board meeting was held on the 19th July where the chairperson and board members discussed the positive road forward. Emphasis was placed on training and guiding the industry in terms of export possibilities, and assisting with upcoming exhibition opportunities, all contributing to the dti’s measurable export figures.

The council also discussed creating more awareness in the market of the funding the dti offers local brand owners to promote their brands abroad and ways to go about growing the potential of PDI and SMME businesses. For further information contact the Cosmetic Export Manager, Adéle Visser on 011 795 4272 or email: info@cecosa.co.za
Professional Beauty, September 2011
www.probeauty.co.za

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