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Certificate of Conformitynoun · abbr.

Proof from a pre-shipment inspection that goods meet destination standards.

A certificate of conformity is issued by an appointed inspection body confirming that a consignment meets the destination country’s applicable standards. Kenya and several neighbouring markets require it for many product categories.

It is issued before shipment, based on inspection at origin. Arriving without one typically means destination inspection, delay and additional cost — or refusal of entry.

Also called

  • CoC
  • pre-export verification of conformity
  • PVoC

Related terms

Import Declaration Form

IDF

A pre-shipment import authorisation required in Kenya and similar regimes.

Customs Clearance

The process of getting goods legally released across a border.

Hazardous Materials

HazMat

Goods needing special handling, labelling and declaration in transit.

ISO Standards

International standards for management systems, quality and information security.

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