TÜV Rheinland gets KEBS nod to serve as a pre-export conformity assessment body

TÜV Rheinland is now an authorised service provider under Kenya’s Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme. This follows its appointment to the role by the Kenyan Bureau of Standards (KEBS).

The collaboration is expected to strengthen verification of goods destined for the Kenyan market to ascertain that they meet the set national standards, before shipment.

Kenya’s PVoC programme serves as a critical quality assurance measure designed to protect consumers from substandard and unsafe products, uphold fair trade, and facilitate efficient customs clearance. By conducting thorough product evaluations, shipment inspections, and laboratory testing prior to export, the programme reduces costly delays at ports of entry and promotes predictable import procedures.

TÜV Rheinland offers comprehensive conformity assessment services, including technical documentation reviews, factory audits, and issuance of Certificates of Conformity (CoC). A CoC acts as an official testament that imported goods have undergone rigorous compliance verification per KEBS regulations, promoting confidence among importers, exporters, and regulators alike.

“Our commitment is to strengthen collaboration with KEBS and advance shared goals of consumer protection and regulatory adherence,” says TÜV Rheinland’s Senior Vice-President of Government Inspections and International Trade, Mr Fares Naouri. “Our extensive global expertise and inspection infrastructure provide exporters with a trusted, efficient pathway to comply with Kenya’s PVoC requirements.”

Kenya’s PVoC scheme covers a wide range of regulated products. Manufacturers and traders are encouraged to engage with TÜV Rheinland early in their export planning to confirm product eligibility and documentation requirements, facilitating seamless market entry.

For exporters and importers seeking conformity certification or detailed guidance on Kenya’s PVoC programme, TÜV Rheinland stands ready as a reliable partner to navigate the complexities of compliance and qualityassurance.

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150 years of making the world a safer place: TÜV Rheinland is one of the world's leading providers of testing and inspection services, with annual revenues of over 2.7 billion euros and approximately 27,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Its highly qualified experts test technical systems and products, enable innovation, and assist companies in their transition toward greater sustainability. They train professionals across numerous fields and certify management systems to international standards. With exceptional expertise in areas such as mobility, energy supply, infrastructure, and beyond, TÜV Rheinland provides independent quality assurance – not least for emergent technologies such as green hydrogen, artificial intelligence and autonomous driving. In doing so, TÜV Rheinland contributes to a safer and better future for everyone. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a signatory to the UN Global Compact, which promotes sustainability and combats corruption. The company's headquarters are located in Cologne, Germany.