Egypt - PVoC Program "GOEIC scheme"

As an exporter of regulated products, you need to ensure that your goods comply with the regulations set forth by the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOIEC) through the Ministry of Trade and Industry when entering the Arab Republic of Egypt, which has mandated a verification of conformity (VOC) program for Egypt (Decree 991-2015), enforceable starting March 16, 2016 and Decree (403-2022). 

To do this, you'll need to provide proof of your company's registration with the GOIEC For the product Under Decree 43-2016 and evidence of shipment conformity in the form of a Certificate of Inspection (COI) for the product that fall Under Decree 991-2015 and decree 403-2022. issued by an authorized conformity assessment body such TÜV Rheinland.

At TÜV Rheinland, we have a team of experts who are dedicated to helping you meet these requirements. Our process is designed to be straightforward and efficient. Once you provide us with the necessary information, our offices in the country of supply will coordinate and initiate the verification of conformity (VOC) process.

In order to initiate the VoC process, the applicant must submit the following documents:

• TÜV Rheinland application form, signed and duly filled
• Test report for applicable products
• Pro-forma invoice or packing list
• Product data

Our team will assess the information you provide, such as technical information sheets, proforma invoices, and test reports, to verify that your products meet the standards set by the Egyptian authorities.

If any documents are found to be non-compliant, our team will arrange for sampling and testing to ensure your products are up to standard. Once all the tests are done, we'll give you a Certificate of Inspection, which will make it easy for your products to get through customs and get to market seamlessly.

With working with TÜV Rheinland - a gateway for global trade - exporters and importers, whether manufacturers, traders, retailers, etc., can benefit from our established working relationships with local authorities, short lead times, and our expertise in managing conformity assessment programs globally. With our help, you can ensure the quality and safety of your products, mitigate risks, and successfully obtain a COI for smooth market entry.