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Regulations and compliance requirements can pose challenges to companies who are looking to export their new products in Kenya. Most products must meet local standards and requirements to ensure products are safe, good quality, and fit for consumers’ needs.
Ensure that your products successfully meet Kenyan standards by working with TÜV SÜD. We fully understand the local requirements and procedures applicable in Kenya.
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Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
PVOC Program is a conformity assessment program applied to products at the respective exporting countries, to ensure their compliance with the applicable Kenyan Technical Regulations and Mandatory Standards or approved specifications.
PVOC program was started on 29th September 2005 by KEBS, through the publication of Legal Notice No. 78 of 15th July, 2005 by the Minister for Trade and Industry.
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Route C (Product licensing)
Regulated products include all consumer products arriving in Kenya, whether imported or produced locally. For the complete list of approved regulations please check the KEBS website.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Kenya requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.
Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with the national requirements and obtaining the necessary approval
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has within its remit the responsibility of type approving and accepting all telecommunications equipment intended to work within the public telecommunications networks in the country. CA is also responsible for type approving or accepting radio communication equipment intended for use in Kenya.
All communications equipment intended to send, process or receive information within the public telecommunications network is subject to type approval by the Authority.
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with the national requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. TÜV SÜD can also perform required testing to applicable standards.
TÜV SÜD has the expertise and laboratory infrastructure to support manufacturers in obtaining the necessary approvals and compliance in accordance to the Kenya's standards and requirements. TÜV SÜD test reports are widely accepted and recognised by authorities internationally. Our test reports are also accepted for safety and telecom approval.