In order to provide pre-verification of conformity (PVoC) services for exports to Tanzania, SGS has inked an unprecedented fourth consecutive contract with the Tanzania Bureau of Standards.
The agreement, which was signed on February 21, 2025, gives SGS the authority to offer conformance services for a wide range of goods going to Tanzanian markets. It will be in force for 36 months, starting on March 1, 205.
Tanzania PVoC services are organized based on country zoning, as shown below:
- ZONE 1 – United Kingdom: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales
- ZONE 2 – India Subcontinent: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- ZONE 3 – Far East: Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea South, Malaysia, North Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
- ZONE 5 – Central America and Caribbean: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
- ZONE 7 – Ex-Soviet Union Republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
- ZONE 8 – Eastern Europe: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia
- ZONE 9 – Central & Mediterranean Europe: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye
- ZONE 12 – UAE: United Arab Emirates
- ZONE 14 – Southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
There are multiple routes for assessing product conformity open to exporters, depending on risk level and compliance history. These are:
- Route A:
- General: Unregistered, unlicensed products (conformity inspection)
- Multiline (Consolidated): Unregistered, unlicensed products (conformity inspection)
- Route B: Registered products (registration and conformity assessment)
- Route C: Licensed products (product certification systems – manufacturers)
Leadership Comments
Commenting on the contract renewal, Montserrat Martinez, Vice President, Trade Facilitation Services, SGS, stated: “Our unrivaled track record of securing four consecutive contracts with the Tanzanian Government demonstrates our commitment and expertise. We are proud to continue this collaboration, ensuring that exports to Tanzania comply with relevant standards for fast clearance and the safety of consumers.”
Learn more about the Tanzania PVoC program.
