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Learn Kenya's PVoC rules, follow the certification steps, and get tips to prevent import delays.

A Key Milestone for Cotecna in Kenya for the PVOC Programme

Your step‑by‑step guide to tyre certification and Kenya’s mandatory Certificate of Conformity (CoC)

Opening doors to Africa: Cotecna supports governments in implementing VOC programmes to ensure exporters meet required standards.

Learn Why PVOC Matters for Chinese Exporters to Kenya by joining our webinar

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) appoints Cotecna as a Conformity Assessment Body to ensure the compliance of imported products

Understand the Kenya PVOC programme for exports from China

Understand the certification, testing, and documentation requirements for meeting Gabon’s technical regulations on automotive components.

Ensure EU market access with Cotecna’s Agri Brochure featuring certified pesticide testing, traceability, and compliance support for horticulture.

Cotecna Kenya Office was delighted to host a delegation from the Zimbabwe Ministry of Industry and Commerce

In celebration of Cotecna’s 50th anniversary, Cotecna Kenya held a grand event featuring activities focused on environmental sustainability, insightful presentations, and team building.

Cotecna Kenya recently won an EAMA award for being the best auxiliary service provider in the Kenyan maritime industry.

Cotecna recently trained 19 Gabonese government agents on HACCP Risk Assessment and Capacity Building as part of the ongoing COTECNA-AGANOR partnership.

Get to know the general and specific requirements you need to follow when importing your used shoes and textiles into Kenya.

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced that remote inspections are to be extended for a further period of 3 months.

On 16th August 2020, The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) lifted the ban on imports of used textile and footwear into Kenya allowing exporters to resume their exports with immediate effect.

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced that remote inspections are to be extended for a further 90 days to address ongoing restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, and due to the restriction of people movement in affected countries, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has made an important announcement.

We are pleased to announce we will be extending our scope of work to now include imported Petroleum Products (LPG, PMS, AGO, JetA1, Bitumen, Fuel Oil and AV Gas).

Following a successful tender application in October 2017, we are pleased to announce that Cotecna has been appointed by the Kenyan Bureau of Standards (KEBS) as a service provider for its Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVOC) Pro...