Cotecna at the Centre of PCEC Discussions in Recent Media Coverage

Brazzaville, August 2026 – Recent media coverage has highlighted the continued importance of the Programme Congolais d'Évaluation de la Conformité (PCEC) in supporting consumer protection, product quality, and regulatory compliance in the Republic of Congo. The programme remains a key component of the country's efforts to ensure that imported products meet applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements before entering the local market.

Implemented under the supervision of the Agence Congolaise de Normalisation et de la Qualité (ACONOQ), the PCEC contributes to facilitating international trade while protecting consumers and promoting fair competition. Government officials recently reaffirmed the programme's strategic role in strengthening market surveillance and preventing the entry of products that may pose risks to consumer health, safety, or the competitiveness of the national economy.

During the official announcement in Brazzaville, government representatives emphasized that Cotecna’s presence guarantees stability and efficiency in the program. They reassured stakeholders that procedures remain unchanged, ensuring exporters and importers can continue their operations without disruption.

The Ministry of Industrial Development and the Agence Congolaise de Normalisation et de la Qualité (ACONOQ) praised the program’s impact on consumer protection and trade facilitation, noting that Cotecna’s technical expertise has been central to its success.

As a long-standing technical partner of the PCEC, Cotecna remains committed to supporting authorities, importers, and exporters through reliable conformity assessment services and technical expertise. Through its continued involvement in the programme, Cotecna contributes to strengthening consumer protection, facilitating compliant trade, and supporting the Republic of Congo's economic development objectives.

To view recent media coverage regarding the PCEC programme in the Republic of Congo:

• Watch the first video report

• Watch the second video report

Need support with PCEC certification requirements? Contact Cotecna's team for guidance on conformity assessment procedures and market access requirements for the Republic of Congo.

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