Botswana COC

In September 2008, Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) issued the Regulations on Standard Import Inspection to implement compliance assessment schemes for food, agricultural products, electrical, mechanical, chemical, construction and other major categories of products. With rich experience in compliance schemes in Kenya, Nigeria, Algeria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iran, etc., since September 1, 2009, it has officially obtained the exclusive authorization of the Botswana Bureau of Standards to issue the conformity certificate of the product conformity assessment scheme (CoC: Certificate of Conformity)， Provide comprehensive and effective solutions for exporters, ensure that exported goods meet the requirements of the Botswana Bureau of Standards, and eliminate property losses caused by rejection at the destination due to product quality failing to meet the requirements of the importer.

This new evaluation scheme is aimed at all goods exported to Botswana under the catalog, and aims to ensure that the products exported to Botswana meet the corresponding Botswana standards and international standards. The primary objective of this plan is to:

1. Ensure that products comply with technical regulations and mandatory standards applicable to Botswana (or its equivalent);

2. Ensure the requirements of Botswana consumers on product quality, health and safety, environmental protection, etc;

3. Prevent unqualified goods and counterfeit goods from entering Botswana;

4. Promote trade and commerce, and implement corresponding procedures in accordance with Article 5 of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT/WTO).

Conformity assessment procedure:

The exporter submits a fully completed application form, Request for CoC and Declaration of Conformity, along with a formal invoice and packing list;

The above application form should provide a detailed description of the goods, as well as product quality documents such as test reports, technical parameters, quality management system certificates (if any), etc;

NormalTCI determines feasible implementation plans and applicable standards under the plan;

If testing is required, it can be conducted in the laboratory of NormalTCI, where NormalTCI coordinates sampling and implements laboratory testing;

The on-site inspection will be carried out by the inspection office closest to the inspection location after completing the above steps, and all costs will be borne by the exporter;

After the inspection is completed, the exporter shall submit the final documents (commercial invoice and packing list) to the office;

Issue a certificate and mail it to the exporter.

Botswana Bureau of Standards will expand the list of regulated products from January 1, 2020

From January 1, 2020, Botswana Bureau of Standards will expand the list of controlled products based on Botswana Standard Import Inspection Regulations (SIIR).

The revised regulated product (RP) list includes new products in the following product categories:

Electronic and electrical products

Protective equipment

Food and its products

The revised SIIR specification product list will be implemented from January 1, 2020. Importers and exporters will be required to obtain certificates of conformity for other products within the scope of Botswana SIIR from recognized institutions such as NoramalTCI Nomo Testing for customs clearance at Botswana ports or borders.

Botswana Bureau of Standards will expand the list of controlled products from April 1, 2024

Botswana is known as the standard (import inspection) regulation SIIR, which has been changed into the standard (mandatory) regulation. The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) has expanded and revised the list of controlled products under the Botswana SCSR, which will take effect on April 1, 2024. The list of regulated products has undergone significant adjustments, increasing from the original 5 categories to the following 7 product categories:

Building & Construction Products

Mechanical Products

Electrical Products

Automotive Products

Agricultural Products

Chemicals Products

Food Products

The corresponding standards are as follows:

Household Electrical appliances-

BOS IEC 60335-2-15, BOS IEC 60335-2-29, BOS IEC 60335-2-59, BOS IEC60335-2-74, BOS IEC 60335-2-85, BOS IEC 60335-2-95 and BOS IEC 60335-2-103.

Lighting and Luminaries

BOS IEC 60598-2-4, BOS IEC 60598-2-5, BOS IEC 60968  and BOS IEC 62560.

Vehicle Spare Parts and accessories

BOS 60:2009, BOS 303-2:2008 and BOS 320:2009.

Mechanical and Building Construction Products

BOS 36:2016, BOS 44:2016, BOS 215:2012, BOS 397:2016, BOS 161-1:2018, BOS 161-2:2012, BOS 161-3:2018, BOS ISO 21925-1:2018 and BOS 89:2010.

Firefighting Products

BOS 808: 2018 and BOS ISO 7203-1:2019

Food Products

BOS 213:2014, BOS 273:2015, BOS 672:2015 and BOs 660:2014.

Animal Feed

BOS 190:2013, BOS 225:2014 and BOS 650:2014.

Plastic products

BOs 337:2012 and BOS 823:2019.

Cosmetics, chemicals, and Hygiene Products

BOS 562:2013, BOS 111:2015, BOS 112: 2015, BOS 113:2016, BOS 374:2020, BOS 318:2018, BOS 358:2018, BOS 307:2015 and BOS 488:2023.

Please consult NormalTCI for specific questions

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