SGS secures unprecedented fourth contract for PVoC services with Tanzania Bureau of Standards

GENEVA - Feb. 24, 2025 - PRLog -- SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce it has signed an unprecedented fourth consecutive contract with the Tanzania Bureau of Standards to provide pre-verification of conformity (PVoC) services for exports to Tanzania.

Signed on February 21, 2025, the contract empowers SGS to provide conformity services across a broad range of products destined for Tanzanian markets. It will come into effect on March 1, 205, and last for 36 months.

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."

Tanzania PVoC services are organized based on country zoning, as shown below:
- ZONE 1 - United Kingdom
- ZONE 2 - India Subcontinent:
- ZONE 3 - Far East
- ZONE 5 - Central America and Caribbean
- ZONE 7 - Ex-Soviet Union Republics
- ZONE 8 - Eastern Europe
- ZONE 9 - Central & Mediterranean Europe
- ZONE 12 - UAE
- ZONE 14 - Southern Africa

There are multiple routes for assessing product conformity open to exporters, depending on risk level and compliance history. These are:
1 Route A:
- General: Unregistered, unlicensed products (conformity inspection)
- Multiline (Consolidated): Unregistered, unlicensed products (conformity inspection)
2 Route B: Registered products (registration and conformity assessment)
3 Route C: Licensed products (product certification systems – manufacturers)

Learn more about the Tanzania PVoC program (https://www.sgs.com/en/services/tanzania-product-conformi...).

For more information, please contact:

William Limbu
Contract Manager
Trade Facilitation Services, SGS
Tel: +255 755 003 240

About SGS
SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.