We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a new three-year contract for the pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) to standards in Zanzibar, effective September 1, 2025.
This milestone deepens our partnership with the Zanzibar Bureau of Standards (ZBS) and reinforces our strong commitment to ensuring that products entering the Zanzibar market meet the highest standards of quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
Under the renewed agreement, we will continue to deliver end-to-end conformity assessment services, including laboratory testing, through our global network of accredited laboratories. Our mission remains to support the ZBS in limiting the importation of substandard goods in the short term, with the long-term goal of eliminating them entirely. Through this initiative, we contribute to the protection of public health, safety and the environment, while fostering fair competition for local manufacturers.
In a significant development, ZBS has introduced a new zonal structure for PVoC operations, and we have successfully secured the following zones:
- Zone 1: United Kingdom
- Zone 2: Indian Subcontinent
- Zone 3: Far East
- Zone 4: Australia, New Zealand and Polynesia Islands
- Zone 5: Central America and Caribbean
- Zone 6: Americas
- Zone 7: Ex-Soviet Union Republics
- Zone 8: Eastern Europe
- Zone 9: Central and Mediterranean Europe
- Zone 10: Nordic Countries
- Zone 12: United Arab Emirates
- Zone 13: Maghreb Countries, North and West Africa
- Zone 14: Southern Africa
- Zone 16: East Africa
This strategic allocation demonstrates our global footprint and operational strength across diverse regions.
The awarding of this new contract is a testament to our proven reliability, technical expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence. We are proud to continue our collaboration with ZBS and remain dedicated to safeguarding the interests of Zanzibar's consumers. As we move forward, our focus will remain firmly on delivering exceptional service and value to our clients and stakeholders.
Learn more about our product conformity assessment (PCA) services for Zanzibar.
For further information, please contact:
William Limbu
PCA Contract Manager
Connectivity & Products
t: (+255) (0)755 003 240
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