Do I Need A Certificate For Exporting To Uganda?

Products subject to the PVoC and requiring a Certificate of Conformity

Yes – if you are shipping regulated products to Uganda you will need a Certificate of Conformity.

Regulated Products

All products covered within the scope of compulsory Ugandan specification and/or general labelling standard are considered as regulated under the Uganda PVoC programme. Products covered but not limited to include:

• Toys
• Electrical and Electronic
• Automotive Parts
• Chemical Products
• Mechanical material and gas appliances
• Textiles - only Mosquito Nets
• Food and Food Products
• Used Products

Some Products Are Exempt From Certificate of Conformity

A CoC is not required for the following products, however Exporters are advised to verify with UNBS for a full list of Excluded, Prohibited, and Restricted Products.

Excluded, Prohibited, and Restricted Products include but not limited to the below:

• Drugs
• Agricultural
• Unwrought Precious Metals or Precious Stones
• Armoured Fighting Vehicles
• Products without applicable Compulsory Ugandan specification/labelling standards