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Frequently asked questions

This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is a commitment by KEBS to improve service delivery to customers and other stakeholders. It also serves to enhance public awareness on the role of KEBS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quality Inspection

  • What is Quality Inspection?

    It is Conformity assessment of goods based on Standards and applicable regulations 

  • Pre- Export Verification of Conformity to Standards Programme (PVoC)?

    Is a conformity assessment procedure applied on goods destined to Kenya in the country of supply/ origin by KEBS appointed inspection agents to assess their compliance with applicable Kenya Standards or approved specification. 

  • PVoC Exempted goods?

    Are raw materials, machines and spares imported by registered local manufacturers; products certified by KEBS under the Diamond Mark of quality product certification and products waived by Government through the cabinet secretary Industry, Trade and cooperative Development. 

  • Does KEBS inspect goods for export?

    KEBS does not inspect goods meant for export into other countries. However, goods manufactured in Kenya and certified by KEBS can be exported to any East Africa countries. 

  • What is PVOC?

    Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVOC)- is a conformity assessment and certification of goods/mobile equipment program undertaken by an accredited third-party inspections company on behalf of KEBS at the respective exporting countries to ensure compliance with the applicable Standards, Technical Regulations or approved specifications

  • What is a substandard Import?

    It is an imports/product that has been tested by Kenya Bureau of Standards and found not to comply with the requirements of the relevant Kenya Standard(s) or approved specifications. Substandard goods will not be allowed to be sold in the Kenyan market. 

  • Which country(ies) does KEBS have contracted PVOC inspection company?

    Here are country(ies) does KEBS have contracted PVOC inspection company?