Product and evidence review
Test reports, specifications and declarations are checked against the applicable Congolese requirements or accepted regional and international standards.
Your route to Congo-Brazzaville
Congo PCEC.
Certificate of
Conformity support.
Exporting to the Republic of the Congo? Get support with PCEC requirements, technical file preparation and pre-shipment assessment through an authorized certification body.
Pre-shipment support · Product-specific guidance · One point of contact
DESTINATION: POINTE-NOIRE, CONGO
A CLEAR PATH TO CONFORMITY ↗
Review → Prepare → Assess → Decision
01
Understand your requirementsStart with your product and HS code
02
Prepare before you shipResolve documentation gaps early
03
Coordinate your applicationThrough an authorized issuing body
Understand the programme
What is Congo PCEC?
PCEC stands for Programme Congolais d’Évaluation de la Conformité: the Republic of the Congo’s import conformity assessment programme.
Assessment before export
ACONOQ, the Congolese Agency for Standardization and Quality, oversees the programme. Regulated shipments need a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) following assessment in the country of supply, before shipment.
The CoC is used for customs clearance. It does not replace the importer’s other permits or customs formalities.
Does your shipment need a CoC?
The scope is broad, with specific exemptions. Programme guidance lists complete imports below XAF 1,000,000 FOB among the exemptions. FOB is the goods’ free-on-board value.
Check the product, total shipment value and exemption conditions with the authorized body before relying on an exemption or booking freight.
Product compliance support
Product categories
we can help you review.
From electrical equipment to construction materials, we help you understand what your shipment needs before assessment.
Electrical & electronics
Appliances, lighting, cables and electronic equipment.
Construction materials
Building products, metal components and related materials.
Industrial products
Machinery, tools, pumps and industrial components.
Consumer goods
Household products, textiles and other regulated goods.
The programme also covers categories such as furniture, automotive products, chemicals, cosmetics, food and protective equipment, subject to exemptions and product-specific controls. These examples are not a complete list; service scope and any additional approvals are confirmed during review.
Explore all regulated products ↗How it works
From first enquiry
to a complete file.
We turn the requirements into a practical sequence, keeping your supplier and the assessment body aligned along the way.
Our role, clearly defined.
GoCertify supports your application and coordinates the process. The Certificate of Conformity is issued by an ACONOQ-authorized assessment body, subject to a successful assessment.
GoCertify supports your application and coordinates the process. The Certificate of Conformity is issued by an ACONOQ-authorized assessment body, subject to a successful assessment.
Tell us about your shipment
Share the product details, HS codes, origin and planned shipping date.
Review the technical documents
Identify applicable requirements and gaps in test reports, labels and supporting documents.
Coordinate testing and inspection
Help coordinate any required tests and pre-shipment inspection. The authorized body determines acceptable evidence and assessment requirements.
Follow through to the certification decision
Help resolve document queries and check final shipment details. The authorized body decides whether to issue a CoC; approval is not guaranteed.
Beyond the paperwork
What does the
assessment involve?
The assessment body checks the available evidence and determines the inspection and testing needed for your products and route.
Pre-shipment inspection
Checks can include product identification and essential markings. Keep the goods available at the agreed inspection location before dispatch.
Resolve evidence gaps
If existing reports do not cover the required criteria, the assessment body may request samples and laboratory tests before reaching a decision.
After a successful assessment
The authorized body issues the shipment’s CoC. Pass it to the importer or customs broker for the clearance file. Other permits and customs requirements still apply; the CoC alone does not guarantee release.
Certification routes
A route for your
exporting profile.
The assessment body confirms eligibility. Some sensitive products must follow Route A, even for repeat exporters.
Shipment assessment
For individual consignments. Documentary review, inspection and any required testing establish conformity before export.
Product registration
For eligible recurring products with a consistent compliance record. Registration can reduce inspection frequency; shipment certification still applies.
Manufacturer licensing
For eligible manufacturers, with product evidence and a factory audit. Licensing can simplify subsequent shipment assessments.
Registration and licensing are generally valid for one year, subject to the provider’s conditions. Neither is a blanket exemption from CoCs.
Prepare your documents
Start with a review.
Build the certification file.
Send what you have first. We identify missing evidence before the formal application and pre-shipment assessment.
01 · INITIAL SHIPMENT REVIEWSTART HERE
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Proforma or commercial invoiceProduct descriptions, quantities, values and exporter/importer details.
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Product specifications or datasheetsInclude model numbers, intended use and known HS codes.
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Available supporting documentsTest reports, product/label photos and a packing list, if available.
Also tell us the country and location of the goods and the planned shipment date. If a document is missing, explain this in your enquiry.
02 · CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONPCEC / CONGO
✓ Completed certification application form
✓ Commercial invoice and final shipment details
✓ Applicable test reports / conformity evidence
✓ Importer’s import licence / IDF
✓ Product specifications, labels and photos as requested
✓ Packing list if requested by the assessment body
Additional testing, inspection, registration or factory-audit evidence may be needed depending on the products and route. A complete document set alone does not guarantee a certificate.
A little clarity
Before you
book the shipment.
Is this for Congo-Brazzaville or DR Congo?
This service is for the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), under the PCEC programme. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a separate import assessment system.
Can GoCertify issue the certificate directly?
GoCertify provides preparation and coordination support. An authorized assessment body makes the conformity decision and issues the certificate. We do not claim to be an authorized PCEC issuing body.
Do all products require the same documents?
No. Requirements depend on the product, applicable standards, exemptions, available evidence and certification route. Start with your invoice, product specifications and HS codes.
Do existing test reports or CE marking replace the CoC?
No. Existing evidence may support the assessment, but a CE mark or test report is not the PCEC shipment certificate. The assessment body reviews whether reports match the product, standards and programme requirements.
What language should product labels use?
Mandatory consumer-product information generally needs to be available in French. Some industrial and professional products may use French or English. Confirm the exact requirements for your product before printing labels.
Who should arrange the PCEC application?
The exporter or supplier should coordinate with the importer before dispatch, so product evidence, inspection access and import documentation are ready. GoCertify can support preparation and communication throughout the application.
What happens if a product does not meet the requirements?
The assessment body may request corrections, additional evidence or further testing. A certificate is issued only after conformity is demonstrated. Shipping unresolved goods can create clearance delays and additional costs.
What if the goods have already been shipped?
PCEC is designed for assessment before shipment. Contact the authorized body and your importer or customs broker immediately to establish the options for that consignment. We cannot promise retrospective certification or customs release.
How much will it cost, and how long will it take?
Costs depend on the shipment’s FOB value, certification route, evidence and inspection location. The issuing body’s fees, testing, registration or audit costs and GoCertify’s service fee should be identified separately in the quotation. Timing depends on a complete file, assessment availability and any corrective actions.
Your next shipment. A clearer start.
Understand the requirements before the goods leave your supplier.