How to apply for PVOC certification for Bluetooth bracelets in Kenya / How to apply for PVOC certification

Bluetooth watch is a watch with Bluetooth function, which is a kind of multifunctional smart communication watch. Through the Bluetooth function of the watch, it can be paired with a Bluetooth mobile phone for use.

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) began to implement the Pre-Export Standard Conformity Verification Program (PVOC) on September 29, 2005. Products in the PVOC catalog must be provided to Kenya Customs when the (CoC) arrives in Hong Kong before shipment, otherwise they will not be able to enter the customs. Bluetooth bracelets support activity, exercise, sleep and other modes, can record nutritional status, and have functions such as smart alarm clock and health reminder. PVOC certification must be applied for when exporting to Kenya.

PVoC only issues CoC conformity certificates, without certification marks. Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) institutional logo.

Kenya has three PVOC certification methods:

(1) One-time customs clearance certificate: test 1-2 weeks (if there is an ISO9001 certificate, the internal test report does not need to be tested), and apply for customs clearance certificate 3-5 working days. Inspection half a day. Directly apply for customs clearance and inspection fee: FOB×0.475%≥180USD (Kenya updated customs clearance and inspection fee: FOB*0.5%≥250USD.

(2) Register first and then clear customs: Time: 1-2 weeks for testing, 1-2 weeks for applying for registration certificate, 3-5 working days for applying for customs clearance certificate, and half a day for inspection. The fee is 375USD for 15 models or less, and 20USD/model for more than 15 models. The registration certificate is valid for one year. The customs clearance certificate inspection fee is FOB×0.5%≥250USD.

(3) Formal Approval Certificate Model

Apply for a license from the PVoC Registration, Licensing/Certification Center. The PVoC Center will review the product test report and conduct additional tests if necessary. In addition, the factory's production facilities will be inspected. After the above steps are reviewed, the manufacturer will obtain a license for this type of product. In the future, when the product is exported, the manufacturer only needs to provide a certification application (RFC), a final commercial invoice and a copy of the license, and the PVoC office can issue the certificate without the need for each inspection and product testing.