Exports to Botswana must comply with the requirements of the Botswana Standards (Compulsory Standards) Regulations (SCSR) in order for the goods to clear customs. Intertek has been accredited by BOBS to issue the mandatory Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
Exports to Botswana must comply with the requirements of the Botswana Standards (Compulsory Standards) Regulations (SCSR) in order for goods to clear Botswana Customs. Intertek has been accredited by the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) to issue the mandatory Conformity Certificates.
BOBS has implemented the Botswana Standards (Compulsory Standards) Regulations (SCSR), formerly known as Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations (SIIR) to ensure the quality and safety of imported goods to Botswana consumers and also to facilitate trade.
"Regulated Products" exported to Botswana that are within the programme require a Conformity Certificate (Product Certificate (PC) or Certificate of Conformity (CoC)) which verifies, that the products comply with the applicable Botswana technical regulations and mandatory standards or approved equivalent International/National Standards.)
BOBS has granted Intertek accreditation to issue the Conformity Certificates for products regulated within the provisions of the SCSR.
Manufacturers and Exporters with shipments of regulated products to Botswana can approach their nearest Intertek Country Office to obtain more information on the programme and also apply for the Conformity Certificates which will ensure a smooth clearance of shipments at Botswana Customs.
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SCSR is an acronym for Standards (Compulsory Standards) Regulations. SCSR is a Conformity Assessment Programme applied in the Country of Supply to ensure compliance of imported products with applicable compulsory Botswana Standards. Products meeting the requirements of the compulsory Botswana Standards will be issued with a Product Certificate (PC)/Certificate of Conformity (CoC) as proof of compliance by BOBS-appointed SCSR Service Providers such as Intertek.
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