KEBS retains Japanese firm QISJ for pre-import checks

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has retained Japanese firm Quality Inspection Inc. (QISJ) for pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) services.

The firm will continue to offer the services on the pre-import checks which covers goods including used motor vehicles, mobile equipment and used vehicle parts in Japan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom, Thailand and South Africa.

The term of QISJ has been renewed for a three-year term effective from August 19.

QISJ will also carry out PVoC services in Singapore over the same period.

Goods eligible for the PVoC and imported from the respective countries will require to be accompanied by certificates of roadworthiness (CoRs) or certificates of conformity (CoCs) issued by QISJ.

Imports that fail to bear the certificates will be subjected to destination inspection at a fee equivalent to five per cent of the approved custom values.

KEBS which is mandated to offer the PVoC services deploys contracted inspection services.