• Commodities inspection :

    VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY (VOC) Send to a friend
    Consumer and environmental protection by implementation of national/international standards
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    Business Challenge

    Governments today give high priority to promoting international trade while protecting consumer health, safety and the environment. Most national standard organizations, acting within a legislative framework, call for the intervention of independent third-party companies as a way to maintain full control on goods entering the domestic market.

    Solution
    What is VOC?
    The Verification of Conformity service involves checking conformity of goods according to national standards or an international equivalent. At the same time it encourages importers and exporters to understand the need for compliance and its benefits. For ad hoc or first time shipments, importers go through the basic shipment process: documentary evidence is required to prove compliance with the required standards, or the goods can be tested in an approved laboratory.
    The shipment will be subjected to physical verification to ensure that the documents match the products and that no deviations are found. Regular shipments can be treated under registration or licensing.

    What are the key benefits?
    - Protect consumers against dangerous, sub-standard or counterfeit products
    - Provide a guarantee to the buyer that the goods ordered are those shipped.
    - Ease trade operations by recognizing existing conformity proof to avoid unnecessary additional testing
    - Conform with recommendations of the World Trade Organization "Technical Barriers to Trade" Agreement
    - Protect domestic industry from unfair competition of poor quality imports
    - Improve the environment
    - Enhance the quality of exports
    Why Choose Bureau Veritas?
    Bureau Veritas acts as trade facilitation services provider on five continents and is one of the world's leading providers of import control and inspection services.

    ISO 9001: 2000 certification
    Certification of all its activities worldwide confirms that Bureau Veritas closely controls the quality of its services, from design to performance and verification. The Bureau Veritas Group also complies with ISO 17020.

    Efficiency guaranteed by worldwide presence
    Bureau Veritas relies on its international network, with a workforce of over 26,000 in 700 offices worldwide.

    Proven experience
    Bureau Veritas was founded in 1828. Through its dedicated subsidiary BIVAC International, it has more than 20 years' experience in trade facilitation services performed on behalf of numerous clients.

    Founding member of IFIA (International Federation of Inspection Agencies)
    The trade association for inspection agencies and other organizations that provide inspection, testing and certification services internationally. Bureau Veritas complies with the IFIA compliance Code and PSI Code of Practice.
    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
    Who pays for the inspection?
    It could be the government, importer or exporter depending on the destination country (see corresponding datasheet on Web site).
    Are all goods subject to inspection?
    No, some goods may be prohibited and others can be exempted, depending on the destination country (see corresponding datasheet on Web site).

    International trade is on the rise and involves an increasing number of players including importers, exporters, traders, banks, insurance companies, non-government organizations and public bodies at both national and international level. In any transaction where goods are bought and sold, there is a transfer of ownership. The various parties need support from an independent third party to provide reassurance of the conformity of goods. They also need quick reporting from the field about quality, weight or any other specific aspect of the product.



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