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Imports are now subject to specific quality standards. This is the main information that was learned from the seminar yesterday in Libreville, under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry.
Powered by Ms. Lena Atmini on behalf of Intertek Group, and a representative of the Agency Gabonese Standardization this seminar presented all the contours of Gabon Evaluation Program Compliance (PROGEC) who now govern trade flows Gabonese territory.
Party notice of their adverse consequences, both health and safety of consumers and the trade, the Gabonese government, through the AGANOR, took the initiative to establish a stricter import this control system, in order to reduce consistently, abuse entry of counterfeit products, as well as poor quality of the national territory.
In fact, there are many products on the Gabonese market, which represent a real danger for consumers, because in no way meet safety standards and quality requirements.
extension cords, to irons, through the tubes of counterfeit toothpaste, or even more dangerous, counterfeit drugs, all sectors are concerned.
Also, from 1 October, each exporter shall, to bring its products in Gabon, to be issued a certificate of compliance issued by Intertek Group partner of the Gabonese government on this major project.
No goods can be cleared without this precious document, the certificate is the responsibility of the exporter.
A measure no impact on the prices of products imported from Gabon, but having a positive impact on their quality, to the delight of consumers.
In his next publications, writing Gaboneco.com offer you a complete record of all the contours of PROGEC and its application in the country.
