Certificate of Conformity

Certificate of Conformity in International Trade

Meaning of Certificate of Conformity, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Some countries (specially Eastern countries, such as Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan or Moldova and Romania) require a certificate of conformity. The certificate of conformity confirms that the goods comply with standards issued by the importing country. Features of a certificate of conformity are:

The certificate has to be obtained before shipment.

Many countries appoint an exclusive organization worldwide to issue certificates of conformity.

These organizations frequently verify consignments before issuing a certificate of conformity.

Goods arriving at a frontier without a certificate of conformity are likely to be impounded or confiscated.

Exporters should remember that the certification companies charge for this service, and should allow for these costs when preparing quotations.