What we do
Verification of Conformity involves checking goods before they are shipped in order to ensure that they meet required quality and safety standards. Thanks to our network of offices, inspectors and accreditations, Cotecna performs a combination of physical inspection, collection of samples for laboratory testing, and documentary checks. If conformity is confirmed, Cotecna issues Certificates of Conformity recognized in the destination country.
Building on its leading position in pre-shipment inspection and risk management, Cotecna has extended its expertise into products conformity, testing, auditing and conformity assessment.
The benefits
- Protection of consumers – through assurance that products meet agreed standards for health and safety
- Detection of fraudulent, counterfeit or substandard goods
- Faster Customs clearance – for goods that have been certified
- Easier comparison between local and imported goods, thanks to the application of objective criteria, along the WCO trade facilitation rules
- A transparent process for issuing Certificates of Conformity, known to the trade community
- Access to Cotecna’s own laboratories