Products shipped to Ghana must undergo testing and inspection to ensure compliance with Ghana's and international standards for environmental, health, and safety. Under the mandatory requirements of the Ghana Conformity Assessment Programme (G-CAP), importers and exporters must obtain a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from authorized bodies to facilitate smooth customs clearance of goods entering Ghana. G-CAP verifies the conformity of all regulated products and enforces their related standards. In addition to existing import procedures, products must also meet the requirements of CAP. The scope of Ghana CoC certification: Any product exported to Ghana by exporters, if included in the following categories, regardless of the country of origin, must obtain a conformity certificate for customs clearance. Failure to have a CoC upon arrival can result in significant customs delays, fines, or even product return.

Ghana CoC Certification Scope

Toys, Games, and Sports Equipment

Electronics & Appliances

Automotive Products (including new and used vehicles)

Chemical Products • Category V: Mechanical Materials and Gas Equipment

Wood pulp, paper, and cardboard

Furniture (wooden and iron)

Safety Products (Personal Protective Equipment)

Food and Food Products

Building Materials

Fuel/Petroleum Products

Textiles, textile products, and leather garments, including African prints.

Selected second-hand products (second-hand clothing and footwear)

Ghana CoC Certification Application Process

Offer product names in Chinese and English, along with HS codes, and enjoy a free query service to check if your products are controlled.

Please provide product images for reference. If an inquiry requires mandatory processing, please submit the following documents:

Application Form

Product Quality Documents

CI/PL

IDF copy

Packing List