Products exported to Morocco must comply with the requirements of the Moroccan Standardization Bureau. All regulated products must obtain a COC certificate to enter the Moroccan market. Manufacturers should obtain technical documents and a conformity declaration, and affix the cmim mark to these products before they are introduced to the Moroccan market.
Procedure and required documents for obtaining Morocco COC:
1. Offer sample testing: (Required materials: test samples, test application form, and product-related information such as manuals, circuit diagrams, etc.)
2. Pre-shipment inspection upon passing the tests: (Submit product test reports, quality certificates, packing lists, etc., to the authorized third-party certification bodies in Morocco), upon passing the inspection, the third-party certification body will review the documents and arrange for the inspection. The inspection primarily includes visual checks, verifying that the product packaging and labeling comply with local Moroccan standards and regulations. Currently, Morocco's goods certification and assessment program is in effect. Exporters or producers planning to export to Morocco should apply for COC certification as soon as possible to avoid affecting the clearance of subsequent shipments. Additionally, we remind companies to confirm the HS code before product testing: CNAS reports are applicable to general small household appliances, lighting, and some door products; HS codes should be provided to determine if additional Moroccan deviation tests are required. Some products with energy efficiency requirements need to be confirmed based on the HS code.
Common Issues Faced with Morocco COC
Can you issue a Moroccan COC certificate?
A: No, currently, Morocco's COC certificates are issued by authorized local international organizations, just like other compliant COC certificates. As of now, TUV and bv are the main COC certificates issued in Morocco.
2. Is Moroccan COC certification subject to inspection?
No, the Moroccan COC is divided into three certification models. Model A requires inspection, while Models B and C are acceptable. For detailed information, please consult Mr. Zeng at朗讯.
What information is required to apply for a Morocco COC certificate?
The exporter cannot provide the product's inspection report. Generally, to apply for the Moroccan COC certificate, an IEC report and an EMC report are required. Both reports must bear the CNAS seal. The responsible certification authority may not recognize them. Information requirements can be inquired with the certification body.
4. Can I apply for a COC certificate with the CE certification report I just completed?
Firstly, CE reports issued by domestic institutions generally do not have the CNAS seal unless requested by the client. Secondly, to apply for the Moroccan COC certificate, an IEC standard safety report and an EMC report are required, while the CE report standard is the en standard.
5. Can a CB report replace an IEC report?
Of course, applying for the Moroccan COC certificate can utilize IEC reports issued by authorized and qualified institutions. Therefore, if the product already has a CB report, only an EMC report needs to be prepared.
6. What are the main aspects of the inspection? Can you open the packaging to inspect the internal structure?
Inspect for consistency between the product and the application materials, as well as whether the product's packaging and labeling comply with Moroccan laws and regulations.
7. Can IEC reports and EMC reports be applied in series?
Reply: You can apply the series.
8. How long is the validity period for the IEC report and EMC report after testing?
Reply: The report is valid for an update as long as it does not meet the standards.
9. I can purchase copies of the Moroccan COC certificate, IEC report, and EMC report without undergoing testing.
Reply: No. Moroccan COC certificates are only issued by the aforementioned institutions, and it's impossible to purchase them. IEC reports and EMC reports must be issued by companies with the corresponding CNAS qualification, and the reports themselves must bear the CNAS seal to gain recognition from the certification body. That is to say, reports issued by intermediary agencies in the market are not valid. Only by finding a legitimate testing and certification institution to conduct actual testing can you obtain a valid report; otherwise, fraud will only waste money.
10. How to Determine If My Product Requires COC Certification
Reply: Please provide the Moroccan customs code for the product so we can check it, or directly consult the certifying authority for verification. Generally, lighting and household appliances typically require the Moroccan COC certification.
CNAS-certified qualifications for lighting, home appliances, multimedia, and other electronic products.
