I. Definition and Implementing Agencies

ZimbabweCBCA（Consignment based Conformity Assessment) Is implemented in Zimbabwe‌Mandatory Import Product Compliance Certification Program‌, Ministry of Industry and Commerce of ZimbabweMinistry of Industry and CommerceSupervisor, and authorizedBureau Veritas(Bureau Veritas) as a third-party executing body‌The certification is issued for:2015Year5Month16The regulation officially takes effect today, aiming to ensure that imported goods meet the country's technical standards and safety requirements, which is a mandatory condition for customs clearance.‌。

II. Certification Purpose
Risk Control‌Reduce the influx of hazardous materials and substandard products into the Zimbabwean market.‌。
Tax Administration‌Enhance customs duty collection efficiency through product compliance audits‌。
Consumer Protection‌Ensure product quality and safety, safeguard local consumer rights‌。
Trade Facilitation‌Streamline customs clearance process, reduce the risk of goods being held up‌。

III. Applicability Scope
CBCACertification covers the following:12Imported Product Category:
Food and Agricultural Products‌Including pre-packaged foods and crops.‌。
Building Materials‌Steel, cement, civil engineering materials‌。
Electronics/Electrical Products‌Mobile phones, home appliances, lighting equipment, etc.‌。
Chemical Products‌Petroleum, fuel.
Other Key Categories‌Automotive and accessories, textiles, toys, machinery and equipment, etc.‌。

Section 4: Certification Process
Submit application‌：
Fill outRFCApplication form, provide product information (model,HSCodes, country of origin, packing list‌。
Document Review and Testing‌：
Submit an English test report issued by a third-party laboratory (must comply with Zimbabwean standards;不接受)GB(Standard), with supplementary tests conducted as necessary.‌。
Inspection Phase‌：
Inspect products through physical or video inspection, verifying packaging, labels, quantity, and other information‌。
Issue Certificate‌：
Upon approval, issue the electronic versionCBCACertificateCoC), to be completed prior to shipment‌。

V. Required Materials
File Type‌    ‌Specific requirements‌
RFCApplication Form    Please complete the product and manufacturer information in full, provided by the importer.UCRNumber‌。
Test Report    ByCNASCertificate issued by a qualified laboratory, compliant with Zimbabwe voltage/Frequency Standards (e.g., electronic and electrical products)‌。
Business    InclusiveFOB/CIFValue, Country of Origin,HSCoding and other information‌。
Packing List    List itemized details for each carton and total gross weight.‌。
Product Photos    Clearly display the appearance, labels, and key components‌。
Additional Supporting Documents    ManufacturerISO 9001Certificates, product manuals (not required, but can expedite review)‌。

Section 6: Cautionary Notes
Testing Requirements‌：
Zimbabwe does not acceptGBStandard test report required; third-party report compliant with local regulations must be provided.‌。
Partial products (such as electronic appliances) require additional provisionISO 9001Certificate‌。
Time Planning‌：
Recommend in advance7-10Submit applications by 10 a.m. to avoid clearance delays.‌。
Document Consistency‌：
Application forms, test reports, and other document information must be strictly consistent; otherwise, additional modification fees will apply.‌。
No action taken‌：
Goods may be seized, returned, or destroyed by customs, and subject to heavy fines (up to the value of the goods)15%）‌。

ThroughCBCACertified products can expedite customs clearance in Zimbabwe and avoid economic losses due to non-compliance.‌。