I. Definition and Implementing Agencies

ZimbabweCBCA（Consignment based Conformity Assessment) Is implemented in Zimbabwe‌Mandatory Import Product Compliance Certification Program‌, by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of ZimbabweMinistry of Industry and CommerceSupervisor, and authorizedBureau Veritas(Bureau Veritas) as a third-party executing body‌The certification is for2015Year5Month16The regulation officially takes effect today, aimed at ensuring imported goods comply with 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 goods and substandard products into the Zimbabwean market.‌。
Tax Administration‌Enhance customs tariff collection efficiency through product compliance review‌。
Consumer Protection‌Ensure product quality and safety, safeguard local consumer rights‌。
Trade facilitation‌Streamline customs clearance process, reduce the risk of goods being held up‌。

Section 3: Application Scope
CBCACertification covers the following12Imported Categories:
Food and Agricultural Products‌Including pre-packaged food and crops.‌。
Building Materials‌Steel, cement, civil engineering materials‌。
Electronics/Electrical Products‌Mobile phones, household appliances, lighting equipment, etc.‌。
Chemical Products‌Petroleum, fuel.
Other Key Categories‌Automobiles and accessories, textiles, toys, machinery and equipment, etc.‌。

Section 4: Certification Process
Submit Application‌：
Fill outRFCApplication Form, provide product information (model,HSCoding, 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; no exceptions)GB(Standard), with supplementary tests conducted as necessary.‌。
Inspection Phase‌：
Inspection of product packaging, labels, quantities, etc., via on-site or video verification‌。
Issue Certificate‌：
After 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    ByCNASQualified by a laboratory, compliant with Zimbabwe voltage/Frequency Standards (e.g., electronic and electrical products)‌。
Commercial    InclusiveFOB/CIFValue, Country of Origin,HSCoding and other information‌。
Packing List    Itemize the details of each carton and total gross weight‌。
Product Photos    Clearly display the appearance, labels, and key components‌。
Other supporting documents    ManufacturerISO 9001Certificates, product manuals (not required, but may expedite review)‌。

Six, Cautionary Notes
Test Requirements‌：
Zimbabwe does not acceptGBStandard test report, a third-party report complying with local regulations is required‌。
Some products (such as electronics and appliances) require additional information.ISO 9001Certificate‌。
Time Planning‌：
Recommend in advance7-10Submit applications by daybreak 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 substantial fines (up to the value of the goods)15%）‌。

Zimbabwe CBCA Certification (Co)nsignment based CoThe nFormity Assessment is valid for 6 months and must be completed prior to shipment. To extend the certification validity, the importer must submit a renewal application to the certification body and resubmit the review materials.

Additional Information:
Associated with import licenses: The CBCA certification is one of the key documents for customs clearance, with its validity aligned with the 6-month period of the Zimbabwean import license, ensuring both match in time.
Extension Operation: In case of delays due to transportation or other reasons, it is necessary to communicate with authorized institutions such as Bureau Veritas in advance, provide updated cargo information, and pay additional audit fees.

(Note: The search results do not explicitly mention the specific validity period of the CBCA certification certificate, but in conjunction with the time sensitivity requirements of the import license, it can be inferred that the validity is 6 months.)ThroughCBCACertified products can expedite customs clearance in Zimbabwe and avoid economic losses due to non-compliance.‌。