Your Gateway for Global Trade
In today’s world of trade, there is a growing risk of products and materials not being delivered on time or lacking the quality agreed upon. Governments and businesses across the world have the common need for a guarantee that imported and exported products align with national and international standards.
As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, TÜV Rheinland works as a gateway to facilitate international trade worth trillions of US dollars annually.
We are an authorized conformity assessment body helping governments verify that imported goods are in compliance with national and international regulations and facilitating smooth market access for traders by helping them navigate complex regulatory requirements.
Additionally, we help global trade parties mitigate risks in contractual agreements for commodities through our Commercial Inspections for various commodities and consumer goods.
Agility. Integrity. Transparency. Trust.
In 2022, we proudly celebrated our 150th anniversary. This shows our huge experience in testing, inspection and certification. The basis of our success and knowledge is an international network of experts and laboratories. As a conformity assessment body, we oversee all the relevant regulations, whether on national or international level. We assist businesses, exporters, importers, and manufacturers to get a quick entry to the country of destination through a seamless customs clearance process.
Local service delivery
Localization and support around the world, with more than 500 locations in over 60 countries.
Speed & cost
Our one-stop service with test and document preparation saves your time and money.
Brand & trust
Our test and inspection reports are internationally recognized, thanks to our ISO/IEC 17025 accreditations (test reports), ISO/IEC 17020 accreditations (inspection) and TIC Council (formerly IFIA), FOSFA and GAFTA memberships.
Access more markets
Our global service network facilitates greater global market access.
Facilitation of trade
Jump over language barriers by taking advantage of our multi-national teams.
Government Inspections and International Trade Service at a Glance

Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Certification Process
As a reliable conformity assessment body with over 150 years of experience, our aim is aligned with the authorities‘ vision to safeguard the health and safety of end consumers. In today‘s globalized trade, we assist businesses, exporters, importers, and manufacturers in gaining quick entry to the country of destination through a seamless customs clearance process.

Find the right certification program for you country of destination
Exporting to Africa
Algeria | Botswana | Ethiopia | Libya | Morocco | Sudan | Tanzania | Uganda
Exporting to Asia
Exporting to the Middle East
Egypt ( GOIEC Scheme COI and NFSA Scheme COI ) | Kuwait | Qatar | Saudi Arabia (SALEEM/SABER SCHEME COC, SQM, SFDA COC and Food Products Registration)
Commercial Inspections
International trade is a mainstay for most businesses and in many cases, this involves long distance contractual agreements. In order to avoid dispute and mitigate risk, traders often demand for a third party inspection to perform a quantitative and qualitative check over their consignments.
Our Commercial Inspections services are a proven solution for buyers, sellers, and manufacturers to gain smooth market access and trade with confidence. The services are often conducted in connection with a Letter of Credit (LOC) or are based on bespoke or industry-specific requirements to ensure the certainty a buyer or seller may need.
Our Scope of Services
- Delivery and completeness verification
- Quantity verification
- Condition check of consignment and its goods
- Loading and off-loading supervision
- Letter of Credit (LOC) inspections
- Industry-specific or bespoke inspection requirements
Our commercial inspections services cover the following commodities
Corona pandemic | Information for Customers of TÜV Rheinland Market Access Services
- COVID-19
With our global network we secure your business
Services for a smooth and reliable trade.
