Ethiopia PVoC (Pre-export Verification of Conformity)
ECAE was established on February 1, 2011, under Council of Ministers Regulation No. 196/2010 as a federal public enterprise, signed by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. The organization was subsequently restructured and strengthened by Regulation No. 549/2024 to enhance its conformity assessment capabilities in alignment with national development goals and global trade requirements. Initially under the Ministry of Science & Technology, ECAE was later delegated by the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) through its letter dated 18 November 2024 (Ref. No. 01-1-34/14926).
The PVoC program was officially launched in December 2013 for general products, with a specialized program for stand-alone solar products beginning on February 15, 2022. In May 2024, the program underwent significant expansion when ECAE signed new contracts to include 11 additional product categories beyond the initial solar focus.
The program operates under international standards including ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025, ensuring alignment with global best practices.
| Technical aspects |
Safety Chemical Product/Packaging Labeling |
| Market surveillance | Yes |
| Obligation | Mandatory |
| Factory inspection | Yes |
| Sample testing | Conditionally |
| Validity |
The validity of the CoC by the conformity assessment body is six (6 months) |
Product Scope
All regulated imports under the Ethiopia PVoC program must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by an ECAE-authorized conformity assessment body. These include:
- Stand-alone solar products and modules
- Electrical components
- Household appliances (refrigerators, generators, lamps)
- Motors, vehicles, and automotive components
- Power-generation equipment
- Chemical products
- Textile products
- Leather goods
- Plastic and rubber items
- Mechanical goods
- Electrical/electronic items
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