I. Definition and Implementing Agencies

ZimbabweCBCA（Consignment based Conformity Assessment) Is implemented in Zimbabwe‌Mandatory Import Product Conformity 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 organization‌The certification is for2015Year5Month16The regulation officially takes effect today, aimed at ensuring that imported goods comply with the country's technical standards and safety requirements, which is a mandatory condition for customs clearance.‌。

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

Section 3: Application Scope
CBCACertification covers the following12Similar Imported Products:
Food and Agricultural Products‌Packaged food products and agricultural crops.‌。
Building Materials‌Steel, cement, civil engineering materials‌。
Electronics/Electrical Products‌Cellphones, home appliances, lighting equipment, etc.‌。
Chemical Products‌Petroleum, fuels.
Other Key Categories‌Automotive parts, textiles, toys, machinery and equipment, etc.‌。

Section 4: Certification Process
Submit Application‌：
Fill outRFCApplication Form, provide product information (model,HSCodes, country of origin, etc.), packing list‌。
Document Review and Testing‌：
Submit an English test report from a third-party laboratory (must comply with Zimbabwean standards; no acceptance of)GBStandard), with supplementary tests as required‌。
Inspection Phase‌：
Inspection of product packaging, labels, quantity, etc., via on-site or video verification‌。
Issue Certificate‌：
Upon approval, issue the electronic versionCBCACertificateCoC) Must be completed prior to shipment of goods‌。

V. Required Materials
File Type‌    ‌Specific requirements‌
RFCApplication Form    Please fill in complete product and manufacturer information, provided by the importer.UCRNumber‌。
Test Report    Please provide the Chinese content you would like translated into American English.CNASCertified by a qualified laboratory, compliant with Zimbabwean voltage standards/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 the total gross weight‌。
Product Photos    Clearly display the appearance, labels, and key components‌。
Additional Supporting Documents    ManufacturerISO 9001Certificates, product manuals (not required, but may expedite review)‌。

Six, Cautionary Notes
Test Requirements‌：
Zimbabwe does not acceptGBStandard test report required, along with a third-party report compliant with local regulations.‌。
Some products (such as electronics and appliances) require additional information.ISO 9001Certificate‌。
Time Planning‌：
Suggest to pre-arrange7-10Submit applications by dawn to avoid clearance delays due to lateness.‌。
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%）‌。

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