The National Institute for Standardisation and Quality (INNOQ) has seen a significant increase in the number of economic agents adhering to the conformity assessment procedure, a compulsory measure for specific control products upon import.
The information was published on Monday 28 October by the Tempo portal, quoting statements made by INNOQ’s director-general, Geraldo Albasini, during the launch of a project to create a laboratory accreditation body in Mozambique.
Implemented on 20 May 2024, the conformity assessment process aims to ensure that products imported into Mozambique comply with legal safety and quality requirements. However, Albasini recognised that, despite growing adherence, there are still business people who are unaware of the mandatory nature of the standard, which is why INNOQ is continuing with campaigns to publicise and raise awareness among economic agents.
He explained that the conformity assessment must be carried out in the country of origin of the products, and that exporters are responsible for ensuring that the goods meet Mozambican standards.
‘We are seeing a good response from economic agents. Collaboration has been positive, and we hope that more companies will join the programme, which will contribute to improving the quality of the products that enter our market,’ said Albasini.
INNOQ also warns of the possibility of sanctions for importers who fail to fulfil the compliance requirements. The institute reinforced its call for all economic agents to submit to quality control, currently carried out by the international certification company Intertek, which has been contracted to carry out the necessary inspections.
According to Decree 8/2022 of 14 March, all the products listed in Anexo II are subject to the conformity assessment programme. This list is updated periodically to include goods that may pose risks to public health, safety or the environment, according to a risk analysis carried out by INNOQ.
