The Sri Lanka COC, officially known as ”Product Conformity Certificate” is a mandatory Pre-import inspection, testing and certification scheme promugalted by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution(SLSI).
The Sri Lanka COC, officially known as ”Product Conformity Certificate” is a mandatory Pre-import inspection, testing and certification scheme promugalted by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution(SLSI).
Regulated Product Scope:
- Toys (Mandatory)
- Mechanical and Electrical Products (such as household appliances, lighting fixtures, power tools, etc.)
- Electronic and Electrical Products (such as mobile phones, computers, power adapters, etc.)
- Building Materials (such as steel, cement, tiles, bathroom products, etc.)
- Chemicals (including industrial and household use)
- Automotive and Motorcycle Components
- Food and Related Products (plastic tableware, kitchenware, etc.)
- Textiles, Footwear, Leather Products
- Furniture (such as chairs, tables)
- Other Consumer Goods
Certification Process
- Submission of Application (RFC) + Initial Documents
- Exporters/Manufacturers need to fill out the Request for Certification (RFC)
- Submit product technical data, test reports, packing lists, invoices, origin information, etc.
- Document Review
- Sri Lanka Standards Institution(SLSI) or its authorized certification body, such as Sunchine Inspection, conducts checks on the completeness and compliance of the materials.
- Goods Inspection
- Inspection company at the export destination conducts on-site inspections of packaging, labels, quantity, consistency of HS codes.
- Confirm that it matches the application documents.
- Sampling and Laboratory Testing
- Conducted by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory
- Testing based on Sri Lankan standards (SLS/NM standards) or international equivalent standards (such as IEC, ISO, Codex, etc.)
- Result Determination
- Qualified → Issue COC (Certificate of Conformity)
- Unqualified → Issue Non-Conformance Report (NCR), and the goods cannot be released
Recommendations to Exporters and Importers:
- Verify in advance whether the products are included in the mandatory list
- Ensure that the testing institution has ISO/IEC 17025 certification
- The labels must comply with Sri Lankan regulations (for example, food products must indicate the production date/ shelf life, medicines must meet the regulations of the drug administration, electrical appliances must indicate voltage/frequency/safety markings, etc.)
If you would like to learn more about the specific processes and requirements for the imports and exports to Sri Lanka , please contact us now! Sunchine Inspection experts would be glad to provide you with thorough and personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
Sunchine Inspection has put together a pool of seasoned experts whose aim is to provide to exporters and importers full and efficient guidance and timely support all along the way of the certification assessment process, helping them and their organizations to easily navigate through the intricacies of the Sri Lanka Standards requirements pertaining to the imported products and, thereby facilitating the certification process and ensuring a smooth clearance of their consignments at arrival in Sri Lanka.
If you would like to learn more about the specific details of the requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us! The experts at Sunchine will be happy to provide you with thorough and personalized assistance tailored to your needs.