Intertek appointed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for its Eco-Levy Programme
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, and a trusted expert in conformity assessment services, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - by a mandate dated, 26/01/2024.
With this award, Intertek has been solely appointed by Écologie et Développement Durable (Ecology and Sustainable Development—EDD) to collect the Eco-Levy for all regulated products on behalf of the DRC Fonds d'Intervention Pour l'Environnement (Environmental Intervention Fund—FIPE).
DRC Eco-Levy programme is a self-funded end-to-end risk-based assessment programme, which includes a mechanism for performing an inspection (if required) and the collection of Eco-Levy from Exporters to support and finance the end-of-life E-waste management of certain regulated products under the programme scope for both new and used goods such as, but not limited to, tyres, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), etc.
Intertek will apply a risk-based approach for performing inspections of the shipment; however, used regulated product consignments will be subject to mandatory inspections to ensure that the products are not waste. If the shipment of regulated products is found to be compliant, Eco-Levy shall be collected, and an Eco-Certificate will be issued to the Applicant (Exporter).
Effective 26/08/2024, Exporters to the DRC are required to provide an Eco-Certificate for a smooth customs clearance process in accordance with the local government regulations. The Eco-Certificate will be exclusively issued by Intertek and is required for all regulated product shipments with Bill of Lading (B/L) dated 26/08/2024 onwards.
Intertek is committed to sustainability and actively supports initiatives that promote environmental protection and sustainable development. Through its appointment in the DRC for the Eco-Levy programme, Intertek aims to support the goals of the DRC government in the responsible management of e-waste and the promotion of sustainable practices.
In addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Intertek is also authorised to provide conformity assessment services in other African countries such as Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Chamber International has unique access to a world-wide network of testing laboratories that support Product Conformity Programmes (PCP) for a wide range of products.
Contact us to obtain more information on the programme and also apply for the Conformity Certificates which will ensure a smooth clearance of shipments at the Democratic Republic of Congo Customs.
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