AO
National authority dashboard

Bureau of Standards: operating console

Operational view for the competent national authority. Define regulated products, approve CAB eligibility, review applications and issue certificates of conformity.

Applications received
2,341
Last 90 days
Fees collected
USD 624k
Mock settlement
Inspections assigned
1,718
Across 42 CABs
Certificates issued
2,041
87.2% conformity
High-risk consignments
186
8% flagged
Customs transmissions
2,018
Pre-arrival verified
Application volume

Trend

Compliance outcomes

Decisions

Product categories by volume

Top regulated products

Average clearance support time

Hours per consignment (8 weeks)

CAB performance

Routed CABs in this jurisdiction

CABScopeRatingConformity %Performance
ASC AfricaCertification, inspection4.896%Excellent
Example W. Africa InspectionIndustrial goods4.591%Good
Example E. Africa LabFood testing4.693%Good
Example N. Africa Cert.Electrical4.794%Good
Example Asia Pre-ShipmentConsumer goods4.689%Good
Define regulated product list
Set or revise the list of products requiring conformity assessment under national mandate.
Set applicable standards
Map ARS, national, ACAP and ISO/IEC references to each product category.
Set fee schedule
Configure national authority fees and platform processing lines.
Approve CAB eligibility
Activate accredited CABs for routing within national scope.
Review applications
Review document, inspection and test outcomes prior to issuance.
Issue certificate of conformity
Final issuance under national authority. Sovereign signature.
NoteNational authority retains certificate authority. Standards and accreditation mandates remain with competent institutions.
AfCFTA: Creating One African MarketPan-African Conformity Gateway

A sovereign digital operating layer for AfCFTA conformity assessment, accredited CAB activation and pre-import trade facilitation.

Aligned with AfCFTA Annex 6: Not formally endorsed

Policy
  • AfCFTA Annex 6 TBT
  • ARSO standards
  • AFRAC accreditation
  • PAQI quality infrastructure
Operations
  • CAB & laboratory registry
  • Pre-import conformity
  • Single Window integration
  • Certificate verification
Operating engine
GIG Tech / Outspection.com
Conformity coordination: ASC
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