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Cabo Verde Makes Progress in Compliance with International Standards

Cabo Verde has made significant strides in ensuring compliance with international standards, a crucial step in facilitating trade and promoting economic development.

The country has taken a multi-faceted approach to standardization, adopting national and regional standards while also embracing international norms. This move will enable the country to access a vast network of global standards and best practices.

Joining International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Cabo Verde is in the process of joining the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which sets globally recognized standards for a wide range of industries. As a member of ISO, Cabo Verde will gain access to a vast network of global standards and best practices.

Regional Standards

Additionally, Cabo Verde is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which also develops regional standards. This membership provides the country with opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing with other ECOWAS member states.

Standardization Efforts

The country’s Institute of Quality and Intellectual Property plays a key role in standardization efforts, publishing national normative documents that include all Cabo Verdean standards as well as regional and international norms. The institute also supports national inspection authorities to ensure compliance with international standards.

Testing, Inspection, and Certification

To ensure the safety and quality of products entering the market, Cabo Verde has established a robust testing, inspection, and certification regime. The Multisectoral Regulatory Agency for the Economy (ARME) and the Regulatory Agency for Health (ERIS) are responsible for inspections and certification, while the Institute of Quality and Intellectual Property provides technical support.

National Certification Commission

In June 2020, the government created a National Certification Commission (CONCERT), which aims to develop and implement certification processes for products and services. CONCERT is composed of representatives from various government agencies, industry associations, and private organizations.

Publication of Technical Regulations

Technical regulations are published in Cabo Verde’s official gazette, Boletim Official de Cabo Verde.

International Cooperation and ePing

Cabo Verde has also demonstrated its commitment to international cooperation by utilizing the ePing SPS&TBT platform (https://epingalert.org/), a valuable resource for reviewing proposed technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures. The platform provides access to notifications made by WTO Members under the Agreements on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT).

Notify U.S.

Notably, Cabo Verde has also notified the United States through the Notify U.S. system, operated and maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), about its proposed technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures.

Conclusion

The country’s commitment to international standards and cooperation is a significant step forward in promoting trade facilitation and economic development. As Cabo Verde continues to strengthen its regulatory framework, it can be expected that the country will become an increasingly attractive destination for investors and exporters alike.