GlobalCOA – Togo (Togolese Republic) 🇹🇬

Certificat d'Analyse (COA) Preparation, Review & Testing Services

Togolese-Compliant COAs. Regulatory-Ready. Export-Focused.

GlobalCOA provides end-to-end Certificate of Analysis (COA) preparation, review, and testing services in accordance with Togolese regulatory requirements for products manufactured, marketed, or exported to or from Togo.

As a key member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and ECOWAS, Togo is focused on harmonizing its standards, making the COA a critical document for both product registration (especially pharmaceuticals) and customs clearance.

🏛️ Regulatory Framework – Togo

The Togolese system focuses heavily on the strict control of health and food products, with the COA serving as the essential technical proof of quality.

• Direction de la Pharmacie, des Médicaments et des Laboratoires (DPML) / Ministry of Health: The main authority for the regulation of Pharmaceuticals (Drugs), Medical Devices, and Health Products.

  • Market Authorization (MA) / Drug Registration: All pharmaceutical products require Market Authorization. The registration guidelines articulate that the application must be in the ICH-approved Common Technical Document (CTD) format.

    • The COA (Certificat d'Analyse) is a mandatory technical document within the quality part of the dossier, certifying the safety, purity, and potency of the drug substance and finished product.

  • Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CoPP): Togo requires the attestation (legalization) of the CoPP from the exporting country's embassy as part of the registration or renewal process. The CoPP, often mentioned alongside the COA, is a WHO-recommended certificate that confirms the status of the product in the exporting country, a key requirement for smaller regulatory authorities.

  • Quality Control: The National Laboratory conducts verification testing against the specifications provided in the COA.

• Agence Nationale de Normalisation, de Métrologie et de Contrôle Qualité (ANM-CQ) / National Agency for Standardization, Metrology, and Quality Control: Togo's standards body, responsible for standardization and promoting quality, often aligning with international standards (ISO, Codex Alimentarius). The ANM-CQ facilitates conformity assessment and certification.

• Import Control & Customs: Togo requires an Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN / BESC) for all shipments. While the COA is not explicitly listed among the primary customs documents (Invoice, B/L, P/L), it is mandatory for all special/restricted commodities requiring import licenses, such as:

  • Medicines

  • Food

  • Cosmetics

  • Chemicals

  • Medical devices

• Language Requirement: Regulatory documentation, especially for health products, is required or strongly preferred in French (the official language) to ensure efficient regulatory processing.

🔬 Our GlobalCOA Services – Togo

We offer complete lifecycle support for Certificate of Analysis documentation, ensuring compliance with the stringent requirements of the DPML and customs for controlled commodities.

✅ COA Preparation (Togolese-Compliant)

• COA drafting aligned with DPML requirements (CTD format) for medicine registration and mandatory ANM-CQ/Sanitary standards for other regulated products.

• Compliance with international pharmacopoeias (USP / BP / EP) for drugs and Codex Alimentarius / Togolese Standards for food and general products.

• Documentation must be prepared in French or include verified French translations for regulatory submission.

✅ COA Review & Regulatory Compliance Assessment

• Review of existing COAs for DPML dossier completeness and compliance with WHO/CoPP quality principles.

• Identification and correction of non-compliance issues (e.g., missing analyst signature, incorrect test methods, or non-compliance with registered specifications).

• Verification for Import Authorization: Ensuring the COA is robust and authentic to support the required Special Import Authorization (SIA) and customs clearance for restricted products.

✅ Testing & Analytical Coordination (Togo)

• Testing coordination through ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories recognized internationally and accepted by the DPML and ANM-CQ.

• Method selection as per:

  • Relevant Pharmacopoeial methods (BP, USP, EP) for drugs.

  • National Standards / Codex Alimentarius for food and other regulated products.

📦 Product Categories Covered – Togo

GlobalCOA provides COA services for regulated sectors:

• 🔹 Pharmaceuticals & Health Products: APIs, Finished Drugs, and Medical Devices (regulated by DPML).

• 🔹 Food & Beverages: Food products, supplements, and food of animal origin (requiring specific Health/Sanitary Certificates supported by COAs).

• 🔹 General Imports: Goods subject to ANM-CQ standards and quality promotion efforts, particularly those requiring special import licenses.

🌟 Why Choose GlobalCOA for Togo?

• **✔ Expertise in DPML CTD format and the use of the COA in conjunction with the mandated CoPP for drug registration.

• ✔ COAs aligned with ANM-CQ standards and suitable for Customs verification of controlled goods.

• ✔ Documentation prepared in the required French language for efficient regulatory approval.

📝 Regulatory & Export Support – Togo

GlobalCOA COAs support critical processes in the Togolese context:

• Product Registration Dossiers (MA) to the DPML.

• Obtaining the necessary import authorizations for controlled products (e.g., medicines, food).

• Customs clearance by supporting the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) and the quality verification process for restricted items.

Our Togo-focused COAs ensure products meet national quality benchmarks, preventing delays in marketing authorization and import release.

📞 Get Started with GlobalCOA – Togo

Whether you require new COA preparation, review of existing COAs, or testing support for batches destined for Togo, GlobalCOA by Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd is your trusted compliance partner.