GlobalCOA – Zanzibar (Semi-Autonomous Region of Tanzania) 🇹🇿 (Zanzibar)
Certificate of Analysis (COA) Preparation, Review & Testing Services
Zanzibar-Compliant COAs. Regulatory-Ready. Export-Focused.
GlobalCOA provides end-to-end Certificate of Analysis (COA) preparation, review, and testing services specifically tailored to the unique and mandatory Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) requirements of the Zanzibar Bureau of Standards (ZBS) and the Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA).
Zanzibar operates its own independent quality control and standards system distinct from the Tanzania Mainland (which is supervised by the TBS). The COA is an absolutely mandatory technical document required for both product registration and obtaining the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for customs clearance.
🏛️ Regulatory Framework – Zanzibar
Zanzibar enforces a rigorous, dual-track quality control system managed by two key bodies:
1. Zanzibar Bureau of Standards (ZBS) – PVoC
The Zanzibar Bureau of Standards (ZBS) implements the mandatory Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program for a vast range of imported products.
Certificate of Conformity (CoC): Every consignment of PVoC-regulated products must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by a ZBS-authorized PVoC partner (e.g., SGS, Bureau Veritas). The CoC is required for customs clearance.
Role of the COA/Test Report: The COA is the primary technical document used during the PVoC process.
Documentary Review: Exporters must submit Conformity Documents (including test reports, quality certificates, and analysis reports [COA]) to the PVoC partner.
A valid, detailed COA from an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory verifying compliance with Zanzibar Standards (ZNS) or approved equivalents is crucial for expediting the process.
Penalties: Consignments shipped to Zanzibar without a CoC may face a penalty of 5% CIF value plus destination inspection fees.
2. Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA)
The Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA), operating under the Ministry of Health, regulates and controls Food, Drugs (Medicines), Cosmetics, and Medical Devices. The COA is essential for registration and import control:
Product Registration/Market Authorization (MA): Product registration is mandatory for all medicines imported into Zanzibar. The COA (or Certificate of Analysis) is a core document required for the registration dossier submitted for product evaluation and subsequent issuance of the registration certificate.
Quality Control: ZFDA utilizes laboratory services for quality control, relying on the specifications provided in the submitted COA for comparison.
Import/Export Permits: ZFDA also manages the issuance of Import and Export Permits for regulated health products, a process supported by the COA.
3. General Requirements
The Certificate of Analysis is recognized in Zanzibar's Import Guideline as "an official document issued by a regulatory or quality assurance entity verifying the adherence to product specifications, results of scientific tests on a product and standards of production of certain products such as food products, drugs and the chemicals."
🔬 Our GlobalCOA Services – Zanzibar
We specialize in producing COAs that meet the combined, distinct requirements of both ZBS and ZFDA.
✅ COA Preparation (Zanzibar-Compliant)
COA drafting and formatting aligned with ZFDA registration guidelines for medicines, food, and cosmetics.
Test parameters and acceptance criteria are strictly aligned with Pharmacopeial standards (for ZFDA) and relevant Zanzibar National Standards (ZNS) / Codex Alimentarius (for ZBS/PVoC).
Ensuring the COA is fully compliant for submission to the ZBS PVoC partner to facilitate the CoC issuance.
✅ COA Review & Regulatory Compliance Assessment
Review of existing COAs to verify compliance with ZFDA's registration checklist and ZBS's PVoC requirements.
Verification that the COA is robust, traceable, and issued by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, ensuring it is acceptable to the PVoC inspection body.
✅ Testing & Analytical Coordination (Zanzibar)
Coordination of accredited laboratory testing to generate the comprehensive COA/Test Report required for the ZBS PVoC program (Route A, B, or C).
Method selection based on approved standards accepted in Zanzibar.
📦 Product Categories Covered – Zanzibar
GlobalCOA provides COA services across all regulated sectors:
🔹 ZFDA Regulated: Medicines, Food and Food Products, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices.
🔹 ZBS PVoC Regulated: Electrical and electronic products, Toys, Automotive, Chemicals, Textiles, Furniture, Safety Equipment, and Food/Used products.
🌟 Why Choose GlobalCOA for Zanzibar?
✔ Expertise in the Dual Compliance System: We meet the specific documentary needs of both the ZFDA (health/registration) and the ZBS PVoC (CoC/customs clearance) programs.
✔ PVoC/CoC Assurance: Our COAs are designed to pass the PVoC agent's documentary review, securing the mandatory Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and preventing customs penalties.
✔ Mandatory Registration Support: Full COA compliance for the non-negotiable medicine registration process.
📝 Regulatory & Export Support – Zanzibar
GlobalCOA COAs are engineered to support critical import milestones:
ZFDA Product Registration (MA issuance).
Obtaining the mandatory Certificate of Conformity (CoC) via the ZBS PVoC program.
Customs Clearance against the submitted CoC, which is verified by the customs authority.
Our Zanzibar-focused COAs ensure efficient regulatory passage and verifiable adherence to the islands' strict safety and quality standards.
📞 Get Started with GlobalCOA – Zanzibar
Whether you are registering medicines with ZFDA or exporting PVoC-regulated goods to the Zanzibar Archipelago, GlobalCOA by Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd is your trusted compliance partner.