The Program

In accordance with the Law No 54 of 1979 (Article 3/ Clause 8th) authorizing the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) to conduct testing, analysis, inspection and quality control either directly or through accredited laboratories, COSQ has appointed SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA for the Implementation of Pre-Importation Inspection, Testing & Certification Program of Goods to Iraq (ICIGI).

The objecTives

The ICIGI program is launched by COSQC with the aim of protecting Iraqi consumers, producers, environment, public safety and national economy from using substandard products as well as to restrict the importation of inferior, debased and fake product.

The Process

The exporter will submit SGS the following documents to initiate the process:

• Request for Certification (indicating the Point of Entry in Iraq)

• Proforma invoice • Letter of Credit (where applicable) • Conformity documents (test

reports, quality certificates, analysis reports, etc.)

• Company’s Quality Management System documents (ISO 9000, ISO 22000, ISO/TS 16949, etc.)

SGS will verify the conformity of the documents / goods to the applicable Iraqi Standards and Technical Requirements. SGS will also organize, depending on the certification scheme, the physical inspection of the cargo and, if necessary, will take samples for testing.

After the verification process, including physical inspection, has been completed with satisfactory results, the exporter will supply the Final Invoice and the Transport Document (BL, AWB, etc.) to allow the issuance of the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).

The Certificate of Conformity is a necessary document to import goods into Iraq and to clear goods through Customs. SGS will perform verification at the border point of entry in Iraq in order to authenticate the CoC, to check the condition of the shipment, the consistency between the CoC and import documentation and to visually check the packages or goods whenever customs open a container.

sgs services

SGS extensive experience in managing conformity assessment programs around the world enables us to offer efficient, comprehensive & tailored solutions to provide assistance to the exporters and make sure their shipments are in conformity with the Iraqi Standards and Technical Requirements.

Depending on the selected certification route, one or a combination of the following activities is undertaken by SGS:

• Physical inspection in the exporting country

• Sampling and testing in accredited laboratories

• Audits of product manufacturing processes

• Documentary verification

Why sgs?

As the world’s leading inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification Company we provide competitive advantage and deliver trust. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS employs more than 60,000 employees and operates a network of over 1,250 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS has the advantage to offer a “One-stop-Service” delivering customized services through 10 business lines across 10 geographical regions.

In addition to Iraq, SGS is currently active in Conformity Assessment programs on behalf of government authorities in a number of countries such as Algeria (Banque d’Algérie), Egypt (GOEIC), Indonesia (Ministry of Trade), Iran (ISIRI), Kenya (KEBS), Kuwait (PAI), Mongolia (MASM), Nigeria (SON), Russia (GOST), Saudi Arabia (SASO), Syria (SASMO), Uganda (UNBS), Zambia (ZABS).

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