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TÜV Rheinland has been appointed as an authorized international surveyor by the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) for the Pre-Shipment Verification Program

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Mar 28, 2023 5:42:05 PM
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Sudan Press Release

TÜV Rheinland has been appointed as an authorized international surveyor by the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) for the Pre-Shipment Verification Program in the Republic of Sudan, marking a significant step for the international inspection and conformity assessment body in expanding its operations in Africa as a whole and the Sudanese market in particular.

As an authorized international surveyor by SSMO, TÜV Rheinland is now able to conduct a range of inspection, testing, analysis, and conformity assessment services that conclude with the issuance of the Certificates of Inspection (CoI) for regulated goods exported to Sudan that are complying with national and international standards and regulations applicable in the country.

With this authorization, TÜV Rheinland is well-positioned to contribute to the development of Sudan's economy by promoting safety, quality, and sustainability across various industries and facilitating the movement of goods in a compliant and safe manner.

Additionally, it is committed to working closely with exporters and importers targeting the Sudanese market, helping them achieve their goals in accessing new markets while adhering to international standards and regulations and supporting SSMO in their journey to ensure that products entering Sudan are in line with the desired standard.

The regulated products under Sudan Pre-Shipment Verification Program include but are not limited to*:

Category Product
Building and Construction Materials
  • Carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete
  • Cement (Sulphate Resistance Portland)
  • Cement (White Portland)
  • Ductile iron pipers and their fittings
  • Steel and steel products
  • Structural steel
  • Welded fabric steel for the reinforcement of concrete
Bulk Commodities
  • Feeds for animals
  • Feeds for vegetables
  • Fish
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Meat
  • Wheat
Food and Beverages
  • Animal feed
  • Vegetable feed
  • Dry food products (dry seeds, dry fruits, rice, sugar, salt, wheat flour, edible starch, tea, dry spices, coffee bean)
  • Fats, oils, and oil seeds
Paint Products and Chemicals
  • All types of fertilizers, agriculture pesticides, and Soil Conditioners-Humic

*Note: The list of regulated products may be subject to updates in accordance with any regulatory changes made by SSMO.

On this appointment, Fares Naouri, Senior Vice President of Government Inspections and International Trade at TÜV Rheinland stated, "We are proud of our appointment as an approved international surveyor by the SSMO, which reflects our expertise and experience in providing top-quality surveying, inspection, and conformity assessment services. Our aim is to facilitate trade and support Sudan's growth and development through our world-class inspection services and this appointment is a testament to TÜV Rheinland's commitment to providing high-quality conformity assessment services that prioritize the safety and well-being of the Sudanese end consumers."

For more information about Sudan Pre-Shipment Verification Program CLICK HERE