Imported used vehicles would require Certificate of Conformance effective January 1, 2023 – GSA
The directive is in line with the Customs (Amendment) Act, 2020, and other related legislation the GSA said.
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has announced that beginning January 1, 2023, all used vehicles imported into the country would need to be accompanied by a valid Certificate of Conformance (CoC) from an approved body.
In a statement on Wednesday, the GSA said the certificate must meet its requirements on used vehicles, GS 4510:2022 Road vehicles, and requirements for imported used vehicles.
The directive is in line with the Customs (Amendment) Act, 2020, and other related legislation the GSA said.
The GSA added that importers can obtain the Certificate of Conformance from approved third-party inspection bodies or licensed used vehicle dealerships.
“An updated list of approved inspection and licensed used vehicle dealerships with contact details shall be provided on the website of the Authority.
Enforcement of this aspect of the law shall ensure improved safety, quality, and asset value of used vehicles imported into Ghana while sustaining the value chain of the used vehicle industry,” the statement noted.
