As of January 2020, an Iraq Certificate of Conformity (COC) is required for over 1000 products across twelve categories before they can enter the lucrative Iraqi market. An Iraq COC can only be issued by an authorized inspection company, of which only four currently exist.
Exporters around the world are taking advantage of Iraq’s demand for imported goods. The country imported $45 billion worth of goods in 2018 and this number is expected to grow in coming years as the country generates wealth from foreign exports and continues its ongoing reconstruction plans. The Iraq COC aims to protect its local consumers, manufacturers, and the environment from counterfeit and substandard products and materials.
An Iraq COC must be obtained for the following:
Documents required
Exporters must submit the following documents to an authorized inspection company to begin the certification process:
- Request for Certification (RFC) form
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Exporter’s statement
- Conformity documents (e.g. test reports, quality certificates, analysis report, health and phytosanitary certificates, free-sale certificates, etc.)
- Letter of credit, if available
The Certification Process
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Apply
Submit your required documents (see above)
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Document Review
HQTS completes this within 1-2 working days of submission
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Inspection
Confirm the time and location of your shipment. An authorized inspection company will inspect your goods and supervise the loading process before notifying you of the results. They will also perform on-site or sample testing when required.
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Certification
HQTS completes this within 5 working days of submission
Why choose HQTS?
HQTS has over 25 years of experience in quality assurance. With more than 80 offices around the world, including one in Baghdad, Iraq, HQTS is ready to be your quality service provider at every step of the way. We offer fast, flexible, and reliable services for all your inspection needs.
Contact us today to learn more about our Iraq COC services!
