• Ivory Coast will require mandatory PCA CI 71 conformity assessment for regulated imports from July 1, 2026, based on shipment date.
• SGS SA faces higher demand for pre-shipment inspections, testing, document reviews, and Certificates of Conformity needed for customs clearance.
• Scope expands to cover all products under Decrees 2016-1152 and 2020-389, including broader coverage for cosmetics and textiles.
• Chemicals remain within the program as a regulated category, extending compliance workloads for cross-border supply chains into Ivory Coast.
• Non-compliant shipments risk clearance delays, raising execution risk for importers and increasing time-critical verification volumes for SGS.

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