PUBLIC NOTICE The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has announced the suspension of the effective date of the Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC).
6 October 2026 | Omanbapa Auto & PVOC Ltd
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has announced the suspension of the effective date of the Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) / pre-shipment inspection programme for imported used vehicles into Ghana.
In a Public Notice dated Monday, 5 October 2026, the GSA stated that the pre-shipment inspection exercise for imported used vehicles has been suspended and that a new date for its implementation will be communicated in due course.
What This Means for Stakeholders
The suspension applies to the implementation of the pre-shipment inspection exercise for imported used vehicles. Importers, exporters, freight forwarders, shipping companies, inspection providers and other stakeholders are therefore advised to await further official communication from the Ghana Standards Authority regarding the new implementation date and any additional operational requirements.
Omanbapa Auto & PVOC Ltd will continue to monitor official developments and will provide further information to stakeholders as soon as additional guidance is made available.
Stakeholders are encouraged to rely on official communications from the Ghana Standards Authority for definitive information concerning the Vehicle PVoC programme.
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