South Africa

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South Africa is a huge market for chemicals – the largest on the continent of Africa for most chemical raw materials. South Africa is more sophisticated than the rest of Africa. Many international manufactures are there including Unilever, Colgate, Diversey, and J&J. Also SA has some major home grown companies eg Modi, Sappi, NCP, AECI, SAB etc. These….

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Detergent Raw Materials in Africa

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In sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa, the term ‘detergent’ can loosely be applied to:-

  • Detergent Powders
  • Washing up liquids
More sophisticated liquids such as shampoos & bubble baths are not generally made in Africa but are imported from Europe for the ex-pat market. Toothpastes (contain SLS) are made in Africa but the market is dominated by Colgate and they purchase raw materials through their EU/USA offices. In Africa very basic formulations are the norm. This is primarily due to….

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Venezuela

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We are very pleased to receive a new enquiry for 5 Fcls to be shipped to a customer in Venezuela. Venezuela businesses have been finding it difficult to buy internationally due to shortage of hard currency caused by political unrest and the fall in the oil price. However, Cayley Chemicals have a plan and ….

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Burundi order

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We are pleased to say that Cayley Chemicals have secured our 4th order to Burundi. Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of East Africa, bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Special requirements of this order were….

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Kenya KEBS PVoC Update

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Manufacturers that import raw materials for only their own production can apply to KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards) for an exemption Certificate. This will exempt them from the PVoC regulations and costs for the products exempted. Serial & Pin numbers are required and must be quoted. This both saves money and simplifies importation for a Kenyan manufacturer and an overseas supplier.Below is an extract from the KEBS Manual (Page 11, Annex 1, Section 2) that is relevant to importing chemical raw materials….

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Kenya – new KEBS PVoC regs

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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), a statutory organisation of the government of Kenya, has implemented guidelines called the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) for exports to Kenya. All consignments which are subject to the Kenya PVoC must obtain a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by an authorised PVoC Agent. The CoC is a mandatory document for Customs Clearance in Kenya and any consignments arriving at Kenyan Ports without this document will be denied entry….

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