Export Documentation: Part 5 – Certificate of Analysis

Export documentation is critical.  It needs to very accurate and comprehensive and to meet the full requirements of the importing country. Previously we have examined:

• Part 1 – The Export Invoice
• Part 2 – Nigerian CCVO / C16
• Part 3 – Bill of Lading & Air Waybill
• Part 4 – Certificate of Origin

This month we will be looking at the Certificate of Analysis

Certificate of Analysis

All Chemical export documents require a Certificate of Analysis (CofA). There should be a CofA for each product. Preferably the CofA should be that issued by the manufacturer and should include all the standard parameters for the applicable product.

The CoA should also state:

• Full Chemical name as well the Brand name
• Quantity / Packing:
• Batch No:
• Date of Manufacture:
• Date of expiry (or re-test date):
• Storage Conditions

In order to tie the documents together, add the following to the CofA:

• Exporters Ref (Inv No):
• Customer PO:
• Vessel Name:
• Sailed Date:
• Import Licence No (if applicable):

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