Describes the country's standards landscape, identifies the national standards and accreditation bodies, and lists the main national testing organization(s) and conformity assessment bodies.
Last Published: 4/9/2019

Overview

Gabon generally follows French standards.
Standards
As a member of CEMAC, Gabon follows the organization’s general standards.  As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), it is required to adhere to the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.
Conformity Assessment
Gabon has authorized Intertek, a private company, to provide of certificates of conformity:

Product Certification

Telecommunication equipment providers are required to obtain a certificate from ARTEL, Gabon’s telecommunications regulating agency.

Accreditation

Gabon does not have an accreditation body; the country tends to follow European accreditation decisions.

Publication of technical regulations

Official Journal of the Gabonese Republic (Journal Officiel)
Contact Information
Mr. Barthelemy Ngoulakia
Deputy Secretary
Ministry of Commerce
B.P. 561 Libreville, Gabon
Tel. +241-01-76-09-91/ +241-01-74-59-25 Fax +241-01-76-58-38
 

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