Vehicle importers, shippers demand review of new GSA PVoC regime
Vehicle importers and freight forwarders in Ghana are calling for a review of the new Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program. They propose moving inspections to ports of entry to ensure better collaboration and smoother trade operations.
Why it matters
Changes to import regulations impact the cost and efficiency of the automotive trade sector and consumer access to vehicles.
The stakeholders are demanding broader consultations with industry players, arguing that implementation of the new regime could have significant implications for vehicle importation and businesses operating within the automotive trade.
Copy link Add 3News as your preferred source on Google Preferred source Article tools Ask AI Listen to this article AI narration Playback position 0:00 5:00 10 10 Playback speed 1× Members of the Vehicle Import Dealers Association of Ghana, shippers and freight forwarders are calling on the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to suspend or reconsider the mandatory Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme for imported vehicles.
The PVoC programme, which took effect on October 1, 2026, requires used vehicles destined for Ghana to undergo conformity verification before shipment from the country of origin. The process is intended to ensure that vehicles comply with applicable Ghanaian standards, including GS 4510.
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