Ghana’s G-CAP conformity requirement
Ghana’s Conformity Assessment Programme (G-CAP) requires that products shipped to Ghana be tested and inspected against Ghanaian national and international environment, health and safety standards. Importers and exporters of regulated products must obtain a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from an authorised body; G-CAP verifies compliance with all applicable standards in addition to existing import procedures. Goods arriving without a CoC may face serious clearance delays, fines, or re-export.
Programme name
G-CAP — Ghana Conformity Assessment Programme. A CoC is required for all regulated products regardless of country of origin.
Products covered
Category I — Toys, games and sports equipment
Category II — Electrical and electronic products
Category III — Automotive products (including new and used vehicles)
Category IV — Chemical products
Category V — Machinery, materials and gas appliances
Category VI — Wood pulp, paper and paperboard
Category VII — Furniture (wood and metal)
Category VIII — Safety products (personal protective equipment)
Category IX — Food and food products
Category X — Building materials
Category XI — Selected medical supplies and medicines
Category XII — Fuel / petroleum products
Category XIII — Textiles, textile articles and leather garments
Category XIV — Selected second-hand products (used clothing and footwear)
Regulatory basis
Ghana Conformity Assessment Programme (G-CAP). Importers and exporters are required to obtain a CoC from an authorised body; the programme verifies compliance and enforces applicable standards alongside existing import procedures.
Project flow
Confirm whether the product falls within a G-CAP regulated category
Submit the CoC application to an authorised body
Testing and inspection as required for the product
Receive the CoC to support customs clearance in Ghana
No CoC at arrival. Cargo arriving in Ghana without a CoC may face serious clearance delays, fines, or re-export. Plan CoC issuance into the shipment schedule.