JEVIC is the first private company to be ISO/IEC 17020:1998 accredited in the field of used vehicle inspections and certification.
Pre-export inspection of used vehicles from Japan, UK, Singapore, and South Africa destined for the Republic of Uganda
Media Release: 4 September, 2009
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has newly mandated for the pre-export Roadworthiness Inspection (RWI) of used vehicles imported from Japan, United Kingdom, Singapore and South Africa.
UNBS has appointed Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center Co Ltd (JEVIC) as the inspection agency for the RWI. All used vehicles exported from the above countries will be required to be inspected by JEVIC from the 1st November 2009 (date of export).
The major points of the Uganda RWI encompasses;
- The vehicle must pass a safety and mechanical inspection (similar to a regulatory periodic Inspection).
- The vehicle should be free of CFC (R12) gas.
- UNBS regulated Inspection Fee of JPY13,625 (tax inclusive).
Note:
Neither the year of manufacture or drive (LHD / RHD) are subject to this standard.
This is a mandatory pre-export inspection. Failure to complete the inspection at the time of export could result in import exclusion, or a 15% CIF penalty fee and inspection upon arrival.
The commencement date of the inspections and available inspection sites are to be announced shortly.
JEVIC is dedicated to offering a quality inspection and service to all exporters, and respectfully requests co-operation from exporters and relevant industry stakeholders.
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