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 STANDARDS ACT  
(Cap. 43:07)  
 
STANDARDS (COMPULSORY STANDARDS) REGULATIONS , 202 3 
(Published on 23rd June 2023)  
 
Arrangement of Regulations:  
 
Regulation  
1. Citation  
2. Interpretation  
3. Objective  
4. Scope  
5. Application of WTO/TBT Agreement Principles.  
6. Use of international principles  
7. Functions of the Bureau  
8. Delegation of functions  
9. Compliance with Regulations  
10. Appointment of inspection agencies  
11.  Application for certificate of compliance  
12. Handling an application  
13. Remote inspection  
14. Products bearing the Standards Mark  
15. Destination inspection sanctions  
16. Conditional release  
17. Locally manufactured products.  
18. Service standards  
19. Disposition of samples  
20. Lost certificates  
21. Mutual recognition of conformity assessment procedures of other countries.  
22. Market surveillance  
23. Revocation of certificate  
24. Retaining technical documentation of compliance and confidentially  
25. Dealing with non -complying products  
26. Exemptions  
27. Appeals  
28. Amendment of schedules  
29. Repeal of S.I 78, 2008  
SCHEDULES  
 
1. Citation  
These Regulations shall be cited as the Standards ( Compulsory Standards ) Regulations, 202 3 
 
2. Interpretation:  
In these Regulations unless the context requires -  
“authorized officer” means an employee of the Bureau designated as such by the Managing Director to 
conduct inspection, sampling, testing or evaluation of a product to determine its conformity with the 
compulsory standards ; 2 
 “bill of lading” means a document issued by a carrier acknowledging that specified goods have been 
received on board a v essel as cargo for conveyance to a named place for delivery to a known or 
identifiable consignee;  
“certificate of conformity” means a verifiable document issued by an inspection agency which is proof 
that the product specified therein conforms to the compu lsory standard;  
“competent authority” means an organization that has been legally delegated or invested with authority, 
capacity or power to develop and enforce standards and technical regulations in a country ; 
“certificate” means certificate of compliance or conditional release certificate or registration certificate;  
“certificate of compliance” means a certificate issued by the Bureau, verifying compliance of an 
imported batch or product with the se Regulations;  
“certification” means  the formal substantiation that a product, process, organization, individual or 
management system meets the requirements of a standard or technical regulation;  
“compulsory standard” means a Botswana Standard that has been declared compulsory in terms of th e 
Act; 
“conditional release certificate” means a certificate issued by the Bureau to an importer allowing the 
release of an imported commodity from the custody of Customs officials after compliance with customs 
requirements while awaiting approval by the B ureau;  
“conformity assessment” means a procedure used, directly or indirectly, to determine that the relevant 
requirements of the compulsory standards are fulfilled;  
“CIF” value means the cost, insurance and freight value;  
“inspection” means examination of  a product design, product, process or installation and determination 
of its conformity with specific technical requirements or, on the basis of professional judgment, with 
general requirements;  
“inspection agency” means a body appointed or designated by t he Bureau as competent for checking 
and verifying that a product conforms to the requirements of the compulsory standards declared in 
relation to that product;  
“inspector” means a person who has been appointed as such by the Minister in terms of the Act;  
“market surveillance” means random checks and audits, taking of samples and gathering of information 
with regard to the products available on the market for compliance to compulsory standards;  
“process” means any method of operation, manufacture, production , storage, transportation, disposal 
or combination thereof;  
“product” means any industrially manufactured, agricultural or fish product for which a compulsory 
standard has been declared in terms of the Act;  
“registration certificate” means a certificate is sued by the Bureau, verifying compliance of a locally 
manufactured product with a compulsory standard;  
“regulatory authority” means any ministry, department or agency at national, regional or level that has 
been given the formal powers to oversee the enfor cement of standards or technical regulations in 
Botswana;  
“standard” means a standard approved by the Bureau under the Act;  
“supplier” means the manufacturer, producer, merchant, distributor, importer or agent who places a 
product, or service into the market;  
“test report” means a document issued by an accredited testing facility and conforming to the 
requirements of ISO/IEC 17025: General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, or 
a document issued by any other competen t facility as determined by the Bureau;  
“testing” means a technical operation that consists of the determination of one or more characteristics 
of a given product, process according to a specified procedure;  
“TBT” means Technical Barriers to Trade;  3 
 “WTO” means the World Trade Organization  
 
3. Objective  
The objective of these Regulations is to lay down the processes and procedures to be used in the 
assessment of conformity of imported and locally manufactured products in Botswana in the interest of 
publi c health and safety, consumer protection, environmental protection, prevention of deceptive 
practices, and any matters connected with or incidental thereto . 
 
4. Scope  
These Regulations shall apply to - 
(a) Procedures for inspection, testing and certification of pr oducts that are imported into 
Botswana in a manner consistent with the provisions of the TBT Annex to the SADC 
Trade Protocol and the WTO/TBT Agreement Principles;  
 
(b) Procedures for inspection, testing and certification of products that are locally 
manufactured in Botswana in a manner consistent with the provisions of the TBT 
Annex to the SADC Trade Protocol and the WTO/TBT Agreement Principles; and  
 
(c) the protection for human safety or health, environmental protection, legitimate 
security interests and prevention of deceptive practices . 
 
5. Application of WTO/TBT Agreement Principles  
The implementation of these Regulations shall be guided by the WTO/TBT Agreement Principles 
including: - 
(a) non-discrimination;  
(b) necessity;  
(c) prevention of trade restri ctiveness;  
(d) proportionality;  
(e) the use of international standards;  
(f) equivalence; and  
(g) transparency  
 
6. Use of international principles  
(1) The Bureau shall ensure that it uses the international guidelines issued by international 
standardizing bodies as the basis for implementing these regulations.  
 
(2) The Bureau may not use international guidelines and principles where they are inappropriate for 
reasons such as – 
 
(a) national security requirements;  
(b) the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(c) protection of human health or saf ety,   
(d) the environment, fundamental climatic or other geographical factors; or  
(e) fundamental technological or infrastructural problems  
7. Functions of the Bureau  
(1) The Bureau shall carry out conformity assessment of all products covered by the compulsory 
standard s that are imported or locally manufactured in Botswana.  
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 (2) The Bureau shall ensure that no product is placed on the market that does not comply with the 
provisions of the relevant compulsory standards  
 
8. Delegation of functions  
(1) The Bureau may, where possible, delegate to or collaborate with other regulatory agencies and 
authorities.  
 
(2) Every delegation under sub -regulation (1) shall be revocable by the Bureau and no delegation shall 
prevent the exercise by the Bureau of any function delegated under this  regulation  
 
(3) The Bureau shall be responsible for all decisions made under sub -regulation (1).  
 
(4) The Bureau may periodically and as appropriate, introduce monitoring mechanisms to enhance 
regulatory compliance.  
 
9. Compliance with Regulations  
(1) A person who manu factures, produces or imports products into Botswana shall ensure that the 
products meet the requirements of the relevant compulsory standards specified in Schedule I.  
(2) A person shall not manufacture, produce, import or place products on the market, which d o not 
meet the requirements of the compulsory standards specified in Schedule I.  
(3) A person shall not import or place a product on the market, which cannot be freely sold in the 
country of the origin.  
(4) An importer of a product covered by compulsory standards  specified in Schedule I shall ensure 
that the product is subjected to inspection and testing for conformity to the compulsory standard 
in the country of origin and a certificate of conformity is issued before the product is shipped to 
Botswana.  
(5) A local p roducer or manufacturer of a product covered by a compulsory standard specified in 
Schedule I shall ensure that the product is subjected to inspection and testing for conformity to the 
compulsory standard before being placed on the market.  
(6) The Bureau may affix a mark on products, which have been inspected, tested and determined to 
comply with the requirements of relevant compulsory standards.  
 
10. Appointment of Inspection Agencies  
(1) The Bureau may designate or appoint inspection agencies in the c ountry of origin of the product 
to undertake verification of conformity to the  compulsory standards  before the product is shipped 
to Botswana . 
(2) The designated inspection agencies shall carry out conformity assessment of the products to 
assess their complian ce to the compulsory standards upon receipt of a request from the importer.  
(3) The importer of the product shall be liable to pay the assessment fees to the inspection agency.  
(4) The inspection agencies shall issue the applicant with a certificate of conformit y where the 
product complies with the requirements of the compulsory standards and shall notify the Bureau 
accordingly.  5 
 (5) The inspection agencies shall issue a non -conformity report to the Bureau where the product 
does not comply to the requirements of the compulsory standards.  
(6) The Bureau and the designated inspection agencies shall agree on the procedures and process to 
be used by the inspection agencies to determine product compliance to the compulsory standards.  
(7) The Bureau shall regularly monitor the act ivities of the designated inspection agenc y to ensure 
that they conduct the inspection in accordance with the agreed procedures.  
 
11. Application for certificate of compliance  
(1) An importer of a consignment containing a product for which a compulsory standard has been 
provided under Schedule I shall apply to the Bureau for a certificate of compliance.  
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (3), the Bureau may in exceptional circumstances 
give permission to the importer to apply for a certificate of compliance in less than fourteen days 
prior to the arrival of the product into Botswana.  
(3) The application for a Certificate of Compliance shall be made in the form set o ut in Form A of 
Schedule II and shall be accompanied by - 
 
(a) a certificate of conformity issued by the designated inspection agency and; 
(b) an application fee specified in Schedule III;  
(4) The Bureau may request the applicant to submit the following documents toget her with the 
application - 
(a) the packing list;  
(b) test report;  
(c) the document reflecting the port of entry through which the product is to be imported;  
(d) an invoice or pro -forma invoice of the product in respect of which a compliance 
certificate is sought;  
(e) the bill of lading or airway bill; or  
(f) such other documents as the Bureau may require.  
 
12. Handling of an application  
(1) The authorized officer shall, upon receipt of an application verify all the documents to ensure 
that the application is duly filled and accompanied by all the necessary attachments.  
(2) The authorized officer may verify the products to ensure that they match with the declaration 
in the application and the Certificate of Conformity.  
(3) The Bureau shall issue a Certificate of Compliance in respect of the products that have been 
determined to conform to the compulsory standards upon payment by the applicant of a 
certification fee specified in Schedule III.  
(4) A Certificate of Compliance issued in accordance with sub -regulation (3) shall be signed by 
the Managing Director or any officer of the Bure au authorized in writing, by the Managing 
Director.  
(5) A Certificate of Compliance issued in accordance with sub -regulation (3) shall be valid for 
the period stated in the certificate or the expiration of the shelf life of the product to  which it 6 
 relates , whichever comes first .  
(6) A Certificate of Compliance issued in accordance with sub -regulation (3) may be extended 
for such a period, as the Bureau may deem appropriate upon payment of a fee specified in 
Schedule III.  
(7) The Bureau shall consider an ap plication made under this sub -regulation, within fourteen 
(14) days from the date of submitting the application  
 
13. Remote Inspection  
(1) An application for remote inspection shall be made to the Bureau in Form B set out Schedule 
II. 
(2) A person who makes an applica tion to the Bureau for remote inspection shall pay inspection 
fees for local or international inspections as specified under Schedule III.  
 
14. Products bearing the Standards Mark.  
(1) Where the manufacturer, producer or importer of a product is licensed to use th e Standards 
Mark by the Bureau, he or she shall not be required to apply for a Certificate of Compliance in 
respect of that product.  
 
15.  Destination Inspection.  
(1) A person who imports any product without a certificate of conformity from countries where 
appointed inspection agencies are present shall pay a surcharge of 15% of the CIF value of the 
product  and the relevant fees  to the Bureau before being subjected to destination inspection and 
testing for conformity to the compulsory standards under these R egulations.  
(2) A product, which arrives at the port of entry without a certificate of conformity from a country, 
where appointed inspection agencies are not present, shall be subjected to destination inspection 
and testing for conformity to compulsory standa rds at the expense of the importer.  
(3) A person who intends to import a product from a country where no inspection agency is present 
shall at least fourteen (14) days prior to the arrival of the product notify the Bureau of his or her 
intention to import suc h a product.  
(4) Products that are accompanied with the certificate of conformity may also be subjected to 
destination inspection and testing where the authorized officer finds reason to doubt the compliance 
with the relevant compulsory standard . 
(5) The importer of the products shall be responsible for the costs of storage, analysis and any other 
incidental charges incurred during the destination inspection.  
(6) The products subject to destination inspection shall be inspected and evaluated by the authorized 
officer or designated inspection agency to determine conformity to the relevant compulsory 
standard.  
(7) The authorized officer or designated inspection agency may take a sample of the product for 
laboratory analysis during the destination inspection to determine con formity to the relevant 
compulsory standard.  
(8) The Managing Director or any officer of the Bureau authorized in writing by the Managing Director 7 
 shall issue a Certificate of Compliance in respect of the products that have been subjected to 
destination inspe ction and determined to conform to the relevant compulsory standard.  
(9) A Certificate of Compliance issued in accordance with sub -regulation (8) shall be valid for the 
period stated in the certificate or the expiration of the shelf life of the product to  which it relates , 
whichever comes first . 
(10) A Certificate of Compliance issued in accordance with sub -regulation (8) may be extended for 
such a period, as Bureau may deem appropriate upon payment of a fee specified in Schedule III.  
(11) The authorized officer shall i ssue a seizure notice and notify the relevant authorities including 
the Botswana Unified Revenue Service and the products shall not be permitted entry in the 
domestic market where they have been subjected to destination inspection and have been 
determined not to conform to the compulsory standards . 
 
16. Conditional Release  
 
(1) An inspector may conditionally release products to an address specified in the Conditional 
Release Certificate where an importer has cleared with customs requirements, but the Bureau has 
subjected the products to inspection, sampling and testing.  
 
(2) An inspector may  seal an import consignment prior to releasing the consignment under sub 
regulation (1).  
 
(3) The conditional release under seal is subject to payment of a Conditional Release Certificate  fee 
specified in the Schedule III in addition of the inspectio n fees.  
 
(4) An inspection fee shall be equivalent to the expenses incurred by inspector for purposes of;  
 
(a) attending at the place where the inspection is to be carried out and returning 
from that place  
(b) accommodation while attending at the place where the inspection is to be 
carried out and returning from that place  
(c) carrying out inspection  
(d) carrying out tests  
(e) and any other tests relating to inspection  
 
(5) The Bureau may before release of the products under seal, require the importer to give a cash 
bond worth 15 % of the CIF value, which shall be in the form set out in Form C of Schedule II.  
 
(6) Where upon inspection and/or testing, it is determined that the products do not meet the 
requirements standard, the cash bond shall be executed so as to cater for the costs o f destruction 
or re-exportation of the product.  
 
(7) The cash bond shall be returned to the importer once the importer is issued a Certificate of 
Compliance.  
 
(8) No person shall, pending issuance of a certificate of compliance,  process,  distribute, sell, use or 
transfer a consignment of any product either in part or in whole to any person or place other than 
the place specified in the Conditional Release Certificate.  8 
  
(9) A person who contravenes the provisions of sub regulation ( 8) commits an offence and is liable 
to a fine not exceeding P2000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.  
 
17. Locally Manufactured or Produced Products.  
(1) Any locally manufactured or produced products for which a compulsory standard is provided  under 
Schedule I shall be subjected to inspection and testing for conformity to the pr ovided  compulsory 
standard before being placed on the market.   
(2) A local producer or manufacturer of a product for which a compulsory standard has been p rovided  
under Schedule I shall apply to the Bureau for a registration certificate before placing the product 
on the market.  
(3) Any product to be inspected under this regulation shall be sampled by an inspector and evaluated 
by a duly authorized officer of the Bureau, a techn ically competent inspection body or a laboratory, 
either designated or acceptable to the Bureau to establish compliance with the requirements of the 
provided  compulsory standard.  
(4) The Bureau may require that the whole batch of the product in respect of whic h a Registration 
Certificate is sought, be availed for the purpose of - 
 
(a) selecting samples for testing; or  
(b) obtaining any other related information that may be considered relevant to the application.  
(5) Where a sample is subjected to laboratory analysis, the manufacturer shall be required to pay for the 
test charges as charged by the relevant laboratory.  
(6) A product accompanied by a test report from a designated testing facility demonstrating compliance 
with specific requirements of the compulsory standard shall be recognized by the Bureau and 
exempted from further testing.  
(7) Where upon inspection and testing conducted under this sub -regulation the Bureau determines that 
the product complies with the compulsory standard  the Bureau shall issue a registration certificate.  
(8) A registration certificate issued under sub -regulation ( 7) shall be signed by the Managing Director 
or any officer of the Bureau authorized in writing, by the Managing Director.  
(9) A registration certificate issued in accordance with sub-regulation ( 7) shall be valid for the period 
stated in the certificate and shall automatically lapse upon suspension or  de-registration of the  
registration  certificate holder .  
(10)  A registration certificate holder shall be subject to regular surveillance  inspections and shall pay  
both annual and  inspection  fees specified in Schedule III . 
(11)  A registration certificate issued in accordance with sub -regulation ( 7) may be  renewed  at the end 
of its validity period, as Bureau may deem appropriate.  
(12)  Where a manufa cturer or producer of a local product does not satisfy the requirements of the 
provided  compulsory standard, the Bureau shall not issue a registration certificate and shall within 
fourteen (14) days of its decision, notify the applicant of the decision in writing indicating the 9 
 reasons for not issuing the Registration Certificate and steps required by the applicant to comply.  
 
18. Service Standards  
(1) A service  for which compulsory standards is provided under Schedule I shall be subjected to  an 
audit  for conformity to the pr ovided  compulsory standards before being offered  on the market.  
(2) A provider  of a service  for which a compulsory standard is provided  under Schedule I shall apply 
to the Bureau for a registration  certificate before offering  the servi ce on the market.  
(3)  Any service  to be audited  under this regulation shall be planned  by an inspector and evaluated by a 
duly authorized officer of the Bureau, to establish compliance with the requirements of the 
compulsory standard.  
(4) Where upon an audit  cond ucted under this sub -regulation , the Bureau determines that the service 
rendered  complies with the pr ovided  compulsory standard , the Bureau shall issue a registration 
certificate.  
(5) A registration certificate issued under sub -regulation ( 4) shall be signed by the Managing Director 
or any officer of the Bureau authorized in writing, by the Managing Director.  
(6) A registration certificate issued in accordance with sub -regulation ( 4) shall be valid for the period 
stated in the certificate and shall automati cally lapse upon  suspension or  de-registration  of the  
Registration  Certificate holder .  
(7) A registration certificate holder shall be subject to regular surveillance audits and shall pay both 
annual registration and audit fees specified under  Schedule III.  
(8) A registration certificate issued in accordance with sub -regulation ( 4) may be renewed at the end of 
validity  period.  
(9) Where a  service  provider  does not satisfy the requirements of the compulsory standard, the Bureau 
shall not issue a registration certificate and shall within fourteen (14) days of its decision, notify the 
applicant of the decision in writing indicating th e reasons for not issuing the certificate and steps 
required by the applicant to comply.  
 
19. Disposition of samples  
 
(1) The Bureau shall retain all samples of any product drawn from a consignment for testing, for at 
least two weeks from the date of issuance of a certificate of compliance or notifying an applicant 
of the Bureau’s decision not to issue a certificate of compliance or registration certificate, as the 
case may be.  
 
(2) The applicant shall collect the samples from the Bureau at the end of two weeks, failure of which, 
the Bureau may dispose of the samples as it considers appropriate  
 
20. Lost Certificates  
(1) A person whose Certificate of compliance or Conditional Release Certificate or Registration 
Certificate is lost, destroyed or defaced may apply to  the Bureau for a duplicate Certificate of 
Compliance or duplicate Conditional Release Certificate or duplicate Registration Certificate as the 
case may be.  10 
  
(2) An application for a duplicate certificate of compliance or duplicate conditional release certific ate 
or duplicate registration certificate shall be in the form set out in Form D set out in Schedule II, and 
shall be accompanied by a fee specified in Schedule III  
 
21. Mutual Recognition of conformity assessment procedures of other countries  
(1) The Bureau may r ecognise the conformity assessment procedures of  other countries with which the 
Government of Botswana has entered into Mutual Recognition Agreements or Arrangements.  
(2) Where the Government of Botswana has entered a Mutual Recognition Agreement or arrangement 
with another country, the Bureau may accept the certificate granted by a competent authority of 
that country even if their conformity assessment procedures are different from those under this 
regulation, provided they give an assurance of conformity  to the compulsory standards or a foreign 
standard recognised by the Bureau.  
(3) In the case where a product is not accompanied by certificate of conformity from an appointed 
inspection agency, a report or a certificate from a competent authorit y recognized th rough a Mutual 
Recognition Arrangement shall be accepted by the Bureau.  
 
22. Market surveillance  
(1) The Bureau shall monitor products placed on the market to ensure that products  comply with 
the provisions of the pr ovided  compulsory standards.  
 
(2) The Bureau may ta ke random samples of the products on the market for testing to determine 
compliance with the p rovided  compulsory standards.  
 
(3) Where upon random sampling and testing of products on the open market, any product is found 
to be non -conforming to the pr ovided  compulsory standard, the Bureau may direct that the 
product be dealt with in terms of Regulation 2 5. 
 
(4) The Bureau shall have the power and authority to - 
 
(a) regularly visit commercial, industrial, manufacturers, storage facilities and 
port of entry;  
(b) regularly visit premises where commodities are put on sale;  
(c) organize random and spot checks;  
(d) take samples of commodities and have them subjected to examination and 
testing; and  
(e) require all necessary information.  
 
23. Revocation of a Certificate  
(1) The Bureau may  revoke a certificate issued under these Regulations where - 
 
(a) subsequent testing of a product which has already been released into the market 
reveals that the quality of the product does not meet the provided  compulsory 
standard; or  
 
(b) the certificate holder fails to pay any fee as required by these regulations;  
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 (c) the certificate holder has contravened the provisions of these Regulations.  
 
(2) Where the Bureau decides to revoke a certificate, the Managing Director  shall issue written 
notice to th e certificate holder - 
 
(a) stating that the product in respect of which the certificate has been issued, does not 
meet the provided  compulsory standard in respect of the product; or  
 
(b) stating the manner in which the certificate holder has contravened the provis ions 
of the regulations; and  
 
(3) Where the certificate holder does not, within 14 days of the written notice, show cause why 
the certificate should not be revoked or comply with the requirement, which led to the 
notice of revocation, the Bureau shall revoke t he certificate.  
 
(4) Where the Bureau revokes a certificate, the certificate holder shall forthwith discontinue 
use of the certificate and shall return the certificate to the Bureau.  
 
(5) The Bureau shall upon revoking the certificate under sub -regulations (4) of this regulation: - 
(a) order a re -call of the product from the market;  
(b) inform the public, by such means as it may deem appropriate, of the dangers of 
using or consuming the particular non -conforming product ; and 
(c) direct the importer, manufacturer, supplier or vendor to destroy a ny recoverable 
non-conforming product.  
(6) An importer , manufacturer, producer or vendor shall incur all the expenses in undertaking the 
activities under subregulation (5).  
 
24. Retaining technical documentation of compliance and confidentiality  
(1) A supplier  of a product for which compulsory standard is provided , shall compile, maintain 
and retain technical documentation on the compliance of the product with the requirements 
of the relevant provided  compulsory standard.  
(2) The technical documentation shall include -  
(a) documents describing the product and identifying the individual product or batch;  
 
(b) documents containing production and inspection records for the individual product or 
product batch in accordance with the referenced technical requirements contained in 
the pr ovided  compulsory standard;  
 
(c) type t est reports as relevant in accordance with the referenced technical requirements 
as contained in the relevant provided  compulsory standards; and  
 
(d) certificates indicating compliance.  
 
(3) The technical documentation shall be kept for a minimum of seven years f rom the date of 12 
 issuance of the certificate, and shall be available for inspection by the authorities during 
normal office hours.  
 
(4) The inspection authorities and agencies shall bear the obligation of keeping the confidentiality 
of the information relating  to the commercial interests they get to know when carrying out 
their duties under these Regulations.  
 
25.  Dealing with non -complying products  
 
(1) Any product which does not meet the requirements of the compulsory standard shall either 
be seized by the Bureau and destroyed or re -exported . 
(2) A product which is determined by an authorized officer not to pose a significant risk to the 
environment shall be destroyed under the supervision of agency responsible for the 
protection of the environment.  
(3) A product  which is determined by an authorized officer to pose a significant risk to the 
environment shall be re -exported to the country of origin.  
(4) The cost of re -exportation or destruction in terms of this regulation shall be borne by the 
importer, manufacturer, prod ucer or vendor . 
(5) Any person that sells, distributes or markets a product that does not conform with the 
relevant compulsory standards commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding 
P2000 or to impriso nment for a term not exceeding one year . 
(6) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub -regulation (5) the Bureau may in addition  -  
 
(a) order in writing that the importer, manufacturer or producer takes remedial 
action to comply with these Regulations;  
 
(b) issue directions regarding measures to be taken to improve the product on the 
market;  
 
(c) recall of the non -complying products from the market place to effect repair 
and replacement;  
 
(d)  confiscate all of non -complying products from the market to be destroyed;  
 
(e) stop further production and distribution of non -conforming products;  
 
(f) run advertising campaigns to warn and inform the public about the problem;  
or 
(g)  ban any further import, manufa cture or production of the substandard 
product.  
26. Exemptions  
(1) The products specified in Schedule IV may be exempted from the provisions of these 
Regulations.  13 
  
(2) The Minister may if he  or she deems it in the national interest to do so , exempt any products 
from the provisions of these Regulations.  
 
27. Appeals.  
(1) A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Bureau may, within 14 days of notification of 
that decision, appeal to the Council in writing.  
(2) The Council shall, within 14 days of rece ipt of an appeal made in terms of sub regulation (1) 
make a decision on the matter and inform the appellant, in writing, of the Council’s decision.  
(3) A person aggrieved by a decision of the Council may, within 30 days of notification of that 
decision, appeal  to the Minister.  
(4) The Minister shall, within 14 days of receipt of an appeal made in terms of sub regulation (3), 
decide on the matter and inform the appellant of the decision.  
(5) During the hearing of the appeal, the trade, distribution, sale or circulation of the product that 
does not conform to the relevant compulsory standard shall be suspended.  
(6) A person aggrieved by the decision of the Minister may appeal to the High Court.  
28. Amendment of Schedules  
(1) The Minister may from time to time by notice in  the Government Gazette amend the schedules 
to these regulations for purposes of better carrying into effect the provisions of these 
Regulations.  
29. Revocation of S.I. No. 78 of 2008  
(1) The Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations , are hereby revoked .  
 
 
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 BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS  
SCHEDULE I  
(Reg.  9(1), (2), (4) and (5), 11 (1), 17(1) and (2) and 18(1) and (2) ) 
LIST OF PRODUCTS AND THE COMPULSORY STANDARDS   
The following table lists the products and their respective compulsory standards. The latest Editio n of the 
standards shall apply.  
 
PRODUCT  REFERENCE STANDARD  
FIRE SAFETY  
1 Fire hose reels  BOS 5:2009: Fire hose reels (with semi rigid hose)  
2 Reconditioning of Potable 
rechargeable fire extinguishers  BOS 65 -1:2003: The reconditioning of fire -fighting 
equipment―Part 1:Portable rechargeable fire 
extinguishers ― Specification  
3 Reconditioning of Fire hose reels  BOS 65 -2:2003:The  reconditioning of fire -fighting 
equipment Part 2: Fire hose reels  
4 Fire extinguishing media -Powders  BOS 196:2006: Fire extinguishing media -Powders  
5 Potable rechargeable fire 
extinguishers -Performance and 
construction  BOS 252:2007: Fire fighting — Portable fire 
extinguishers — Performance and construction  
6 Components of underground and 
above ground hydrants systems  BOS 304:2009: Fire fighting  equipment -Components of 
underground and above ground hydrants systems  
7 Fire fighting equipment -Hose 
coupling, connector, and branch pipe 
and nozzles connections  BOS 305:2009: Fire fighting equipment -Hose coupling, 
connector, and branch pipe and nozzles connections  15 
 8 Regulators for liquefied Petroleum 
Gas (LPG)  BOS 118: 2015: Single - Stage Regulators for liquefied 
Petroleum Gas (LPG)  
9 Fire extinguishing medium -Carbon 
dioxide  BOS ISO 5923:2012: Fire extinguishing medium -
Carbon dioxide  
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE  
1 Chicken feeds  BOS 8 -1: 2009: Poultry feeds Part 1: Chicken feeds  
2 Cattle feeds  BOS 25: 2014: Animal feeding stuffs -Part 1: Cattle 
feeds  
3 Sorghum grains  BOS 26:2009: Cereals - Whole and dehulled sorghum 
grains for human consumption -Specification  
4 Grading of sorghum grain  BOS 63:2009: Cereals - Classification and grading of 
sorghum grains intended for sale in Botswana  
5 Raw Cow’s Milk  BOS 64: 2003: Raw Cow’s Milk (Intended for further 
processing) - Specification  
6 Pasteu rised Cow Milk  BOS 72: 2003: Pasteurised Cow Milk -Specification  
7 Yoghurt, Sour Milk (Madila) and 
Buttermilk from Cow’s Milk  BOS 92:2004: Fermented Cow’s Milk Products -
Yoghurt, Sour Milk (Madila) and Buttermilk -
Specification  
8 Bottled Water other than natural water  BOS 143:2011:Bottled Water other than natural water -
specification  
9 Bottled natural water  BOS 262:2011:Bottled natural water -specification  16 
 10 Pulses  BOS 201: 2014: Cereal and Pulses - Certain Pulses –
Specification  
11 Canned Fish Canne d Marine 
Molluscs. and Canned Crustaceans  BOS 449:2011: Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs 
and Canned Crustaceans and their derived products  
12 Peanut Butter  BOS 450: 2011: Peanut Butter - Specification  
 
ELECTRICAL  
 
1 13 A  Plugs  BOS 41 -1:2001: 13 A  Plugs, sockets -outlets ,adapters 
and connection units -Part 1: Rewirable and non - 
rewirable fused plugs  
2 13 A socket outlets  BOS 41 -2: 2001: 13 A  Plugs, sockets -outlets ,adapters 
and connection units -Part 2: Switched and unswitched 
socket outlets  
3 13 A Adaptors  BOS 41 -3:2001: 13 A  Plugs, sockets -outlets ,adapters 
and connection units -Part 3: Adaptors  
4 13 A fused connection units  BOS 41 - 4:2009: 13 A plugs, socket -outlets, adaptors 
and connection units -Part 4: Switched and unswitched 
13 A fused connection units  
5 16A Plugs and Socket ,  Conventional 
system  BOS 495 -1:2012,16A Plug and Socket -outlet systems 
for household and similar purposes for use in Botswana -17 
 Part 1:Conventional system ,16A,250 Va.c. -
Specification  
6 16A Plu gs and Socket ,  IEC system  BOS 495 -2:2012,16A Plug and Socket -outlet systems 
for household and similar purposes for use in Botswana -
Part 2:IEC System ,16A,250 Va.c. -Specification  
7 16A Plugs and Socket ,  Dedicated 
system  BOS 495 -4:2012,16A Plug and Socket -outlet systems 
for household and similar purposes for use in Botswana -
Part 4:Dedicated System ,16A,250 Va.c. -Specification  
8 Packaging and marking for Electric 
cables with extruded solid dielectric  BOS 589 -1:2014:  Electr ic cables with extruded solid 
dielectric insulation for fixed installations (300/500 V to 
1 900/3 300 V) -Part 1:Packaging and marking - 
Requirements  
9 Wiring cable specification for Electric 
cables with extruded solid dielectric 
insulation  BOS 589 -2:2014:  Electric cables with extruded solid 
dielectric insulation for fixed installations (300/500 V to 
1 900/3 300 V) -Part 2: Wiring cable specification  
10 Circuit -breakers  BOS 659 -1:2017,Low voltage switchgear –part 
1:Circuit -breakers  
11 Audio, video and si milar electronic 
apparatus  BOS IEC  60065:2014: Audio, video and similar 
electronic apparatus -Safety requirements  
12 Drills  BOS IEC  60745 -2-1:2008  Hand -held motor -operated 
electric tools - Safety - Part 2 -1: Particular requirements 
for drills and impact drills  18 
 13 
 Grinders, Polishers and Disk type 
Sanders.  BOS IEC 60745 -2-3:2006+amdl:2010 + 
amdl:2012:Hand -held motor -operated electric tools - 
Safety - Part 2 -3: Particular requirements for grinders, 
polishers and disk type sanders.  
14 
 Sanders and Polishers other than disk 
type BOS IEC 60745 -2-4:2002+amd1: 2008,  Hand -held 
motor -operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2 -4: 
Particular requirements for sanders and polishers other 
than disk type.  
15 Circular saws  BOS IEC 60745 -2-5:2010+amdl1:2010,  Hand -held 
motor -operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2 -5: 
Particular requirements for circular saws  
16 Hammers  BOS IEC 60745 -2-6:2003+amd1:2006 
+amd1:2008,  Hand -held motor -operated electric tools - 
Safety - Part 2 -6: Particular requirements for hammers  
17 Concrete vibrators  BOS IEC 60745 -2-12:2003+amd1:2008,  Hand -held 
motor -operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2 -12: 
Particular requirements for concrete vibrators  
18 Chain saws  BOS IEC 60745 -2-13:2006+amd1:2009,  Hand -held 
motor -operated electr ic tools - Safety - Part 2 -13: 
Particular requirements for chain saws  
19 Planers  BOS IEC 60745 -2-14:2003+amd1:2006+ 
amd2:2010,  Hand -held motor -operated electric tools - 
Safety - Part 2 -14: Particular requirements for  planers  19 
 20 Circuit -breakers  BOS IEC  60947 -2:2006+Amd1:2009+ Amd 2: 
2013  Low-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 2: 
Circuit -breakers  
21 Switches, disconnectors, switch -
disconnectors and fuse -combination 
units  BOS IEC  60947 -3:2008 +Amd1: 2012  +Amd2: 2015: 
Low-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 3: 
Switches, disconnectors, switch -disconnectors and fuse -
combination units  
22 Vacuum cleaners and water -suction 
cleaning appliances  BOS IEC  60335 -2-2:2012  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -2: Particular 
requirements for vacuum cleaners and water -suction 
cleaning appliances  
23 Electric Irons  BOS IEC  60335 -2-3:2012  +amd1:2015 Household and 
similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -3: 
Particular requirements  for electric irons  
24 Dishwashers  BOS IEC  60335 -2-5:2012, Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -5: Particular 
requirements for dishwashers  
25 Cooking ranges, hobs, ovens and 
similar appliances  BOS IEC  60335 -2-6:2014  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -6: Particular 
requirements for stationary cooking ranges, hobs, ovens 
and similar appliances  
 20 
 26 Washing machines  BOS IEC  60335 -2-7:2012 Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -7: Particular 
requirements for washing machines  
27 Shavers, hair clippers and similar 
appliances  BOS IEC  60335 -2-8:2012+Amd1:2015,  Household and 
similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -8: 
Particular requirements for shavers, hair clippers and 
similar appliances  
28 Grills, to asters and similar portable 
cooking appliances  BOS IEC  60335 -2-9:2012  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -9: Particular 
requirements for grills, toasters and similar portable 
cooking appliances  
29 Floor treatment machines and we t 
scrubbing machines  BOS IEC  60335 -2-10:2008: Household and similar 
electrical appliances -Safety -Part 2 -10:Particular 
requirement for floor treatment machines and wet 
scrubbing machines  
30 Tumble dryers  BOS IEC  60335 -2-11:2015  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -11: Particular 
requirements for tumble dryers  
31 Warming plates and similar 
appliances  BOS IEC  60335 -2-12:2002+Amdl:2008  Household  
and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -12: 
Particular requirements for warming plates and similar 
appliances  21 
 32 Deep fat fryers, frying pans and 
similar appliances  BOS IEC  60335 -2-13:2009  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -13: Particular 
requirements for deep fat fryers, frying pans and similar 
appliances  
33 Kitchen machines  BOS IEC  60335 -2-14:2006+amd1:2008+amd2:2012: 
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 -14: Particular  requirements for kitchen machines  
34 Electric Water heaters  BOS IEC  60335 -2-21:2009: Household and similar 
electrical appliances -Safety -Part 2 -21:Particular 
requirement for storage water heaters  
35 Refrigerating appliances, ice -cream 
appliances and ice  makers  BOS IEC  60335 -2-24:2012 - Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -24: Particular 
requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice -cream 
appliances and ice makers  
36 Microwave ovens, including 
combination microwave ovens  BOS IEC  60335 -2-25:2010  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -25: Particular 
requirements for microwave ovens, including 
combination microwave ovens  
37 Sewing machines  BOS IEC  60335 -2-28:2008: Household and similar 
electrical app liances -Safety -Part 2 -28,Particular 
requirement for sewing machines  
38 Room heaters  BOS IEC  60335 -2-30:2009   22 
 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -
Part 2 -30: Particular requirements for room heaters  
39 Massage appliances  BOS IEC  60335 -2-32:2002+Amd1:2008:  Household 
and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -32: 
Particular requirements for massage appliances  
40 Instantaneous water heaters  BOS IEC  60335 -2-35:2012  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -35: Particular 
requirements for instantaneous water heaters  
41 Electrical heat pumps, air -
conditioners and dehumidifiers  BOS IEC  60335 -2-40:2013  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -40: Particular 
requirements for electric al heat pumps, air -conditioners 
and dehumidifiers  
42 Pumps  BOS IEC  60335 -2-41:2012  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -41: Particular 
requirements for pumps  
43 Clothes dryers and towel rails  BOS IEC  60335 -2-43:2008: Household and similar 
electrical appliances -Safety -Part 2 -43:Particular 
requirements for clothes dryers and towel rails  
44 Ironers  BOS IEC  60335 -2-44:2008: Household and similar 
electrical appliances -Safety -Part 2 -44:Particular 
requirements for ironers  23 
 45 Oral hygiene appliances  BOS IEC  60335 -2-52:2008: Household and similar 
electrical appliances -Safety -Part 2 -52:Particular 
requirements for oral hygiene appliances  
46 Surface cleaning appliances for house 
hold use employing liquids or steam  BOS IEC  60335 -2-54:2008+amd1:2015: Household 
and similar electrical appliances -Safety -Part 2 -
54:Particular requirements for surface cleaning 
appliances for house hold use employing liquids or 
steam  
47 Surface cleaning appliances for 
electrical appliances  for use  with 
aquariums and garden ponds  BOS IEC  60335 -2-55:2008: Household and similar 
electrical appliances -Safety -Part 2 -55:Particular 
requirements for surface cleaning appliances for 
electrical appliances  for use with aquariums and garden 
ponds  
48 Projector s  BOS IEC  60335 -2-56:2002 + Amd1:2008 
+Amd2:2014,  Household and similar electrical 
appliances - Safety - Part 2 -56: Particular requirements 
for projectors ad similar appliances  
49 Air-cleaning appliances  BOS IEC  60335 -2-65:2008: Household and similar 
electrical appliances -Safety -Part 2 -65:Particular 
requirements for air -cleaning appliances  
50 Fixed immersion heaters  BOS IEC  60335 -2-73:2009 Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -73: Particular 
requirements for fixed imme rsion heaters  24 
 51 Electric fence energizers  BOS IEC  60335 -2-76:2006: Household and similar 
electrical appliances -Safety -Part 2 -76:Particular 
requirements for electric fence energizers  
52 Fans  BOS IEC  60335 -2-80:2008  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -80: Particular 
requirements for fans  
53 Walk -behind and hand -held lawn 
trimmers and lawn edge trimmers  BOS IEC  60335 -2-91:2008  Household and similar 
electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -91: Particular 
requiremen ts for walk -behind and hand -held lawn 
trimmers and lawn edge trimmers  
54 Electric Toys  BOS IEC 62115:2003 +Amd1:2004+Amd2:2010  
,electric toys -Safety  
         CHEMICALS  
1 Plastic Carrier Bags and Flat Bags  BOS 186: 2006: Plastic Carrier Bags and Flat Bags -
Specification  
2 Cement  BOS ENV 197 -1: 2011: Cement: Composition, 
specification and conformity criteria – Part 1: Common 
cements  
3 Protective gloves against dangerous 
chemicals  BOS ISO 374 -1:2016,Protective  gloves against 
dangerous chemicals and micro -organisms -part 
1:Terminology and performance requirements  for 
chemicals  25 
 4 Protective gloves against micro -
organisms  BOS ISO 374 -5:2016,Protective gloves against 
dangerous chemicals and micro -organisms -part 
5:Terminology and performance requirements for micro -
organisms risks    
  
 TYRES AND SAFETY GLASS   
1 Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars 
and their trailers  BOS 116:2011: Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars and 
their trailers  
2 Pneumatic tyres for commercial 
vehicles and their trailers  BOS 117:2011: Pneumatic tyres for commercial 
vehicles and their trailers  
3 High penetration -resistant laminated 
safety glass for vehicles  BOS 158:2017: High penetration –Resistant laminated 
safety glass for vehicles  
4 Laminated safety glass for vehicles  BOS 159:2011: Laminated safety glass for vehicles  
5 Toughened safety glass for vehicles  BOS 160:2011: Toughened safety glass for vehicles  
 26 
 BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS  
SCHEDULE II  
FORM A  
(Regs. 11 ( 3)) 
 
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE / CONDITIONAL RELEASE 
CERTIFICATE / REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE  
 
I/We hereby apply for a certificate of compliance in respect of the type of product (s) described below;  
 
Details of the Applicant  
Name of Business:……………….………………..…………………..……….  
Postal Address of the Applicant:………………………………….…………….…  
Physical Address of Applicant………………………………………………………  
Name of Contact Person…….…………………...……………….……………...  
 
Telephone ……………………. Facsimile ……………… Email:………  
 
2. Details of  the Product  
Product :………………………………………………………………………………  
Type:…….…………………..…………………………………………………………..  
Size (s)……….……………….…………………………………………………………  
Trademark:………………………………..……………………………………………  
Number of the relevant standard……..…………………………………………………  
Certificate of confor mity number…….…………………………………………………  
 
3. Details of consignment  
Country of Origin:…………………..…………………………………………………..  
Port of Entry:……………………………………………………………………………  
Quantity: ………………………………………………………………………….…….  
Total CIF Value:… ………………………………………………………………….…..  
Number of Consignments:………………………………………………….  
 
 
 
I/WE undertake to pay the prescribed fees and/or abide by the terms and conditions of the 
Compulsory Standards Regulations . 
 
Applicant’s Name :……………………………………………..  
Designation:………… …………………….……………………  
(Full name of a person authorized to make declarations on behalf of the company)  
 
……………………………………………            ……………………………………  
(Signature of the applicant)     (Date Year / Month /Day)  27 
  
 
 
 
 
 
FOR OFFICIAL USE  
 
Receipt Number ………………………………………..  
 
 
 
CoC Number:……………………………………………  
  28 
 BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS  
FORM B 
(Reg. 1 3 (1)) 
APPLICATION FOR A REMOTE INSPECTION  
 
SECTION A : TYPE OF APPLICATION  (check the relevant box)  
 
☐ Single Consignment  ☐Multiple Consignments  APPLICANT TYPE  
Valid from :                                                   Valid to : ☐ Importer  ☐ Exporter    
Multiple Consignments only applicable for regular traders having same 
products. Th e subsequent reports  can be used for  shipments of the same  
non-food  products within the validity period indicated.  Validity period  for 
non-food  reports  shall not exceed six months in all cases . ☐ Manufacturer  ☐ Local trader  
☒ Third -Party Logistics   
☐ Other (please specify)   
 
 
SECTION B : DETAILS OF THE APPLICANT (Complete this section as appropriate)  
 
 IMPORTER  /LOCAL TRADER  EXPORTER  
Company Name    
Company Address    
Contact Person    
Email Address    
Mobile Phone No.    
Telephone No .   
☐ Certificate of Origin No. & Date   ☐ Proforma Invoice No. & Date   
☐ Customer Dealer No.   ☐ Warehouse Licence No.   
☐ AWB No.   ☐ Importer Code   
☐ TIN  ☐ UCR No.   
☐ BL No.   ☐ RC/BN No.   
☐ Other (please specify)   
 
 
SECTION C : DETAILS OF THE PAYING PERSON &  INSPECTION LOCATION  
 
 INSPECTION LOCATION  PAYER  (party responsible to pay for inspection  service)  
Company Name    
Physical Address  
   
Contact Person    
E-Mail Address    
Mobile phone No.    
Telephone No.    29 
 Payment Type  ☐ Cash                 ☐ Credit   Currency to be used  ☐ BWP                   ☐ USD 
Addresses for invoices to be sent   
Purchase Order to be used?  ☐ Yes                 ☐ No ☐ Other (please specify )  
If eligible, would you like to have your inspections conducted virtually ? (Recommended)  ☐ Yes                      ☐ No 
 
SECTION D : PRODUCT DETAILS  
 
Product Name   
Brand Name   
Product Type   
Batch or Model Number   
Product Quantity   
Package Type   
Country of origin   
HS Code   
FOB Value (where applicable)   
 
ATTACHMENTS  (Documents to be submitted with this request form ) 
☐ Test Reports  ☐ Proforma Invoice  ☐ Packing List  ☐ Products Photographs  
☐ Certificate of Conformity  ☐ Certificate of Origin  ☐ Phytosanitary Certificate  ☐ Copy of Label & Markings  
☐ Veterinary/Health Certificate  ☐ Other (please specify)   
 
 
SECTION E : SHIPMENT DETAILS  (For imports onl y, where applicable ) 
 
Loading  Port/Place   Discharge  Port/Place   
Vessel Name   Goods Condition  ☐  New           ☐  Used  
Country of Supply   Delivery  ☐  Full            ☐  Partial  
Gross Consignment  
Weight   Goods Availability  Date   Expected Consignment  
Date   
Mode of Transport  ☐  Road              ☐  Air             ☐  Rail                   ☐  Sea          ☐ Other (please specify)  
Type  of Transport  ☐  Truck  ☐  Bulk  ☐  Tanker  ☐  Trailer  ☐  FCL ☐  LCL ☐ Other (please specify)  
Quantity   
No. of Container   Container Type  ☐ 20' ☐ 40’                   ☐ Other (please specify)   
 
 
SECTION F : DECLARATION  
 
By submitting this Application  
 
☐ I hereby confirm that the information provided herein for the purpose of obtaining an inspection  document is accurate and complete in 
all aspect s to the best of my knowledge.  
Name   Position   
Signature   Date   30 
 NB: The s ignature of  an authorized officer  can be affixed by  
(a) Physical signature (Handwritten); or  
(b) Digital signature; or  
(c) Electronic signature; or  
(d) Company Stamp (Physical or Digital images).  
 
NB: Turnaround times for inspection requests are influenced by the accuracy and completeness of your documentation 
submitted by the applicant . Thank you in advance for submitting your application. Email : csu@bobstandards.bw  
  31 
  
 
 
BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS  
 
FORM C  
(Reg . 16(5)) 
 
SECURITY BOND.  
 
 
WHEREAS  it is a condition of the issue of a Conditional Release Certificate that that there be furnished 
by me/on behalf of the said………………….………….. (Hereinafter referred to as the importer) security 
in the sum of…………………..……..………. as a guarantee that the importer s hall comply with the 
provisions of the above Regulations and with any conditions imposed by the Bureau in respect of the import 
consignment.  
 
NOW I,……………………..…….. of………………………………………………….. do hereby bind 
myself that I will comply with the provisions of the a bove Regulations and with any special conditions 
imposed by the Botswana Bureau of Standard in respect of the import consignment.  
 
AND in case of the said importer making default therein, I hereby bind myself to forfeit to the Bureau the 
sum of……………………….. which I hereby deposit with the Bureau vide Receipt No…………………….  
 
Dated this………….day of………………………………………….. at…………………………………  
 
Signature of the above named….………………………………………..  
 
In the presence of:  
Signature of Witness :……………………………………..  
 
Full Name s of Witness……………………………………..  
Address of Witness :……………………………………… ….  
  32 
 BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS  
FORM D  
(Reg. 20 (2))  
 
APPLICATION FOR A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE / DUPLICATE 
CONDITIONAL RELEASE CERTIFICATE  
 
I/We hereby apply for a duplicate certificate of compliance/duplicate conditional release certificate for the 
product(s) described below.  
 
1. Details of the Applicant  
Name of Business:………………….………………..…………………..……….  
Postal Address of the Applicant:…………………………………….…………….…  
Physical A ddress of Applicant………………………………………………………  
Name of Contact Person…….…………………...……………….……………...  
 
Telephone……………………..Facsimile……………… Email:…..…………  
 
2. Details of the Product  
Product :…………………………………………………………………………………  
Type:… ….…………………..…………………………………………………………..  
Size (s)……….……………….…………………………………………………………  
Trademark:………………………………..……………………………………………  
Number of the relevant standard……..…………………………………………………  
Certificate of conformity number…….…………………………………………………  
 
3. Details of consignment   
Country of Origin:…………………..…………………………………………………..  
Port of Entry:……………………………………………………………………………  
Quantity: ………………………………………………………………………….…….  
Total CIF Value:…………………………………………………………………….…..  
Number of Consignments:………………………………………………….  
 
I/WE undertake to pay the prescribed fees and/or abide by the terms and conditions of the 
Compulsory Standards Regulations, . 
 
Applicant’s Name :……………………………………………..  
Designation:……………………………….……………………  
(Full name of a person authorized to make declarations on behalf of the company)  
 
……………………………………………            ……………………………………  
(Signature of the applicant)     (Date Year / Month /Day)  
 
 
 
 33 
  
 
FOR OFFICIAL USE  
 
Receipt Number ………………………………………..  
 
 
 
CoC Number:……………………………………………  
  34 
  
 
 
BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS  
 
SCHEDULE III  
(Regs . 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20) 
 
FEES AND CHARGES FOR IMPORT INSPECTION AND  
CLEARANCE  
 
 
1. The fees and charges referred to in regulation 11( 3), 12(3), 1 2(6), 13(2), 15(10), 16(3), 17910) 
, 18(7) and 20(2) shall be as follows:  
 
(a) Application fee      P100 
 
(b) Certification fee      the greater of 200 Pula or  
0.2 per cent of the value of  
 imported commodity  
 
(c) Application for registration fee    P1000  
 
(d) International remote inspection fee   P1500 per hour  
 
(e) Annual registration fee     P3000  
(f) Inspection and audit fee     P540 per hour  
 
(g) Conditional Release fees     P1500  
 
(h) Extension of certificate validity fees   P100 
 
(i) Replacement of lost certificate fees   P50  35 
 BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS  
 
SCHEDULE IV  
Regulation 2 6 
 
EXEMPTIONS  
 
 
1 Products regulated by other government agencies within the scope of 
their respective laws or regulations.  
2 General products whose CIF value doesn’t exceed USD 200 within a 
period of 30 days.  
3 Diplomatic Cargo.  
4 Personal effects.  
5 Industrial machin ery and spare parts not for re -sale. 
6 Classified hardware and equipment (such as Military, Police and 
Prisons).