Morocco has a well-defined product compliance system built around mandatory national standards, pre-market approvals, and strong alignment with international and EU norms, particularly in sectors like electronics, telecom, food, and medical products. The country operates a Verification of Conformity (VoC) program for imports and emphasizes technical safety and consumer protection.

Key Authorities:

• Institut Marocain de Normalisation (IMANOR) – Develops and publishes Moroccan Standards (NM), harmonized with ISO, IEC, and European standards.

• Ministry of Industry and Trade (MICEN) – Oversees implementation of technical regulations, conformity assessment policies, and market surveillance.

• Ministry of Health and Social Protection – Regulates pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and food products, including registration and licensing.

• National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) – Manages type approval and spectrum licensing for telecom and RF equipment.

• Moroccan Customs (ADII) – Verifies compliance documents at the border and enforces the Verification of Conformity (VoC) program.

Key Compliance Elements:

• Verification of Conformity (VoC):

  • Applies to selected regulated imports such as:

    • Electrical and electronic products

    • Construction materials

    • Toys

    • Automotive parts

  • Products must be certified by an authorized third-party body (e.g., SGS, Bureau Veritas) in the exporting country.

  • A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) must be presented at customs.

• Product Registration:

  • Required for:

    • Medicines and vaccines

    • Medical devices

    • Cosmetics and food supplements

  • Handled by the Ministry of Health, which requires:

    • Product dossier

    • GMP/ISO certification

    • Labels in Arabic and French

    • Certificates of analysis and free sale

• Telecom Type Approval (ANRT):

  • All telecom and RF devices must be type approved.

  • CE or FCC test reports may support the application, but local approval is mandatory before sale or importation.

  • Approved devices are listed in the ANRT public registry.

• Labeling Requirements:

  • Labels must be in Arabic, and may also include French, and must show:

    • Product name

    • Country of origin

    • Manufacturer/importer contact

    • Usage instructions and warnings

    • Expiry/batch number (if applicable)

    • VoC or registration number (for regulated goods)

• Import Oversight:

  • Required documents include:

    • Certificate of Conformity (CoC)

    • Product registration certificate (for health/food items)

    • Certificate of origin

    • Invoice and packing list

    • Telecom type approval (if applicable)

• Market Surveillance:

MICEN, ANRT, and health authorities conduct post-market inspections and sampling. Non-compliant goods may be fined, withdrawn, or destroyed.