
Africa
Morocco
Kingdom of Light
Population:
38.2 million
Capital:
Rabat
Official Language:
Arabic, Berber (Tamazight)
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.

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