- The certificate must prove that the used vehicles imported conform to the Ghana Standard for used vehicles GS 4510:2022 — Requirements for imported used motor vehicles.
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has announced that from January 1, 2023, all used vehicles imported into the country should have a valid Certificate of Conformance (CoC) from an approved body. The certificates are available from approved third-party inspection bodies or trained and licensed used vehicle dealerships. The certificate must prove that the used vehicles imported conform to the Ghana Standard for used vehicles GS 4510:2022 — Requirements for imported used motor vehicles. The latest list of approved inspection bodies and licensed used vehicle dealerships with contact details can be accessed from the website of the Authority.
Ghana’s government has adopted the process to ensure the safety, quality and asset value of used vehicles imported into Ghana and support the value chain of the used vehicle industry in the country.
The Authority has also clarified that all importers and assemblers of new vehicles must be registered and certified by the Authority in accordance with the relevant Ghana Standards for new vehicles of categories M1 (Passenger cars and SUVs), M2 (Minibuses), and N1 (Pickups and cargo vans).
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For further details on vehicle standards, new vehicle distributor registration and used vehicle dealership licensing the GSA Auto Team can be contacted.
