喀麦隆将与瑞士SGS续签装运前合格评定计划（PECAE）合同

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Swiss SGS will renew its Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PECAE) contract with Cameroon, maintaining its status as the official certifying body for imported goods in the country [1] - The renewal of the contract is expected to generate significant revenue for SGS, with potential annual income estimated between $41 million and $82 million based on Cameroon’s projected imports of approximately $8.2 billion in 2024 [1] - The inspection fees for pre-shipment verification typically range from 0.5% to 1% of the Free on Board (FOB) price of the goods, indicating a substantial financial opportunity for SGS [1] Group 2 - The PECAE program, established under Prime Ministerial Order No. 2019/143, implements systematic control over nearly all imported goods in Cameroon, with exemptions only for items valued below 2 million Central African Francs (approximately $3,250) [2] - The program aims to combat the importation of substandard products, requiring all shipments to undergo inspection in the country of origin, including laboratory testing and compliance verification with Cameroonian standards [2] - SGS collaborates with the Cameroon Standards and Quality Agency (ANOR) to issue a Certificate of Conformity (CoC), which is essential for customs clearance in Cameroon, with non-compliance potentially leading to seizure of goods and legal penalties [2]