COC (Certificate of Conformity)
Certificates of Conformity (COCs) accompany shipments to demonstrate compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
What a COC includes
A typical COC lists product identifiers, applicable standards, inspection or test results, and authorised signatures. It may also reference supporting lab reports or regulatory filings.
Why COCs matter
Importers use COCs to satisfy customs authorities and to reassure their end customers. Missing or inaccurate certificates can delay shipments or result in rejected goods.
Documenting AQL inspection results on the COC helps buyers connect sampling outcomes with compliance evidence.
Streamlining certificates in KaizenQ
KaizenQ stores inspection reports and supporting COCs together. Teams can download a consolidated compliance package for each shipment, reducing manual email back-and-forth.
- COCs summarise compliance evidence for regulators and customers.
- Accurate certificates prevent shipping delays and costly rework.
- Digital storage of COCs makes traceability effortless.