Standards & Compliance

Compliance &
Procurement Standards

Balsira ensures all procurement activities meet applicable regulatory frameworks including TBS, PVoC, EAC, and ethical procurement guidelines across all African markets we operate in.

Tanzania Bureau of Standards

TBS & PVoC Compliance Routes

All equipment procured for Tanzania-bound projects must comply with TBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) requirements. Balsira manages compliance documentation for all applicable supply routes.

Route A — Occasional Shipments

For non-regular or one-off equipment shipments. Full inspection and physical testing is required at origin before customs clearance into Tanzania.

Route B — Registered Products

For products registered with TBS. Frequent exporters submit Certificates of Conformity (CoC) issued by accredited bodies such as Intertek or Bureau Veritas.

Route C — Licensed Exporters

High-volume licensed exporters undergo factory audits and full compliance verification. Mandatory for bulk mining and railway equipment exports.

What Suppliers Must Provide

Supplier Requirements

All suppliers registered with Balsira must maintain documentation meeting procurement compliance standards.

Certificates of Conformity

CoC, test reports, and certificates of origin required per consignment for all regulated equipment categories.

Quality Certification

ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management certification preferred. Industry-specific standards apply for mining and railway equipment.

Local Content Compliance

Suppliers are encouraged to comply with EAC and Tanzanian local content preferences where applicable.

Anti-Corruption Standards

All suppliers must comply with Balsira's anti-corruption policy and applicable South African, Tanzanian, and international anti-bribery regulations.

Product Documentation

Technical datasheets, specifications, and test certificates must be available for all supplied equipment and materials.

Export Documentation

Valid export permits, packing lists, commercial invoices, and HS code classification for all cross-border shipments.

Regulatory Frameworks

Standards We Work To

Balsira's procurement operations align to these regulatory and industry standards across our operating markets.

TBS

Tanzania Bureau of Standards — product compliance for Tanzania-bound equipment.

PVoC

Pre-Export Verification of Conformity for goods entering Tanzania.

SABS

South African Bureau of Standards — South Africa originating equipment and materials.

EAC

East African Community standards and local content preferences across the region.

ISO 9001

Quality management systems standard preferred for all registered suppliers.

UKBA

UK Bribery Act compliance — applicable to UK-linked procurement activities.

Compliance &Procurement Standards