By William Madouk
Ministry of Trade and Industry has introduced a new accreditation permit system for goods entering the country.
According to a public notice seen by this outlet, Trade Minister Amb. Joseph Moun Majak stated that the accreditation permit is intended to verify the authenticity of products being imported into the markets.
“This accreditation permit is a policy measure instituted by our government to protect consumers and enhance the overall standard of living conditions for our citizens, who heavily rely on imported goods,” said Majak.
“Also serves as a critical tool in regulating and verifying the authenticity and quality of products entering our market,” he added.
He emphasised that all commodities and shipments destined for South Sudan must obtain an ‘Accreditation Permit Certificate’ before being allowed to enter into the country’s market.
“Therefore, effective immediately all commodities which are destined or exported/shipped to the Republic of South Sudan originating from respective countries are now required to obtain an “Accreditation Permit Certificate” before being released for export,” Majak noted.
According to Ministry of Trade & Industry, this would ‘improve regulation and surveillance of goods entering South Sudan, including prevention of counterfeiting goods products.’
“It is now mandatory for all goods to be evidenced with an “Accreditation permit” before they can be released into the Republic of South Sudan,” the minister echoed.
The new system is aimed at ensuring the quality and legitimacy of goods being imported into South Sudan.
It comes as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen control over the flow of goods and protect consumers from counterfeit or substandard products.
Based on notice, the permit can be obtained through e-Government portal at www.trade.eservices.gov.ss.