ARSO Quality Mark (AQM)
Product compliance with African Standards (ARS).
Issued by National Certification Bodies across the continent for products meeting African technical requirements. Reduces time and costs on every border crossed.
ARSO Conformity Assessment Program – ACAP
One continental market.
African producers now move freely into the African market. ARSO’s conformity assessment work exists to make sure a product tested and certified once in Africa is trusted everywhere in Africa.
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The ARSO Conformity Assessment Programme – ACAP
What ACAP is, in plain terms
A standard on paper changes nothing until someone can prove a product meets it, and until that proof travels across African borders.
For Traders
Fewer Technical Barriers
One set of harmonised requirements means a product can move across African borders without being re-tested and re-certified in every market.
For Buyers
Confidence at the Shelf
A mark on the pack tells a buyer that quality, safety, and sustainability claims have been independently checked.
For Exporters
Global Recognition
ARSO schemes are built on international standards including ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO/IEC 17030.
Certification Schemes
The Two Marks
EcoMark Africa (EMA)
Flagship Sustainability Ecolabel
Certifies environmental, social, and economic sustainability criteria in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and tourism. Features cross-border certification flexibility.
For Producers & Enterprises
How to Get Certified
Click any step below to explore the certification process:
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Check product eligibility
Confirm which African Standard (ARS) applies to your product. Contact the ARSO Central Secretariat if you require clarification.
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Choose your scheme pathway
Select the ARSO Quality Mark for standards compliance, EcoMark Africa for sustainability, or self-declaration for low-risk products.
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Submit Expression of Interest
Submit documentation and apply online directly via the ACAP platform at acap.arso-oran.org.
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Assessment & Certification Award
Undergo audits by an accredited Certification Body. Following successful verification, certification is awarded under license subject to periodic surveillance.
Register
EcoMark Africa — Register of Certified Enterprises
View all registered enterprises across Africa below:
| Enterprise | Award Tier | Scope | Country | Year | Certification Body |
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Infrastructure
National Certification Bodies — Accreditation Status
Accreditation status of national standards and certification bodies across member states:
| Country | Body | Status | Scope Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | KEBS | Accredited | All scopes |
| Zambia | ZABS | Accredited | ARS/AES 5 Tilapia · ARS/AES 1 Agriculture |
| Cameroon | ANOR | Accredited | ARS/AES 1 Agriculture · ARS/AES 3 Forestry |
| Zimbabwe | SAZ | Renewal ongoing | ARS/AES 1 Agriculture · ARS/AES 3 Forestry |
| Egypt | EOS | In progress | ARS/AES 4 Medical tourism |
Get in Touch
Email: arso@arso-oran.org