Electrical & Electronics — Angola

Angola implements mandatory market access certification for electrical and electronic products, which is supervised by the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Quality of Angola (INACOQ, also abbreviated as INACOP). All electrical and electronic products imported or sold in the Angolan market must obtain this certification. Products without certification cannot complete customs clearance procedures, and are not allowed to circulate or be sold in the Angolan market. Only certified products affixed with the required certification mark can be launched on the market.

This mandatory certification system is a statutory requirement for Angola to maintain market order and protect consumer safety. INACOQ is responsible for formulating certification rules, implementing audits and market supervision. Relevant rules and requirements for Angola certification are updated irregularly. Enterprises need to confirm the latest regulatory requirements through official INACOQ channels before export.

Tests are conducted in accordance with Angolan national standards (ANGN/AO number), which are mainly adapted from international IEC standards: Safety requirements correspond to ANGN 21101/AO 62368-1 (based on IEC 62368-1, which has gradually replaced the old version AO 60950-1), and electromagnetic compatibility requirements correspond to ANGN 21102/AO 61000 series (based on IEC 61000). Valid test reports issued by ILAC-accredited laboratories are required. For some high-risk products, sample submission to Angola's designated laboratory for retesting may be required. All non-Portuguese application materials and technical documents must complete notarized translation.