The digital backbone for standards, certification, testing, and trade compliance in Kenya.
One platform connects standards discovery, certification, laboratory testing, inspection, and renewal into a single continuous relationship — instead of separate systems for every step.
One system, every part of the quality lifecycle
KEBS is not a set of separate tools. Every module below shares one identity, one document vault, and one compliance record for your organization.
Organization Profile
One account across every service you use.
Standards Marketplace
Search, purchase, and track revisions.
Certification & Testing
Guided pathways from application to issuance.
Import & Export
PVOC verification and conformity evidence.
Public Verification
Instant authenticity checks for anyone.
Training
Build internal quality management skills.
Renewals & Notifications
Nothing lapses without a warning.
Compliance Timeline
Every certificate and deadline, one view.
The state of Kenya's quality ecosystem
A live view of certification, testing, and verification activity across the country.
Frequently used services
What do you want to do?
Become Certified
Find the standards that apply to your product and start your certification application.
Import Goods
Understand PVOC requirements and book pre-export verification for your shipment.
Export Products
Prepare conformity evidence and testing for your target export market.
Buy a Standard
Search the Kenya Standards Catalogue and purchase the specifications you need.
Verify a Product
Check whether a product or Standardization Mark is authentic before you buy or trade.
Train My Team
Enroll in NQI training courses covering quality management and compliance basics.
Report an Unsafe Product
Flag a product that may not meet Kenyan safety or quality standards.
Explore Your Industry
See the standards, pathways, and guidance most relevant to your sector.
See the pathway before you start it
Every guided pathway follows the same shape — standards, testing, certification, renewal — tailored to what you're trying to do.
Find Standards
Identify which standards apply to your product category.
Submit Documents
Upload once — reused across every related application.
Lab Testing
Book testing directly from the pathway.
Certification
Track review status until issuance.
Renewal
Automatic reminders before expiry.
Identify Requirements
Standards relevant to your shipment's product category.
Book PVOC
Schedule inspection with an appointed body.
Upload Shipment Docs
Stored once in your document vault.
Track Verification
See real-time inspection status.
Conformity Certificate
Ready for customs reference.
Target Market
Specify the destination market's requirements.
Applicable Standards
Pathway surfaces what's actually required.
Testing
If required for the target market.
Certification
Domestic or export-track certification.
Conformity Package
Assembled from existing records — no resubmission.
Browse Your Industry Hub
Understand what's relevant to your sector.
Read a Guide
Plain-language explanation before commitment.
Compliance Bundle
Lower-cost, pre-assembled standard sets.
Training
Build capability before applying.
Start When Ready
Begin the pathway on your own timeline.
Explore by industry
Food & Agriculture
Standards, testing, and market surveillance for food producersConstruction
Materials compliance and structural standardsHealthcare & Medical Devices
High-sensitivity testing and certificationChemicals & Electronics
Traceability and international standards alignmentTextiles & Manufacturing
Labeling and export conformityEnergy
Technical standards and measurement integrityFeatured standards
Every standard comes with scope, price, revision history, and related standards — not just a PDF.
Fortified maize flour — Specification
Requirements for micronutrient fortification and labeling of maize flour sold in Kenya.
Steel reinforcement bars — Specification
Recently revised specification for reinforcement bars used in concrete construction.
Packaged drinking water — Specification
Currently open for public review — comment before the standard is finalized.
Certification, testing, and trade compliance
Certification Pathways
Guided, end-to-end journeys from applicable standards to issued certificate.
- Applicable standards auto-identified
- Document vault — upload once
- Status tracked at every stage
Testing, Inspection & Calibration
Laboratory testing, PVOC inspection, and calibration services connected to your certification pathway.
- Nationwide accredited laboratory network
- Results linked directly to your application
- Calibration relevant to metrology-intensive sectors
Import & Export Compliance
Pre-export verification of conformity and target-market export readiness in one flow.
- PVOC booking with appointed inspection bodies
- Conformity evidence assembled automatically
- Customs-ready certificate status
Check before you trust it.
Enter a certificate number, product name, or firm name to confirm it's genuinely KEBS-certified.
Certified Firms
Businesses holding active KEBS certification across every sector.
Gazetted Standards
Kenyan standards published and available in the Marketplace.
Laboratory Network
Accredited labs supporting testing under MET-LIMS.
PVOC Partners
Appointed inspection bodies verifying imports before shipment.
Latest updates
Gazette notices, standards revisions, and product safety alerts in one feed.
Draft Kenya Standard for packaged drinking water opened for public comment
Comment period closes 30 days from publication. Applies to manufacturers and importers of bottled water.
Revised standard for steel reinforcement bars now in effect
Construction-sector certificate holders should review the updated specification before their next renewal.
Consumer advisory issued for an unregistered cooking oil brand
Consumers are advised to verify cooking oil products using the Verification Centre before purchase.
Textile labeling standards under periodic review
No changes required for currently certified products at this time.
Understand before you apply
A plain-language guide to PVOC for first-time importers
What to expect, which documents you'll need, and how long verification typically takes.
Choosing the right standards for a new food product
A step-by-step walkthrough for manufacturers entering the food and agriculture sector.
What happens if my certificate lapses before renewal?
Understanding renewal timelines and how the platform's reminder system works.
Featured training programmes
Introduction to Quality Management Systems
Foundational training for SMEs beginning their compliance journey.
Understanding PVOC for Importers
A practical session on pre-export verification requirements.
Metrology & Calibration Fundamentals
For technical staff in measurement-intensive sectors.
Continue where you left off
Once you're signed in, this is your operating home — every application, certificate, and deadline in one place. Example shown below.
Welcome back — here's what needs attention
Compliance timeline
What compliance makes possible
Having every application in one place meant we always knew what was needed next, instead of chasing three different offices.
Understanding PVOC requirements before our first shipment saved us from delays we'd seen other importers face.
The compliance bundle for our sector made it clear exactly which standards applied to us as a small manufacturer.
Why quality matters to Kenya
Consumer Protection
Quality infrastructure is directly tied to Article 46 consumer rights and public safety.
Trade Facilitation
Conformity assessment reduces technical barriers to trade domestically and abroad.
Industrial Growth
Standards and certification support Vision 2030 and BETA industrialization goals.
Export Competitiveness
Recognized conformity evidence supports AfCFTA, EAC, and WTO TBT market access.
Aligned with global standards bodies
Kenyan standards are developed with reference to, and recognition from, international and regional standards organizations.
Upcoming sessions
Public review session — Packaged Drinking Water standard
Nairobi · Open to manufacturers and importers
Introduction to Quality Management Systems
Nairobi · In-person training
Metrology & Calibration Fundamentals
Mombasa · In-person, two days
Your compliance, in one place.
Whether you're certifying a product, clearing an import, or just checking if something's genuine — start here.