In Togo, the ministry of trade and local consumption urged businesses that import fabrics and printed clothes in Togo to get the certification necessary to continue this activity.
Indeed, in a recent statement, the ministry recalled the decree issued on June 20, 2020, that imposes the prerequisite to businesses importing the products concerned. This is in a context where it was found that 70% of fabrics sold in Togo are bad copies.
Those in need of the certification can contact the directorate of domestic trade and competition for more information.
According to some experts, the move aims at promoting transparency, tackling counterfeiting, and reducing unfair competition in this sector which has been contributing to Togo’s notoriety since the 60s.
