The main functions of the unit include:

• Ensuring that imported or exported products falling within the mission of RICA comply with prescribed quality standards, technical regulations and other laws;

• Ensuring that the production of goods referred to under item 1º of the Article 6 of the Law Nº 31/2017 Of 25/07/2017 Establishing Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority and determining its mission, organization and functioning meant for public use or consumption is conducted in accordance with regulations in force;

• Considering, verifying, registering and issuing licenses related to production, imports, exports and goods in connection with food products, plant pharmaceutical products and agrochemicals, plants, semen, fertilized eggs, seeds, seedlings, cuttings, animal feed, other processed agricultural, animal and forest and other products;

• Developing regulations to maintain and verify the hygiene of places of production, trade and transport of products under RICA mandate;

• Developing regulations to ensure the safety of goods and Product quality standards for public consumption as described in Article 47 and 48 of Law Nº36/2012 Of 21/09/2012 Relating to Competition and Consumer Protection;

• To set requirements to designate national, regional and international third-party Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to carry out product testing and ensure compliance with specified safety standards.