December 17, 2025

Iraq Route B Product Registration for Repeat Exports

Iraq Route B Product Registration

Repeat Exports

Built for Regular Shipments

1-Year Registration

Multiple Shipments

CoC Still Required

For Each Consignment

Quick Summary

Route B Product Registration is the facilitation route for regular exporters of products covered by Federal Iraq’s VoC program. The product is assessed and registered before repeat trade begins. Once the Statement of Registration (SoR) is issued, it can support multiple shipments for one year, while later consignments use selective inspection and random testing before their individual Certificates of Conformity are issued.

On this page, you’ll understand the following:

When Route B makes sense
How it differs from Route A
What the Statement of Registration does
What documents and conformity evidence are required
What still happens on every shipment after registration

Route A

Consignment assessment

Each shipment starts without standing product registration and is assessed as a consignment.

Route B

Register the product first

The product undergoes a registration assessment. The manufacturer or exporter demonstrates conformity with the applicable Iraqi technical regulation, Iraqi standard, or an accepted international standard where relevant.

What the Statement of Registration does

Once the required level of conformity is demonstrated, a Statement of Registration (SoR) is granted. It can support repeat shipments because part of the product assessment has already been completed, allowing later consignments to follow a more streamlined monitoring route.

You export the same regulated product repeatedly to Iraq
Product specifications and models remain stable between shipments
You already have strong technical and test documentation
Your exports are planned over several shipments rather than one transaction
You want to reduce repeated documentary assessments on later consignments
You want a more predictable conformity process for ongoing Iraq trade

Scroll sideways to compare the two routes.

Comparison of Federal Iraq VoC Route A and Route B
Comparison Point	Route A — Consignment	Route B — Product Registration
Best For	First-time or occasional shipments	Regular shipments
Product Registration	No	Yes
Initial Conformity Review	Shipment-based	Completed for registration
Testing	As required	Initial evidence and random testing later
Inspection	Shipment inspection	Selective inspection
Standing Document	None	Statement of Registration (SoR)
Registration Validity	—	One year
Shipment CoC	Required	Still required

Regulatory Framework

Confirm VoC & Route B Eligibility

Confirm that the product falls within the Federal Iraq VoC program and that repeat exports make registration appropriate.
Determine the Requirement Applicability

Identify the relevant Iraqi standard, technical regulation, or accepted technical basis for the product.
Prepare the Registration File

Prepare product specifications, manufacturer and exporter information, test data, certificates, and other evidence of conformity.
Assessment of Registration

The conformity assessment body considers inspection and testing history, documentary controls, and the system used to maintain product conformity. Additional testing or verification may be required if the available evidence is insufficient.
Registration output

Statement of Registration

Once the required level of conformity is demonstrated, the Statement of Registration (SoR) is issued. Current program guidance states that it can support multiple shipments for one year from its issue date.
Subsequent Shipment Application

For each later consignment, the exporter applies for a shipment CoC using the valid SoR and the shipment documents.
Selective Inspection & Random Testing

Registered products remain subject to monitoring. Shipments can be selectively inspected, and products can be selected for random testing.
Shipment output

CoC Issued for the Shipment

After successful shipment verification, the Certificate of Conformity is issued for that consignment.

Product & Manufacturer Information

Product name, model, and identification
Technical specifications or datasheet
Manufacturer details
Exporter or applicant information
Country of origin
Product labeling and markings where relevant

Conformity Evidence

Existing laboratory test reports
Product certificates
Testing or inspection results
Evidence against the applicable Iraqi technical requirement
Previous conformity-verification history where available
Quality-control or management-system information where relevant

Bureau Veritas notes that Route B registration can consider conformity history, test reports, certificates, testing and inspection results, factory-audit information, and quality-management arrangements when assessing the registration file.

For Each Subsequent Shipment

You will still need the normal shipment file, including items such as:

Commercial invoice
Packing and shipment details
Exporter and importer details
Valid Statement of Registration
Other product-specific documents where applicable

No. Route B is a facilitation route, not an exemption from conformity control.

Checks that can still apply

Current Iraq program guidance states that registered products can undergo:

Selective shipment inspection
Random product testing
Risk-based shipment or loading audits
Arrival-stage verification in Iraq

The SoR reduces the documentation and product assessment that must be repeated because the product has already been registered.

Every regulated shipment still requires its own Certificate of Conformity.

Current Iraq program guidance states that Route B registration is valid for one year from the date of issue.

Keep the registered product scope consistent

Before relying on the registration throughout that period, manufacturers should keep the registered product information consistent. Changes that may need review include:

Model or variant changes
Product specifications
Materials or critical components
Manufacturer details
Applicable standards
Labeling or product identity
Test or conformity evidence

What affects the timeline?

Timing depends mainly on:

Product complexity
Quality of existing test evidence
Whether additional testing is required
Number of models included in the registration
Document readiness
Registration-review requirements

A well-prepared existing compliance file can make registration assessment more straightforward than starting with incomplete evidence.

What Determines the Cost?

Typical cost drivers include:

Number of products and models
Existing test-report availability
Additional testing or verification
Registration assessment
Shipment inspection after registration
Random testing during the registration period
Number and frequency of subsequent shipments

Assess Route B on the total compliance workload across repeat shipments, not simply the initial registration cost.

Registering a product that will only ship once

Route B is designed for regular exports; Route A may be more practical for occasional trade.
Assuming registration replaces the CoC

Every regulated shipment still requires a Certificate of Conformity.
Registering the wrong model or scope

The SoR applies to the registered product information, not automatically to every related variant.
Weak or incomplete technical evidence

Poor test documentation can slow the registration review or trigger additional testing.
Changing the product without reviewing the registration

Material changes can affect whether the existing SoR remains appropriate.
Letting the SoR expire while shipments continue

Registration validity is one year, so ongoing exporters need to plan renewal.
Assuming Route B means no inspections

Registered shipments remain subject to selective inspection and monitoring.
Shipping documents do not match the registered product

Model, manufacturer, product, and shipment data should stay aligned.

Route Assessment & Registration Scope

We confirm that the product is within the Federal Iraq VoC program, assess whether Route B makes sense for the planned shipment pattern, and define the products and models to be registered.

Technical File & Registration Coordination

We review existing test evidence, identify gaps, organize the registration documentation, and coordinate the Route B assessment with the applicable COSQC-authorized conformity assessment body.

Repeat Shipment Support

Once the SoR is issued, we support subsequent CoC applications, selective inspection requirements, shipment-document alignment, and registration renewal or product-change reviews.

Frequently asked questions

What Is Iraq Route B Product Registration?
Route B is the Federal Iraq VoC facilitation route for frequent exporters. A compliant product is registered before repeat shipments, and a Statement of Registration is issued.
Who Should Use Route B?
It is designed for manufacturers and exporters who regularly ship the same regulated product to Iraq. Occasional exporters can continue using Route A.
How Long Is the Statement of Registration Valid?
Current Iraq program guidance states that Route B registration is valid for one year from the date of issue.
Does Route B Replace the Certificate of Conformity?
No. A CoC is still required for every regulated shipment. The SoR supports a streamlined assessment behind later shipment certificates.
Does Route B Eliminate Testing?
No. Initial conformity evidence is required for registration, and registered products remain subject to random testing as part of ongoing monitoring.
Does Route B Eliminate Inspection?
No. Subsequent shipments can undergo selective inspection rather than the standard Route A assessment pattern.
What Is a Statement of Registration?
The SoR is the evidence of completion of the Route B registration evaluation. A valid SoR is required when applying for CoCs for additional shipments.
Can Multiple Shipments Share One Registration?
Yes. Program guidance now allows for a valid Route B registration to cover multiple shipments within its one-year validity period.
What Happens If the Product Changes?
Modifications to model details, specifications, manufacturing information, standards, or any other information registered must be verified before the use of the existing SoR on subsequent shipments.
Is Route B Always Cheaper Than Route A?
Not necessarily. Route B adds an upfront registration assessment and makes the most sense when that effort can be spread across regular repeat shipments. For a one-off export, Route A may still be the better option.

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Iraq Route B Product Registration for Repeat Exports