Conformity Assessment and Import Inspection — INNOQ / NM (EN 149) Route for Mozambique?

Filtering respirators for Mozambique are assessed against Mozambican national standards (NM) that adopt EN 149, under INNOQ conformity and import-inspection oversight, with a registered local importer and Portuguese documentation. Chinese CCC or NMPA certifications do not by themselves satisfy this route. Exporters should commission EN 149-based test evidence acceptable to INNOQ and confirm the current NM reference and import-inspection procedure before shipment.

Product Labelling and Portuguese Documentation — FFP Respirators (NM/EN 149) for Mozambique?

FFP respirators for Mozambique should carry EN 149-style device markings (class FFP1/FFP2/FFP3, NR/R, D, standard reference) and be accompanied by instructions for use and key safety information in Portuguese for INNOQ, customs, and end users. Chinese-only labelling, KN95 class marks, CCC marks, and GB 2626 references are not sufficient. Labelling KN95 on a product sold as FFP2 is misleading. Confirm the exact accepted conformity mark and labelling criteria with INNOQ before shipment.

Conformity Marking, Documentation, and Registered Importer — Mozambique (INNOQ)?

For Mozambique, conformity is demonstrated through INNOQ-acceptable documentation aligned to the adopted NM/EN 149, supported by Portuguese documents, a registered local importer, and import inspection at the port of entry — not by a self-affixed EU CE mark or a Chinese CCC/NMPA mark. Device markings should follow the EN 149 style (class, NR/R, D). Confirm the exact accepted mark, certificate format, and import procedure directly with INNOQ before shipment.

Filtering Facepiece Respirator Safety — NM/EN 149 FFP Performance Requirements (Mozambique)?

FFP respirators for Mozambique are assessed against the national standard adopting EN 149:2001+A1:2009 (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3), under INNOQ conformity and import inspection. Chinese GB 2626-2019 (KN95) certification does not by itself satisfy this — EN 149-based test evidence acceptable to INNOQ is needed, including the paraffin oil aerosol test and simulated workplace performance test absent from GB 2626. Confirm the current NM reference and accepted evidence with INNOQ before shipment.

Medical-Protective Respirator Safety — GB 19083 (China) vs. Mozambique Health-Regulator Route?

GB 19083 (Chinese medical-protective mask) certification is not automatically recognised in Mozambique. Exporters must pick the correct route: occupational-only (NM/EN 149 via INNOQ) or the national health-regulator pathway if medical-device claims are made — or both for dual-claim products. See the scope fragment for the surgical/medical vs. FFP boundary that determines which authority applies.

CRITICAL BOUNDARY: PPE Respirator vs. Medical/Surgical Mask in Mozambique — Which Authority Applies??

In Mozambique, occupational filtering respirators (NM adopting EN 149) follow the INNOQ PPE/occupational-safety route, while medical/surgical masks follow the national health-regulator route — two different pathways that must not be mixed. The product's declared intended purpose determines which applies. Chinese KN95 (GB 2626) respirators exported as occupational PPE should follow the INNOQ NM/EN 149 route; adding surgical or medical claims (especially in Portuguese) can trigger the health-regulator route and extra import scrutiny.

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China-to-Mozambique PPE Respirator (FFP Mask) Compliance Gap Matrix

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AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of Chinese PPE respirator (KN95 / GB 2626) documentation against Mozambique market requirements: INNOQ (Instituto Nacional de Normalizacao e Qualidade) conformity adopting NM/EN 149 (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3), Portuguese-language documentation, the occupational-safety framework, import-inspection/registered-importer obligations, and the PPE-vs-medical-mask boundary handled by the national health regulator.

Dataset 2026-06-11 Last verified 2026-06-15 6 rows

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item	Common China baseline	Mozambique (INNOQ)	Gap / action	Source + verification date
Conformity Assessment and Import Inspection — INNOQ / NM (EN 149) Route for Mozambique	For industrial respiratory protection under GB 2626-2019 (KN90/KN95), China applies a compulsory certification (CCC) scheme administered by CNCA and third-party certification bodies (e.g., China Quality Certification Centre, CQC), involving type testing by a CNAS-accredited laboratory plus factory inspection. For medical-protective masks (GB 19083), NMPA registration as a medical device (commonly Class II) is required. Neither the CCC scheme nor NMPA registration is recognised by INNOQ as equivalent to the Mozambican NM/EN 149 conformity route; Chinese certificates may be presented as supporting evidence but do not by themselves discharge the EN 149-based conformity expectation.GB 2626-2019 — Respiratory protective equipment — Non-powered air-purifying particle respirator (CCC mandatory certification under CNCA) GB 19083-2010 — Technical requirements for medical protective mask (NMPA Class II medical device registration)	Filtering facepiece respirators (FFP1, FFP2, FFP3) entering Mozambique are typically assessed against Mozambican national standards (Normas Mocambicanas, NM) that adopt the European standard EN 149, under the oversight of INNOQ (Instituto Nacional de Normalizacao e Qualidade), the national standards and quality body. INNOQ develops and adopts national standards (frequently aligning with IEC/ISO/EN where a national standard is needed) and supports conformity-assessment and import-inspection functions. The practical route generally involves: （1）testing/evidence demonstrating the respirator meets the NM/EN 149 performance requirements for the declared class; （2）provision of a conformity dossier with test reports and technical documentation; （3）import inspection arrangements at the port of entry (Maputo, Beira, or Nacala); and （4）a registered local importer established in Mozambique who is responsible toward the authorities. Because the framework adopts EN 149 rather than maintaining a separate independent test method, EN 149-based evidence is the closest fit; Chinese GB 2626 KN-class evidence is not a direct substitute.INNOQ (Instituto Nacional de Normalizacao e Qualidade) — national standards body administering Normas Mocambicanas (NM) and conformity-assessment/import-inspection functions NM adopting EN 149 — Respiratory protective devices — Filtering half masks to protect against particles (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3) as adopted in the Mozambican national standards catalogue Mozambican import-inspection / registered-importer requirements at ports of entry (Maputo, Beira, Nacala)	To enter Mozambique, the conformity evidence should be aligned to the NM/EN 149 route rather than the Chinese KN route: （1）Obtain or commission EN 149:2001+A1:2009 test evidence acceptable to INNOQ for the declared class (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3); （2）Chinese CCC certificates and NMPA registrations do not substitute for the NM/EN 149 conformity dossier; （3）Prepare a technical/conformity dossier (test reports, technical file, user instructions) in Portuguese as expected by INNOQ and customs; （4）Arrange import inspection at the port of entry and appoint a registered local importer in Mozambique; （5）Confirm the current adoption status and reference number of the relevant NM standard with INNOQ, since the catalogue evolves. Because Mozambique adopts EN 149, EN 149-based testing is the practical bridge — but acceptance, document language, and inspection are determined locally by INNOQ and the customs authority.[INFORMATIONAL] Filtering respirators for Mozambique are assessed against Mozambican national standards (NM) that adopt EN 149, under INNOQ conformity and import-inspection oversight, with a registered local importer and Portuguese documentation. Chinese CCC or NMPA certifications do not by themselves satisfy this route. Exporters should commission EN 149-based test evidence acceptable to INNOQ and confirm the current NM reference and import-inspection procedure before shipment.	INNOQ — Instituto Nacional de Normalizacao e Qualidade (Mozambique)2026-06-15 · reference
Product Labelling and Portuguese Documentation — FFP Respirators (NM/EN 149) for Mozambique	GB 2626-2019 Clause 7 specifies Chinese marking for non-powered air-purifying particle respirators. Required on the product: manufacturer name or trademark, product name, model, standard number (GB 2626-2019), performance class (KN90 or KN95), and NR or R. Required on the packaging: manufacturer name, address, and contact; production date and shelf life (or expiry); lot number; storage conditions; and Chinese-language instructions for use. The CCC mark appears on product and packaging. Key differences from Mozambique: Chinese markings and instructions are in Chinese (Mozambique requires Portuguese); the class designation is KN (Mozambique uses the EN 149 FFP class); and the standard reference is GB 2626 rather than the adopted NM/EN 149.GB 2626-2019 — Clause 7 (Marking and packaging requirements) China CCC (3C) mark — mandatory product certification mark on product and packaging	Because Mozambique adopts EN 149, the device-level marking expectations follow EN 149 Clause 9: markings permanently and legibly applied to each filtering facepiece respirator and its packaging, including （1）the standard reference (the adopted NM/EN 149); （2）manufacturer name or trademark; （3）type designation (model); （4）performance class (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3); （5）NR (not re-usable) or R (re-usable); （6）D where the dolomite clogging test was passed. The decisive Mozambique-specific overlay is LANGUAGE: instructions for use and key packaging/safety information must be provided in PORTUGUESE, the official language, for both the importer/end users and for INNOQ and customs at import inspection. Packaging should show manufacturer name and address, storage conditions, lot/batch number and shelf-life/expiry where applicable, and Portuguese instructions for use covering donning/doffing, fit-check, limitations, storage, and care (for R types). Confirm any additional consignment-marking or certificate requirements with INNOQ.NM adopting EN 149:2001+A1:2009 — Clause 9 marking requirements (standard reference, class, NR/R, D) Mozambican Portuguese-language documentation requirement for instructions for use and import documentation INNOQ import-inspection and any consignment marking/certificate requirements at ports of entry (Maputo, Beira, Nacala)	Typical labelling gaps for Chinese manufacturers entering Mozambique: （1）LANGUAGE: Chinese-only instructions do not meet the Portuguese-language expectation — instructions for use and key safety information must be translated into Portuguese for INNOQ, customs, and end users. （2）CLASS DESIGNATION: mark the EN 149 class (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3) rather than KN90/KN95; labelling a product as KN95 while selling it as FFP2 is misleading because the test methods differ. （3）STANDARD CITATION: reference the adopted NM/EN 149 standard, not GB 2626-2019. （4）MARK FORMAT: do not affix a self-declared EU CE mark or rely on the CCC mark; confirm with INNOQ the accepted conformity mark/certificate for the consignment. （5）SHELF LIFE / TRACEABILITY: provide a clear lot number and shelf-life/expiry indication for import inspection and traceability. （6）PACKAGING DETAILS: include manufacturer name and address, storage conditions, and Portuguese donning/doffing and fit-check instructions. Confirm the exact labelling acceptance criteria with INNOQ before shipment.[INFORMATIONAL] FFP respirators for Mozambique should carry EN 149-style device markings (class FFP1/FFP2/FFP3, NR/R, D, standard reference) and be accompanied by instructions for use and key safety information in Portuguese for INNOQ, customs, and end users. Chinese-only labelling, KN95 class marks, CCC marks, and GB 2626 references are not sufficient. Labelling KN95 on a product sold as FFP2 is misleading. Confirm the exact accepted conformity mark and labelling criteria with INNOQ before shipment.	INNOQ — Instituto Nacional de Normalizacao e Qualidade (Mozambique)2026-06-15 · reference
Conformity Marking, Documentation, and Registered Importer — Mozambique (INNOQ)	China does not use the CE mark. Domestic market conformity is shown via the CCC mark (mandatory for GB 2626 respirators) or NMPA registration (for GB 19083 medical masks). The CCC mark (China Compulsory Certification) is affixed after certification by a CNCA-authorised body. China does not impose a requirement equivalent to a foreign registered importer for its own domestic conformity pathway. The CCC mark and NMPA registration documents are not, on their own, accepted by INNOQ or Mozambican customs as the conformity evidence for import.China CCC (3C) certification — CNCA mandatory certification system for GB 2626-2019 industrial respirators NMPA medical device registration — for GB 19083 medical-protective masks	Because Mozambique adopts EN 149 through its national standards (NM), the practical marking and documentation expectations track the EN 149 / European model, mediated by INNOQ conformity and import inspection rather than a self-affixed EU CE mark. In practice a respirator entering Mozambique should: （1）carry the EN 149-style device markings (standard reference, manufacturer, model/type designation, performance class FFP1/FFP2/FFP3, NR or R, and D where dolomite-tested); （2）be supported by a conformity dossier (test reports and technical documentation aligned to the adopted NM/EN 149) acceptable to INNOQ; （3）be imported by a registered local importer established in Mozambique, who is the responsible party toward INNOQ and customs; and （4）pass import inspection at the port of entry (Maputo, Beira, or Nacala). Where INNOQ issues or requires a conformity document or mark for the consignment, that document (not a unilateral foreign mark) is what import inspection relies upon. Confirm the exact marking and certificate format directly with INNOQ, as national practice governs.NM adopting EN 149 — device marking expectations (standard reference, class FFP1/FFP2/FFP3, NR/R, D) as carried over from EN 149 Clause 9 INNOQ conformity-assessment / import-inspection documentation and any consignment conformity document it issues or requires Mozambican registered-importer requirement and port-of-entry import inspection (Maputo, Beira, Nacala)	Distinct gaps must be closed for Mozambique: （1）DEVICE MARKING: carry the EN 149-style markings (standard reference, class, NR/R, D) rather than relying on GB 2626 (KN95) markings; a CCC mark does not evidence conformity for Mozambican import. （2）CONFORMITY DOSSIER: prepare test reports and technical documentation aligned to the adopted NM/EN 149 and acceptable to INNOQ; Chinese CCC/NMPA certificates may be supporting evidence only. （3）DOCUMENT LANGUAGE: provide documentation in Portuguese for INNOQ and customs. （4）REGISTERED IMPORTER: appoint a registered local importer established in Mozambique as the responsible party. （5）IMPORT INSPECTION: plan for inspection at the port of entry (Maputo, Beira, Nacala) and confirm whether INNOQ requires a consignment conformity certificate. （6）AVOID UNILATERAL MARKS: do not affix an EU CE mark as if self-declared — Mozambique relies on INNOQ conformity/inspection, so confirm the exact accepted mark/certificate with INNOQ.[INFORMATIONAL] For Mozambique, conformity is demonstrated through INNOQ-acceptable documentation aligned to the adopted NM/EN 149, supported by Portuguese documents, a registered local importer, and import inspection at the port of entry — not by a self-affixed EU CE mark or a Chinese CCC/NMPA mark. Device markings should follow the EN 149 style (class, NR/R, D). Confirm the exact accepted mark, certificate format, and import procedure directly with INNOQ before shipment.	INNOQ — Instituto Nacional de Normalizacao e Qualidade (Mozambique)2026-06-15 · reference
Filtering Facepiece Respirator Safety — NM/EN 149 FFP Performance Requirements (Mozambique)	China's primary standard for non-powered air-purifying particle respirators is GB 2626-2019 (Respiratory protective equipment — Non-powered air-purifying particle respirator), with classes KN90 and KN95. It is a mandatory national standard (GB, not GB/T) enforced by SAMR. KN95 requires at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against NaCl particles at 85 L/min. Key differences from EN 149: GB 2626 uses sodium chloride (NaCl) aerosol only (EN 149 uses both NaCl and paraffin oil), does not require the practical performance (simulated workplace) test, and lacks the dolomite clogging resistance test. Testing by a Chinese CNAS-accredited lab to GB 2626 is not, on its own, the EN 149 evidence that the Mozambican NM/EN 149 route relies upon.GB 2626-2019 — Respiratory protective equipment — Non-powered air-purifying particle respirator (mandatory national standard, SAMR) GB/T 32610-2016 — Technical specification of daily protective mask (voluntary, general public use)	Filtering facepiece respirators placed on the Mozambique market as occupational PPE are assessed against the Mozambican national standard (NM) that adopts EN 149:2001+A1:2009, which specifies three performance classes: FFP1 (filter penetration consistent with at least 80 percent capture), FFP2 (at least 94 percent filtration, total inward leakage no more than 8 percent), and FFP3 (at least 99 percent filtration, total inward leakage no more than 2 percent). The adopted standard covers filtration efficiency (against liquid and solid aerosols), breathing resistance (inhalation and exhalation), CO2 content of inhaled air, practical performance (simulated workplace) tests, dolomite clogging resistance, and flammability. Respirators may be marketed as not re-usable (NR) or re-usable (R), and as dolomite-tested (D). Because Mozambique adopts EN 149 rather than maintaining an independent national test method, EN 149 test evidence is the technical basis INNOQ relies upon; the class designation (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3) and the EN 149 markings carry over directly.NM adopting EN 149:2001+A1:2009 — Respiratory protective devices — Filtering half masks to protect against particles — Requirements, testing, marking (Mozambique national standard, INNOQ) Mozambican occupational-safety and health framework — workplace respiratory PPE selection and use	Exporters should obtain EN 149:2001+A1:2009 test evidence acceptable to INNOQ rather than relying on GB 2626 (KN95) reports, because: （1）EN 149 requires paraffin oil aerosol testing in addition to NaCl; （2）EN 149 requires a simulated workplace performance test (total inward leakage on human subjects); （3）EN 149 requires the dolomite clogging test for valve masks. The filtration thresholds differ numerically (KN95 = 95 percent NaCl only; FFP2 = 94 percent both aerosols plus a total inward leakage limit). Because Mozambique adopts EN 149, EN 149 testing is the practical basis for the NM dossier — partial bridging from GB 2626 is not a substitute. Confirm with INNOQ which testing/certification evidence it accepts and the current NM reference number for the adopted EN 149 standard.[INFORMATIONAL] FFP respirators for Mozambique are assessed against the national standard adopting EN 149:2001+A1:2009 (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3), under INNOQ conformity and import inspection. Chinese GB 2626-2019 (KN95) certification does not by itself satisfy this — EN 149-based test evidence acceptable to INNOQ is needed, including the paraffin oil aerosol test and simulated workplace performance test absent from GB 2626. Confirm the current NM reference and accepted evidence with INNOQ before shipment.	INNOQ — Instituto Nacional de Normalizacao e Qualidade (Mozambique)2026-06-15 · reference
Medical-Protective Respirator Safety — GB 19083 (China) vs. Mozambique Health-Regulator Route	GB 19083-2010 (Technical requirements for medical protective mask) requires at least 95 percent filtration efficiency (NaCl aerosol), bacterial filtration efficiency, surface moisture resistance, and pressure differential testing, and is enforced by NMPA as a medical device in China. Products certified under GB 19083 are regulated domestically as medical devices, not as industrial PPE under GB 2626. The Mozambican equivalent would route a genuinely medical respirator to the national health regulator, while a wearer-protection-only respirator routes to the INNOQ NM/EN 149 occupational PPE pathway — a dual claim can require both.GB 19083-2010 — Technical requirements for medical protective mask (NMPA, medical device classification)	This row addresses the medical-protective respirator case for completeness. In Mozambique, a respirator that serves both a PPE function (particle filtration for the wearer) and a medical function (splash protection, infection control, sterility) does not sit cleanly in the INNOQ occupational NM/EN 149 route — the medical claim pulls it toward the national health regulator (Ministry of Health / national medicines-and-health-products authority) which oversees medical devices and surgical masks. The occupational FFP route covered in this comparison is the PPE-only route via the NM adopting EN 149. Products with medical claims therefore may require the health-regulator pathway in addition to, or instead of, the INNOQ occupational route; see the scope fragment (ppemz-scope) for the boundary.GB 19083-2010 — Technical requirements for medical protective mask (China, mandatory, SAMR/NMPA) Mozambique national health regulator (Ministry of Health / national medicines-and-health-products authority) — medical devices and surgical/medical masks NM adopting EN 149 — occupational PPE route (INNOQ) for the wearer-protection-only case	GB 19083 certification is for China's domestic medical device market and has no automatic recognition in Mozambique. Exporting a GB 19083-certified respirator to Mozambique as occupational PPE still requires EN 149-based conformity evidence acceptable to INNOQ. If the product also makes medical-device claims (surgical use, sterile, infection control), it must additionally be cleared through the national health regulator's medical-device/mask pathway, with Portuguese documentation. The dual route is significantly more burdensome than the occupational-only (NM/EN 149) path; decide intended purpose first and confirm the health-regulator requirements locally before relying on Chinese medical certification.[INFORMATIONAL] GB 19083 (Chinese medical-protective mask) certification is not automatically recognised in Mozambique. Exporters must pick the correct route: occupational-only (NM/EN 149 via INNOQ) or the national health-regulator pathway if medical-device claims are made — or both for dual-claim products. See the scope fragment for the surgical/medical vs. FFP boundary that determines which authority applies.	INNOQ — Instituto Nacional de Normalizacao e Qualidade (Mozambique)2026-06-15 · reference
CRITICAL BOUNDARY: PPE Respirator vs. Medical/Surgical Mask in Mozambique — Which Authority Applies?	China uses a three-track classification system for respiratory masks: （1）INDUSTRIAL / NON-MEDICAL: GB 2626-2019 (KN90/KN95) — particle respirators for occupational use, mandatory CCC, administered by SAMR; （2）MEDICAL-PROTECTIVE: GB 19083-2010 (filtration efficiency at least 95 percent, medical-grade) — for highly infectious environments, administered by NMPA as a Class II medical device; （3）SURGICAL MASK: YY 0469-2011 (Medical surgical mask — Technical requirements) — surgical use, bacterial filtration efficiency at least 95 percent, NMPA Class II medical device. The Chinese three-track system maps onto the Mozambican split only partially: GB 2626 occupational respirators correspond to the INNOQ NM/EN 149 (PPE) route, while GB 19083 medical-protective and YY 0469 surgical masks correspond to the Mozambican health-regulator route. KN95 (GB 2626) is not interchangeable with FFP2 (EN 149) because the test methods differ.GB 2626-2019 — Non-powered air-purifying particle respirator (KN90/KN95) — SAMR/CCC GB 19083-2010 — Technical requirements for medical protective mask — NMPA Class II YY 0469-2011 — Medical surgical mask — Technical requirements — NMPA Class II GB/T 32610-2016 — Technical specification of daily protective mask (voluntary, general public)	As in the EU model it adopts, Mozambique distinguishes products by intended purpose. （A）OCCUPATIONAL FILTERING RESPIRATORS (PPE / OCCUPATIONAL-SAFETY ROUTE): Products intended to protect the WEARER against airborne particles and aerosols (industrial, construction, mining, emergency use) are assessed against the Mozambican national standard (NM) adopting EN 149 (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3), under INNOQ conformity/import inspection, and sit within the national occupational-safety and health framework for workplace PPE. （B）MEDICAL / SURGICAL MASKS (HEALTH-REGULATOR ROUTE): Products intended to protect the PATIENT or ENVIRONMENT from the wearer's emissions (surgical, infection control), or otherwise placed as medical devices, fall to the national health regulator (Ministry of Health / national medicines-and-health-products authority), not to the PPE/occupational route. （C）DUAL-PURPOSE PRODUCTS: A product claiming BOTH wearer protection (occupational PPE) AND patient/environment protection (medical) may need to satisfy BOTH the INNOQ NM/EN 149 conformity expectation AND the health-regulator pathway — a heavier path. The single most important early decision is therefore the declared intended purpose on the label and instructions, because it routes the product to INNOQ/occupational-safety versus the health regulator.NM adopting EN 149 — Filtering half masks to protect against particles (occupational PPE route, INNOQ) Mozambican occupational-safety and health framework — workplace PPE for the wearer Mozambique national health regulator (Ministry of Health / national medicines-and-health-products authority) — medical/surgical masks as medical devices	The earliest and most consequential decision is what the product label and instructions claim. （1）If the product claims WEARER PROTECTION against particles/aerosols (worker safety, industrial, mining): the INNOQ NM/EN 149 (PPE / occupational-safety) route applies — EN 149-based conformity evidence acceptable to INNOQ is needed. （2）If the product claims PATIENT/ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION or is placed as a medical device (surgical, infection control): the national health-regulator route applies, not the INNOQ PPE route. （3）If the product claims BOTH: both routes may apply. COMMON EXPORT MISTAKE: Chinese manufacturers label KN95 (GB 2626) masks with surgical or medical wording to target multiple markets. In Mozambique this can pull the product into the health-regulator route in addition to (or instead of) the INNOQ occupational route, and Portuguese-language medical claims attract additional scrutiny at import inspection. Decide and fix the single intended purpose before sizing the conformity work.[INFORMATIONAL — CRITICAL BOUNDARY] In Mozambique, occupational filtering respirators (NM adopting EN 149) follow the INNOQ PPE/occupational-safety route, while medical/surgical masks follow the national health-regulator route — two different pathways that must not be mixed. The product's declared intended purpose determines which applies. Chinese KN95 (GB 2626) respirators exported as occupational PPE should follow the INNOQ NM/EN 149 route; adding surgical or medical claims (especially in Portuguese) can trigger the health-regulator route and extra import scrutiny.	INNOQ — Instituto Nacional de Normalizacao e Qualidade (Mozambique)2026-06-15 · reference

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This page is an informational comparison aid, not a certification decision, legal opinion, conformity-assessment determination, customs ruling, or market-access approval. Mozambique's standards and conformity framework administered by INNOQ evolves, and import-inspection practice at Maputo, Beira, and Nacala may vary. Exporters, importers, and registered local importers should verify current Mozambican standards, INNOQ adoption status of NM/EN 149, Portuguese-language documentation requirements, and occupational-safety and health-regulator rules with qualified Mozambican regulatory professionals before shipment.

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