Before a consignment leaves the country of origin, a competent authority or accredited inspection body verifies that the goods comply with export documentation requirements, rules of origin, product quality and safety standards, and applicable trade controls or sanctions.
Source: https://www.export.gov/article?id=Export-Documentation-and-Inspections
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