Companies wishing to sell products in Europe must comply with European Union regulations on the protection of human and animal health, the environment and consumer rights. Products must comply with EU requirements for the protection of human and animal health, the environment and consumer rights. Customs formalities must be completed when goods are imported or exported between the EU and a non-EU country.

Exports of food products from Africa to Europe and America are on the increase. African agri-food products, such as dried tropical fruits, cashew nuts, coffee, chocolate, sesame, spices and chillies, are finding an increasingly important place on European and North American markets.

Today, African companies can sell their products in a number of ways, without having to meet all these requirements, because other entities are taking care of them. Topafricans is a pioneer in this field. The market place gives even small producers the opportunity to sell their products without having to move, without customs hassles and transport costs etc. All you have to do is offer an account (a store) and you'll have the world market at your feet.