G-Mark Certificate
To minimize technical trade barriers and enhance the free flow of goods across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) introduced the "G-Mark" as a key initiative.
The "G-Mark" signifies those products meet all technical regulations set by the GSO. Products can only display the "G-Mark" after successfully completing conformity assessment procedures.
Each product category covered by the "G-Mark" regulation must obtain a "G-Mark" certificate and a unique QR code prior to entering GCC countries. Subsequently, both the "G-Mark" and the unique QR code are printed on each product before export. The "G-Mark" certificate remains valid for three years.
What are the products under the scope of "G-mark" regulation?
Children Toys
The GSO has issued the "GCC Technical Regulation on Children's Toys - BD-131704-01". This regulation encompasses all products intended for use in play by children under 14 years of age, regardless of exclusivity.
Low Voltage Electrical Equipment & Appliances
The GSO has issued the "Gulf Technical Regulation for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances - BD-142004-01". This regulation covers the following products:
Domestic Electrical Fans.
Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment.
Centrifugal clothes dryers and Clothes washing machines, including machines which both wash and dry.
Food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors.
Toasters.
Electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus and hand dryers.
Domestic electric heating apparatus.
Microwave ovens.
Other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters.
Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters.
Electric smoothing irons.
Plugs, Socket outlets, Adaptors, Cord Extension Sets and chargers.
Air conditioners.
Which countries are covered within the scope of G-mark certification?
The G-mark certification covers the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which include:
1. Saudi Arabia
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Qatar
4. Kuwait
5. Bahrain
6. Oman
7. Yemen
These countries are part of the GCC and adhere to the G-mark certification requirements to facilitate the free movement of goods within the region.
What services does TMS offer?
TMS possesses extensive experience in the technical regulations and specifications of GCC countries, accumulated through its regional presence and service provision to importers and international manufacturers alike.
TMS has business development agreement with the International Conformity Assessment Body, CVC, to offer "G-Mark" certification services for their clients' products. CVC is designated by GSO to issue the "G-Mark" certificate specifically for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances.
TMS helps you prepare the necessary technical documentation by testing your products in accordance with approved GSO standards. We assign dedicated experts in this field to ensure efficient service with rapid response times and cost-effectiveness.
