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Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
The Gulf States
- Saudi Arabia
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Qatar
- UAE
- Oman
- YemenYemen
Population: 80 millions
KSA, Regulations
3
- “Old” Shipment Certification Program
- New certification Scheme (SABER)
- SASO IECEE
- Energy Efficiency Labeling
- G-mark
- Water Rationalizing Regulation
- Bio Degradable Plastic Regulation
- Saudi Quality Mark
- Radio/Telecom homologation
KSA, Old Certification Scheme
4
- Shipment Certification Scheme
- Started in 1995
- Certification all kinds of products
before shipment
- Inspection at port of export
- Customs inspection
- Products cleared for sale in Saudi
Arabia
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
SALEEM
• 1 April 2018, SASO started to implement SALEEM
• SALEEM Technical Regulations will be similar to EU
Regulations
• Low voltage electrical appliances and equipment will be
included in SALEEM
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
SABER
• SABER is the new web-based registration system
introduced by SASO
• SABER was expected to be available early 2018
• Suppliers must now also use SABER to apply for a
Product Shipment Certificate
SASO Energy Efficiency Program
8
- Energy Efficiency label: Valid for one
year from the date of issue
- Energy Efficiency label certificate:
validity same as above
- Requirements: performance test report
according to Energy Labeling regulation
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
Saudi CITC Certification Program
• This is a separate certification scheme, not connected
with the above-mentioned
• 2 years validity
• Issued to foreign Manufacturers
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
Gulf state certification
1. April 2017
Gulf Technical Regulation
for low voltage equipment & appliances BD-142004-01
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
Gulf state certification
Similarities to the European LVD, but..
- Certification is required
- Refers largely to IEC standards
- Includes EMC
- Economical Operator registered
- Limited product scope
- Certification mark w/QR code
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
Scope
Current scope of G-mark certification (list 2)• Electric fans
• Refrigerator / Freezer
• Dryers and clothes washing machines
• Food grinder/ Mixer/ Fruit or vegetable juice extractor
• Toaster
• Hair-dressing apparatus/ Hand dryer
• Electric heating apparatus
• Microwave oven
• Ovens, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters
• Water heater
• Electric iron
• Air conditioner
• Plug/ Socket/adaptors, cord extension set, Battery chargers
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
Standards
In general: the newest standard available
Standards of G-mark certification, examples
- 60335-1:2010 + A1 + A2:2016
- BS 1363-1
- SASO 2203
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
Documents
Main documents required for certification
- Safety & EMC reports
- Risk assessment
- Schematics & photos
- Manuals (incl. Arabic)
- Production QA docs
- Importer and storage information
- Business license economic operator
Acceptance of test reports:
- IECEE CB scheme
- GSO Notified Bodies, incl. subsidiaries / outsourced labs
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
Process of obtaining G-mark certificate
- Application and required documents
- Document review
- Registration in GSO database
- GSO fee
- QR code
- Certification
- Mark product: G-mark with QR code
Validity up to 3 years
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The G-mark label – with the QR code
For certificate
For products etc.
GCTS – Gulf Certificate Tracking System
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
Validity of certificates:
• Certificate will expire on the d.o.c. unless updated.
Change of NB /Transferring certificates from NB1 to NB2:
• Today: New certificate and new QR will be issued.
• Future: New certificate with same QR will be developed
Scope (list 1 and 2):
• No news on list 1
• Revision to extend list 2 has started.
News from GSO meeting in Dubai
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
News from GSO meeting in Dubai
Factories:
• Can list several factories if in same country (otherwise seprate certificates)
Energy efficiency
• G-mark is planned to be extended to include energy efficiency
• Initially air-conditioners only
• May be separate G-mark certificate for energy efficiency
Combined products
• Need to comply with all relevant standards
Gulf certification (G-Mark)Webinar 8 November 2018
Q & A
Questions?
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