One of the documents needed to clear shipments from ports and customs authorities
• A proof that the product has been approved by the Federal Government through SASO
• The validity of the certificate will depend on the route of certification applied for
• It is simple to verify the authenticity of the issued certificate online.
Application Conditions
1. Application Form
2. Manufacturer/Importer Declaration of Conformity
3. Report on Product Testing
4. The product’s technical documentation
SABER
Supporting in “Saudi Standards, Metrology & Quality Organization (SASO), under the Saudi Product Safety Program (SALEEM), a new system that will replace the current product certification system. via the SABER platform, an electronic Registration System for Conformity Certificates.
In order to expedite the import of goods and restrict the amount of non-conforming products, “SABER” is an electronic service that is used to issue certificates of conformity for products that meet Saudi norms and requirements. Whether the items are imported or locally made, the “SABER” service links suppliers and traders with the authorized conformity authorities’ legal agents to issue certificates of conformity for the goods that will be offered in the Saudi market.
Visit SABER’s official website by clicking the link at www.saber.sa

A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is a document that demonstrates compliance with SFDA requirements for product shipments. It is a requirement for clearing certain products from ports and customs authorities. The authenticity of the issued certificate can be easily checked online.

Products covered include cosmetic products, food products of animal/vegetable origin, processed fruits and vegetables, red meat, milled rice, sesame seeds, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, agricultural crops, and spices, tea, red meat, and red meat from India. Tea from Sri Lanka and red meat from Sudan also require a CoC for clearance at Saudi ports.
Food product shipments from any country of supply can be voluntarily certified and issued with a CoC, ensuring clearance at Saudi ports within 24 hours. In the absence of a CoC, the shipment may be subjected to custom hold or further testing/inspection.
REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCUMENTS

1. Request for Certificate of Conformity (RFC) form, also known as the application form, can be downloaded.
2. The importer’s commercial license

3. Documents related to shipments (commercial invoice, packing list, and origin certificate)
4. Product documentation (photos, labels, and test results)
5. • Any necessary documentation for food shipments, such as a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate, import permit, certificate of halal shipment or slaughter, and halal declaration
6. • Shipping documentation for cosmetics, if any (manufacturer’s formula statement, free sale certificate from the country of origin)

Regarding food and cosmetics, “halal” refers to goods that, in accordance with Shariah (Islamic law), are suitable for human consumption or use.
The authority in charge of enforcing laws governing Halal products in the United Arab Emirates is the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), formerly the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA). In order to strengthen the program certifying Halal items, the Federal Government introduced the Halal National Mark.
GulfTIC is a MoIAT-registered Halal Certification Body that has been recognized by the Emirates National Accreditation System (ENAS) to provide certification and conformity assessment services for Halal products destined for the United Arab Emirates and other GCC nations. GulfTIC is acknowledged by the Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) and is a notifiable body under the SASO, KSA. (Saudi Food & Drug Authority).

The Halal Certificate has a three-year validity period from the date of issuance. The certification must be renewed one month prior to the certificate’s expiration.
• Additional items that fall under the same category, are produced at the same facility, and meet the same technical requirements may be added to the list of certified products.
https://moiat.gov.ae/en/services/issue-license-to-use-halal-national-mark
The Halal National Mark
• Products that are shown to comply with the U.A.E. Regulations for Halal Products are awarded a Mark of Conformity.
• A mark authorized by the Federal Authority of the United Arab Emirates (MoIAT) and able to be printed on the certified goods as evidence of conformity.
• The license to use the Halal National Mark is good for three years after it is issued.

1. Application 2. Quote and Fee Payment
3. Stage 1 Initial Certification Audit and conclusion of findings
4. Stage 2 Initial Certification Audit and conclusion of findings
5. Evaluation and Certification Choice
6. A three-year certificate is issued
7. Approximately at the conclusion of the first year of certification, Surveillance Audits (Surveillance 1)
The Surveillance 2 audits are conducted at the conclusion of the second year of certification.
9. At least one month before the certification expires, the renewal application, audits, and closure of findings must be completed.

( for HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIC APPLIANCES )
According to the Low Voltage Technical Regulation, BD142004-01, G Mark is now required for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances being marketed into member countries of the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO).

GulfTIC Certification is now a subcontractor for the conformity evaluation of items requesting a license to use the Gulf Conformity Mark. GulfTIC Certification has a wealth of experience in product certification in the UAE and KSA. We can assist producers with understanding the Gulf Technical Regulations as well as the general G marking guidelines and processes.

1. Application Form for GSO LVE
2. Declaration of Conformance from the Manufacturer
3. A written declaration stating that no other notified body has received the same application.
4. Electrical safety requirements include: – IEC CB Certificate & Test Report in accordance with the most recent version of the appropriate standard; – Product Identity Declaration (where applicable); – Rating label
5. Electromagnetic compatibility requirement: EMC Test Report (internal or third party) in accordance with current CISPR/IEC Standards
6. Product Image
7. Technical Documents

The ECAS Certificate of Conformity is a Federal Government-approved document required for clearing shipments from Ports and Customs Authorities, valid for one year and renewable one month before expiration.
The UAE government’s Technical Regulations mandate that all regulated products must meet safety and quality standards, and suppliers must register and obtain a Certificate of Conformity before selling in UAE.

requires a valid UAE Trade/Industry License, a declaration of confirmation, a required test report, a product label, and any additional necessary documents.
1. LVE: Electrical equipment for the home and equivalent devices
2. Personal hygiene and cosmetics
3. Materials in touch with food
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The Emirates Quality Mark (EQM) is a product certification scheme that involves evaluating a product and its Quality Management System through testing and inspection.
The EQM Certificate of Conformity is a valid 3 year certificate for certified products, valid for shipments from Ports and Customs Authorities, and can be updated with additional models if they meet the same technical requirements.

1. A current UAE industry or trade license
2. Conformity Declaration
3. A product test report that complies with the UAE Scheme’s requirements and any relevant product standards
4. Product Name
5. Each factory’s QMS handbook
6. Every factory’s quality plan
7. Each factory’s plant layout
8. A map of the factories’ surrounding areas
9. Additional Documents as Required

SASO’s Saudi Quality Mark, registered under Trademark number 1303/79, is granted to products demonstrating compliance with Saudi standards and manufactured in a well-managed facility.
The Quality Mark in Saudi Arabia guides consumers to products that meet Saudi standards, gaining customer satisfaction and trust. It boosts merchant sales, facilitates export contracts, encourages product development, qualifies establishments for quality awards, enhances reputation, and facilitates customs port entry and export processes. It supports the national economy, increases product competitiveness, and boosts Saudi exports.

1. Application Form
2. A license for industry
3. Registration for Commercial Use
4. Layout of the Plant 5. Quality Manual
6. Chart of Organization
7. A map of the facility’s vicinity
8. Product Test Report from a Third Party Labaratory issued in accordance with the relevant Saudi Standard
9. Product List
10. High-quality Scheme
11. The outcome of the internal examination

In Saudi Arabia, products are regulated by a mandatory certification scheme that takes into account national variations and adheres to the technical regulations or standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE).

The products covered include:
Cell phones; car chargers; wireless phone chargers; smart watches; smart bands; wireless headphones; dishwashers; lights (lamps & luminaires); laptops and tablets; televisions and monitors; water pumps; and more.

1. Licence for Commercial Trade
2. Manufacturer and Importer Declaration of Conformance
3. Images and Labels with Ratings
4. Instructions and Safety Manual
5. CITC Certificate for SIM-enabled products.
6. IEC CB Test Certificate and Test Report