Approval for the Middle East

Secure Imports to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

Germany is one of the top exporters to the Arab market. Since 2008, our subsidiary DIN CERTCO has been issueing certificates of conformity for exports to Saudi Arabia. Products intended for Kuwait are tested according to KUCAS guidelines - short for the Kuwait Conformity Assessment Scheme. We perform the necessary checks and prepare the Technical Inspection Report required for the release of imported goods.

Benefits at a Glance

With TÜV Rheinland product approval, you can:

  • Benefit from a speedy introduction to the market of your choice
  • Gain a lead over the global competition
  • Save money - thanks to our experience and expertise

Saudi Arabia

Consumer Goods

Most goods intended for import to Saudi Arabia require a certificate of conformity, or CoC. This verifies your product's compatibility with national regulations - from consumer protection to religious rules. The Saudi Arabian customs and excise office, incidentally, requires a new certificate of conformity for every delivery made. When making repeat deliveries, however, existing documentation can be used again - greatly simplifying the certification process. Exceptions to the CoC rule include goods sent to government bodies. Our subsidiary DIN CERTCO is accredited by the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO).

Telephone Technology

All devices intended for use in the public telephone network require authorization from the Communication and Information Technology Commission, or CITC.

Energy Efficiency

Since April 2010, devices with relatively high levels of energy consumption must now be tested and certified for energy efficiency. This is in addition to the CoC requirements. The product must be registered with the SASO, before it can receive the efficiency label.

  • Air conditioners
  • Refrigerators, freezers, and combination units
  • Washing machines

Medical Products

Saudi Arabia is currently developing its own approval procedures for medical products. During this transitional phase, manufacturers must obtain approval from one of the five founding members of the GHTF - Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, or Japan. Additional national requirements apply to products introduced to the Saudi Arabian market. TÜV Rheinland is one of the few independent agencies authorized by the SFDA to review the relevant approval criteria. For up-to-date information, please consult our Web pages on medical products and technology.

Kuwait

Required Approval for Kuwait

KUCAS, the Kuwait Conformity Assessment Scheme, is the local system for product approval established by the Kuwaiti Public Authority for Industry (PAI). You must obtain a Technical Inspection Report (TIR) for your product. This is issued by a designated inspection and certification agency. Should you fail to obtain this report, your product will be tested in local laboratories - and held at customs until approved. Products with negative test results will be rejected.

Technical Inspection in Germany

Since the end of 2008, we have been authorized by the PAI to act as its proxy - testing products according to KUCAS guidelines and issuing TIRs - in the exporter's own country. We currently test electrical toys, household appliances, and industrial electrical and gas appliances.

Simplified Procedures for Repeat Deliveries

The Technical Inspection Report can include various products within a shipment. Repeat deliveries of the same product can be easily documented. The TIR is based on international technical standards - such as IEC regulations for electrical products, in conjunction with various local guidelines.