With its mix of established economies and strong emerging markets, the Middle East presents excellent opportunities for manufacturers from around the world. Based on its many years of experience and accreditations in all major markets, TÜV Rheinland can offer a broad scope of testing and certification services for various import products in compliance with regulations.

In line with a wide range of assessment schemes and with our state-of-the-art facilities around the world, we can provide the necessary approvals for Saudi Arabia for safety, energy efficiency, medical devices, and telecommunications goods.

We also facilitate market access to Kuwait in compliance with the Kuwait Conformity Assurance Scheme (KUCAS) guidelines for testing and preparing technical inspection reports. In addition, we offer the Iraq certificate of conformity for products listed in the compulsory ICIGI program, as well as for commercial products. And, with the help of our services for UAE product approvals, your goods may enter the local market without any delay.

With TÜV Rheinland product approvals, you:

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

SALEEM – New registration procedure for Saudi Arabia

Launch of the online portal SABER on January 1, 2019 Exclusive service from TÜV Rheinland for a quick certification process - "Letter of Recognition"

SASO's (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) web-based tool SABER to apply for certification / registration of products and shipments under the SALEEM program was launched on January 1, 2019. SABER is the communication tool between registered certification bodies and SASO. In addition, SABER is used to apply for shipments- and product certifications.

In the new conformity assessment specification, the product will be differentiated according to the product's customs code (HS code). Controlled products must meet the requirements of the new technical regulations (TRs). So far, about half of the planned 50 Technical Regulations are published.

The product information can be entered into SABER by the importer or the certification body. If the entry is made by the importer, it must be ensured that the latter chooses the certification body "TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH". A shipment certificate for each consignment is mandatory for clearance at KSA ports & borders.

TÜV Rheinland offers companies which export to Saudi Arabia a special service in order to create the necessary conditions for product certification prior to the actual shipment. TÜV Rheinland is accredited for most of the existing technical regulations and thus a reliable partner for your market entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The "Letter of Recognition" (LoR) verifies before the actual certification that the products regulated in Saudi Arabia meet the local requirements. This enables manufacturers to have a smooth and fast certification process at the time of shipment.

If the exporter is from Asia or Australia, then it is important for the importer to select “TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong” as the certification body in the online portal SABER.

For other locations: It is important that your importer selects “TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH” as the certification body in the online portal SABER.

We are happy to inform you about the specific process.

Contact us via: GIIT-Europe@de.tuv.com or by calling +493075621118

CITC Approval
All devices intended for use in the public telephone network require authorization from the Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC). TÜV Rheinland can help you gain the necessary approval for these imports to Saudi Arabia.

Energy Efficiency Label Approval
Devices with higher levels of energy consumption must be tested and certified for energy efficiency, in addition to CoC requirements. Before entering the country, products must bear the required efficiency label and be registered with SASO. Regulated devices are:

• Air conditioners
• Refrigerators
• Freezers
• Washing machines
• Lamps
• Electric motors

SFDA Approval
Saudi Arabia currently is 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 Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF) - Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, or Japan. TÜV Rheinland is one of the few independent agencies authorized by the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) to test according to the relevant national approval criteria. For up-to-date information, please consult our Web pages on medical products and technology.

Technical Inspection Report
KUCAS, the Kuwait Conformity Assessment Scheme, is the local system for product approval established by the Kuwaiti Public Authority for Industry (PAI). As a shipment base certificate a Technical Inspection Report (TIR) must first be obtained for your product. This TIR can be issued by TÜV Rheinland as 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. Let TÜV Rheinland help you avoid costly and time-consuming delays to your product’s market launch.

Authorized to Inspect by PAI
TÜV Rheinland has been authorized by the PAI to test products according to KUCAS guidelines and to issue Technical Inspection Reports (TIR) in the exporter's own country. This applies to the following regulated products:

• Household-, commercial electrical and gas appliances
• Others (facial tissue papers, cigarettes, melamine tableware)

Repeated deliveries of the same product may be handled by a simplified procedure. The TIR is based on international technical standards – such as IEC regulations for electrical products, in conjunction with various local guidelines.

Ministry of Communications Approval (Type Approval Certificate)
All devices intended for use in the public telephone network require authorization from the Ministry of Communications (MOC). TÜV Rheinland can help you to gain the necessary approval for these imports to Kuwait.

Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme

Emirates Authority for Metrology and Standardization (ESMA) regulates below listed consumer products for the UAE market.

Consequently, an ECAS certificate or a product certification mark such as Emirates Quality Mark, Energy Efficiency Label, Oxo-biodegradable Mark or an Organic Mark is required:

TÜV Rheinland is authorized as Notified Body to issue ECAS certificates for the following product categories:

1. Low Voltage Equipment (LVE)
2. Energy Efficiency Standardization & Labeling (EESL)
3. Detergents
4. Cosmetics
5. Petroleum products
6. Perfumes
7. Tobacco products & labeling
8. ROHS under final approval

TRA Approval (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority)

Telecom products imported into the UAE must prove compliance with the approval regulations and standards of the TRA. Our experts offer all kind of testing services for compliance with the authority’s standards.

Click here for detailed information about how to access the IRAQI mark

G-Mark by GSO
TÜV Rheinland was one of the first organizations to be registered as Notified Body under the Gulf Technical Regulations for both Toys and Electrical products. We can provide the necessary evaluation and approval services to allow for the regulatory Gulf conformity marking (“G-mark”) for products sold in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) member countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Yemen.

Electrical Equipment and Appliances

For electrical products specified in List (2) of the Gulf Technical Regulation (BD-142004-01), the involvement of a GSO Notified Body to evaluate the technical documentation including the manufacturer’s risk analysis, is mandatory. The conformity assessment as well covers testing, certification (Gulf Type Examination Certificate) and registration. Relevant products include e.g. household appliances, plugs, socket outlets and chargers. Requirements include safety, electromagnetic compatibility and compliance with the national requirements of the Gulf States.

Children Toys

Children’s toys manufactured in or imported to the Gulf states must fulfill all particular safety requirements listed under the technical regulation related to physical, mechanical, chemical, flammability, electrical, hygiene and radioactive properties. Tests need to be performed by a Notified Body laboratory and a Gulf Type Examination is required.

Importers need verification of toy safety by a GSO Notified Body for each shipment to the GCC market, unless they can demonstrate that the manufacturer has complied with all obligations in the Regulation.

Obligations to manufacturer or importer

In addition to compliance with technical requirements for products and the corresponding conformity assessment procedure, the manufacturers or importers are also obligated to ensure quality in production and retain technical documentation in order to legally affix the Gulf Conformity Marking (“G-Mark”) to their products.

TÜV Rheinland is accredited by GAC and registered by GSO as a Notified Body under these two Gulf Technical Regulations.

We are happy to support you with our Market Access Solution to the Gulf States.

Verification of Conformity Program

The “Verification of Conformity“ Program (PVoC) regulates the import of several

types of goods to Egypt. Furthermore, manufacturers or owners of trade marks

should be registered at the Egyptian GOEIC (General Organization for Export and

Import Control). TÜV Rheinland is authorized to test, inspect and issue the required ‘Certificates of Inspection (CoI)’ for regulated goods.

Products in Scope (examples):

• Footwear
• Home textiles
• Bags and purses made of textile or leather
• Various foods
• Soap and detergents
• Tableware, cutleries and utensils
• Sanitary ware, tubs, sinks, toilet and toilet seats
• Reinforced steel bars
• Household appliances (stoves, blenders, AC system, fans, washing machines, fryers, heaters)
• Offices and household furniture
• Bicycles and motorcycles
• Household lighting equipment
• Children’s toys

We can help you develop new markets for your products with our global expertise in technical approvals and certifications. Our experts are fully experienced in approval requirements and can manage the required testing.

With our one-stop-shop services, you can have your product tested, certified, and shipped to the destination market as efficiently as possible.

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