Recently, the 62368 standard version of the GCC of the seven Gulf countries has been updated, and the corresponding certificates within the validity period need to complete the standard update before the start of the enforcement period.
GCC standards update list
What is the GCC?
GCC is the abbreviation of Gulf Cooperation Council. It was established in 1981 and currently includes the following seven member countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Yemen. The GCC aims to promote economic, political, social and cultural cooperation among member states and is an important political and economic organization in the Middle East.
Advantages of GCC certification in the seven Gulf countries：
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A certificate can be used for 5 years without any additional annual fees.
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One certificate can be used in 7 countries
Notes on GCC certification of the seven Gulf countries：
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Valid CB and EMC certificate reporting applications can be used
You can apply for CB certificate reports and EMC certificate reports within 3 years of validity. The agency will review whether the report contains national deviations and meets the requirements; this EMC certificate report needs to be issued by an accreditation agency designated by GSO.
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Product instructions need to be bilingual in English + Arabic
Product instructions need to be bilingual in English + Arabic
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After obtaining the G-mark, you also need to apply for the customs clearance certification certificate of the corresponding country.
After getting the G-mark, if the product is exported to these 7 countries, you still need to apply for the customs clearance certification certificate of the corresponding country.
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No factory audit required
It should be noted that there is no need to audit the factory. The G-mark certificate is valid for three years from the date of issuance, and an annual fee needs to be paid.
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Products with plugs also need to undergo random testing
Since the plug requirements in the seven countries are different, products with plugs need to be randomly tested.
GCC certification process of the seven Gulf countries：
NO.1 The manufacturer provides product information, samples and GCC certification application form
NO.2 The agency conducts document review, evaluates the safety and electromagnetic compatibility of products according to GCC technical regulations, determines product testing standards and conducts testing;
NO.3 The organization completes the test, writes and reviews the report, and registers the product in the GSO database. The certification system assigns the registration number of the product.
NO.4 The organization issues a G-mark form certificate and grants the customer the right to use the G-mark mark on the product..
