On the global trade stage, the Middle East market attracts many enterprises due to its unique geographical location, abundant resources, and growing consumer demand. However, to successfully enter the Middle Eastern market, companies must first overcome the important hurdle of product certification. Among these, GCC certification and GCTS marking play a key role in the … Read more
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), consisting of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Yemen (for certain products), implements mandatory GCC certification (GCC Conformity Marking) for certain products to ensure compliance with technical regulations and safety standards in the Gulf region. Applicable Product Scope GCC certification primarily regulates the following high-risk products (updated … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us 1. Applicable Product Scope GCC certification is a mandatory entry certification for certain products in the member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, etc.), mainly applicable to categories related to public safety, health, and environmental protection. The specific categories include: Low … Read more
Background As of January 1, 2011, the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO) has implemented mandatory G mark certification for toys exported to the seven countries of the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Yemen). Toys must obtain this certification and affix the G mark label to clear customs. Since July … Read more
1. What is GCC Certification? GCC stands for General Certificate of Conformity. It is a written general conformity certificate statement that manufacturers and importers of general use products (i.e., non-children’s products) must issue based on reasonable testing, as stipulated in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Manufacturers and importers of general use products … Read more
In the wave of global trade, countries have established various product certification standards to protect the rights of their consumers and maintain market order. For companies looking to enter the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states market, GCC certification is an indispensable “key”. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the steps and related … Read more
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has decided to publish new requirements for electric bicycles under 16 CFR part 1512 in the Federal Register, after fully considering comments from the industry and consumers. This standard officially took effect in December. Electric bicycles (also known as e-bikes) are two-wheeled vehicles used by individuals, which enhance … Read more
1. What is GCC Certification? GCC stands for General Certificate of Conformity. It is a written general conformity certificate that manufacturers and importers of general use products (i.e., non-children’s products) must issue based on reasonable testing, as stipulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Manufacturers and importers of general use products subject … Read more
The GCC certification, also known as G-Mark certification, stands for Gulf Cooperation Council. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was established in May 1981 and is the primary political and economic organization in the Gulf region, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The GSO, or Gulf Standardization Organization, was established to ensure the safety and quality of … Read more