G-Mark
Adopting the right approach will ensure you avoid costly fines, delayed shipments, or risk of company blacklisting at KSA Customs Ports and Borders.
The G-Mark certificate is needed in order to apply for the registration in SABER platform since the 1st April 2019.
G-Mark Certification
Scope of Certification for G Mark:
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G-Mark for Low Voltage Equipment
The Technical Regulation for Low voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances (BD-142004-01) establishes the mandatory requirements for safety and electromagnetic compatibility for this type of equipment and appliances before being marketed in Gulf countries. Electrical equipment means all devices, electrical/electronic apparatuses and accessories containing electrical and/or electronic components designed to be used with low voltage.
The Gulf Mark (G Mark) aims to establish a single market, allowing the free movement of these products in the member countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). The countries included in the scheme are: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
SABERSAUDI will assist you with evaluating technical requirements and preparation of documentation and provide the risk analysis for products such as household utilities, plugs, socket outlets, chargers and other similar products.
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Low Electrical Appliances are categorized in the two categories:
► List 1 Regulated Products
Manufacturers of List 1 products must have a system in place—typically a factory quality control system—in order to ensure products are being manufactured and assembled in a controlled manner. This includes production line testing to confirm the product quality and integrity so as to maintain conformity within the design intent.
Once all these elements have been completed the manufacturer can affix the proper G Marking on the product and draw up a written Declaration of Conformity.
► List 2 Regulated Products
Manufacturers must choose a single Notified Body (NB) entity, to examine the technical design of a product and verify that it meets the requirements of the applicable Gulf Technical Regulations. This will help the issuance of an evaluation report with a Gulf Type Examination Certificate.
The Notified Body must also ensure the manufacturing has a production quality system implemented in order to confirm that the product is being manufactured in accordance to the technical specifications.
The product manufacturer still must create a technical construction file for each model of product, and this documentation must include a risk analysis / assessment report and test reports, among the other additional documentation requirements noted for List 1 products, but with the inclusion of the Notified Body’s issued evaluation report with Type Examination Certificate.
Product categories within List 2 are primarily in the area of IEC 60335 (Home Appliances), such as:
G-Mark for Toys
Partner with SABERSAUDI to bring safe and compliant toys to the GCC countries. We have Notified Bodies and laboratories approved by the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) to test and certify toys against the legislative requirements for qualification of the G-Mark.
Our experts can help you to carry the necessary sampling, testing and certification efficiently and professionally.
Request a G-MARK For Toys
Application Requirements
- GSO Application Form
- Manufacturer Declaration of Conformity.
- Written Declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any other notified Body
- IEC CB Certificate & Test Report according to updated version of applicable standard
- Rating label
- Requirement for Electromagnetic Compatibility
- EMC Test Report (Internal or Third Party) according to CISPR/IEC updated Standards
- Product Photo
What SABERSADUI can do for you?
►Provide end to end technical support to follow the processes and procedures of GSO to apply the Gmark.
►Testing of the toy from recognized and permitted laboratories in accordance with GSO specified standards.
►Completion of the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity.
►Technical assessment and evaluation of existing/available product information.
►Manufacturing/production facilities inspection
To learn more about GSO’s Technical regulations and procedures please Click Here!
FAQs:
It is a harmonized compliance scheme that facilitates the movement of low voltage equipment and devices to the GCC member countries by eliminating technical barriers and unifying customs requirements. This establishes a common market scheme that guarantees quality and safety for consumers.
GSO Technical Regulations require suppliers of certain goods to go through checks on their products to see if they are “fit” for the Gulf countries’ common market, meaning they are safe to use and of good quality.
These check procedures make up the “Conformity Assessment” and require the manufacturer to involve independent third-party organizations to determine if their products meet the Gulf standards.
- International recognition of the product conformity
- Fulfilling a mandatory requirement for distributing the product in GCC market.
The Notified Body must also ensure the manufacturing has a production quality system implemented in order to confirm that the product is being manufactured in accordance to the technical specifications.
No, the GSO database currently only generates the tracking symbol to be used by the NBs on their certificates. Therefore at this moment manufacturers have to design the GCTS according to the rules and dimensional requirements in the guideline.
To learn more about the GCTS rules and dimensional requirements please Click Here
SABERSAUDI can support manufacturers with preparation of compliant artwork designs of the regulatory markings required by legislation.
The QR code is contained in the tracking symbol on the certificate which can be obtained from the Notified Body.
The GCC Conformity Marking (or in short: “G-mark”) can be downloaded as high-resolution image from the GSO website in the section “Home » Activities » Conformity » Regulatory System » GC Marking”.
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Start with a product-scope and technical-file review
A product name alone does not determine its G-Mark route. Share the model, intended use, toy age group or electrical ratings, product and packaging photographs, and available test reports.
- Review the applicable regulation and conformity-assessment route.
- Identify gaps in testing, risk assessment, labels and instructions.
- Coordinate with a notified body when the route requires its involvement, then address file-review and traceability requirements.
Toys and electrical equipment follow different requirements, and List 1 and List 2 electrical procedures differ. G-Mark does not automatically replace SABER or other national approvals. For the official background, consult GSO’s electrical-equipment guidance and children’s-toy guidance.
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