Gulf Conformity Mark (G mark) 

The Gulf Conformity Mark (G Mark) is a conformity certificate owned and issued by the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO) to the children toys and Low Voltage Electrical products prepared for exporting to the Gulf Coordinating Council (GCC) countries to ensure their safety and compliance to the technical regulation. 

The GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) was established as Regional Standardization Organization by the resolution of the GCC Supreme Council with the membership of The State of the United Arab Emirates, The Kingdom of Bahrain, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Sultanate of Oman, The State of Qatar, and The State of Kuwait. The main aim is to enhance cooperation among its members in the field of standardization to unify and maintain product safety and quality standards.

G Mark regulatory requirement 

The G Mark is applied under the Low Voltage Technical Regulation, BD142004-01. There are two lists of regulated products subject to the Gulf Conformity Mark that define the obligations of the importer or manufacturer for each. 

List 1 products:

For products within the scope of List 1 a Self-Declaration of Conformity is required, in addition to maintaining a quality control system in the manufacturing facility to ensure products are manufactured in controlled conditions.

List 2 products:

Notified Body:

For the products within the scope of List 2 importer or manufacturer must choose a Notified Body (NB), to carry out inspection and technical test of the product and to verify its compliance with the relevant technical regulations and that the facility and has a production-quality system then issue the evaluation report. 

Conformity Tracking System (GCTS):

List 2 products are also required to be registered in the product tracking system of GSO and label the “Gulf Conformity Tracking Symbol” (GCTS) on the product and its packaging. 

G Mark documentary requirements

• IECEE CB/ GAC/ ILAC report test report.
• Manufacturer/ Importer Declaration of Conformity.
• Product risk assessment report according to the gulf and international standards.
• Electromagnetic compatibility test report.
• The product explanatory data.

G Mark objectives

• The Gulf Conformity Mark is a part of the GSO efforts to unify the standardization activities in the GCC countries.
• The G Mark is an important factor in implementing the signed Economic Agreement among the GCC countries.
• Maintaining the cooperation and coordination among standardization bodies in the GCC countries, which contributes to developing the production methods and raise the quality and safety of traded products. 
• Protecting the consumer and environment health and safety.
• Enhancing the GCC countries’ economy, and ridding of trade technical barriers.

How can SanedCert help you to obtain the G Mark?

• Providing effective consultancy regarding tests and measurements for safety, and energy efficiency. 
• Helping regarding the mandatory pre-export verification of Conformity (PVoC) to comply with the regional G-mark and the national schemes of the Gulf countries.

Why SanedCert?

• We prepare you for success with the required testing, and inspection certifications. 
• We help you regarding risk analysis reports, technical files, and certificates of  conformity when required.
• We provide manufacturers with expert support and guidance on the Gulf technical regulations and G marking requirements and procedures. 
• We provide you with the latest changes and updates regarding the scheme.
• We deal with a global network of ISO / IEC  17025 accredited testing laboratories.
• We have been working with market access to the Gulf region for many years, both directly, and through local partners.
• Our experience and knowledge will allow a smooth process to obtain the G Mark.

Contact us to start your journey to obtain the G Mark where we can help you to meet all the requirements.