Standards in the UAE
Andreas Höfer
IMEA Chief Regional Officer
Valerie-Laura Wagner
Agenda
TÜV Rheinland Group
Standards Organizations Overview
UAE Set - Up
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TÜV Rheinland Group
Standards Organizations Overview
UAE Set - Up
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TÜV Rheinland Group History
Our Milestones Over The Past Century
1970 First foreign
subsidiary
1900 First
Vehicle
Inspection
1872 Founded
as a German
Boiler Inspection
Body
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2012 Celebration
of 140 Years in
operations
2014 Operating in
66 countries with
more than 18.000
employees
TÜV Rheinland Middle East Milestones
2005
2006
Start of Dubai
operations with
focus on Market
Access
2008
Accreditation
by ESMA for
ISO 17020
2011
Inauguration of Abu
Dhabi Head Office
with focus on Oil &
Gas and Railway
projects
Launch of
Saudi Arabia
Office
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2013
Start of Kuwait and
Qatar operations
2014
More than 300 experts
on board
UN Global Compact
Responsible Actions
We are committed to the principles of the UN Global Compact.
This means that we abide by a set of basic values with regard to
 Human rights
 Labor standards
 Environmental protection
 Fighting corruption
We fully support these values and apply them in all we do.
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TÜV Rheinland Vision, Mission and Responsibility
Vision
Our Goal Is To Be the World’s Best Independent
Provider of Technical Services for Testing,
Inspection, Certification, Consultation and Training.
Mission
We Make Our Clients More Successful.
Responsibility
We Make Life Safer.
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Our Services
Testing
Inspecting
Products
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Certifying
Systems
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Qualifying
Processes
Consulting
People
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Standards Organizations Overview
UAE Set - Up
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Standards Organizations Overview
World Trade Organization
World Standards Cooperation
1.
IEC (International Electro-technical Committee)
2.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
3.
ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council)
GSO (GCC Standardization Organization)
G - Mark Approval
Countries
1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2. Kuwait
3. UAE
4. Bahrain
5. Qatar
6. Oman
7. Yemen
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GSO Certificate
Standard Organizations
SASO
PAI
ESMA
BSMD
QS
DGSM
YSMO
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Year of Establishment
1992
1996
2001
1988
2002
1976
2010
Standards Organizations Overview
World Trade Organization
World Standards Cooperation
1.
IEC (International Electro-technical Committee)
2.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
3.
ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council)
GSO (GCC Standardization Organization)
G - Mark Approval
Countries
1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2. Kuwait
3. UAE
4. Bahrain
5. Qatar
6. Oman
7. Yemen
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GSO Certificate
Standard Organizations
SASO
PAI
ESMA
BSMD
QS
DGSM
YSMO
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Year of Establishment
1992
1996
2001
1988
2002
1976
2010
G – Mark Approval
G - Mark Scope
The harmonized G-Mark aims at opening the market to all GCC countries with one approval
Two conformity schemes established / in progress:
 Toys
 Low voltage devices (starting from July 2015)
More harmonized regulations on GSO level are in planning with further details awaited
Facts and Figures on the G - Mark for Toys
Established
GTTR* almost
Obtain
in 2011
identical to European
certification to
Toys Directive
affix the G-Mark
88/378/EC
on toys
* Gulf Toys Technical Regulation
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• 6 different modules
• Module A is a self declaration
(similar to CE mark)
• GCC notified body is
Saudi Specialized Laboratories
(Motabaqah) STC
Standards Organizations Overview
World Trade Organization
World Standards Cooperation
1.
IEC (International Electro-technical Committee)
2.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
3.
ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council)
GSO (GCC Standardization Organization)
G - Mark Approval
Countries
1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2. Kuwait
3. UAE
4. Bahrain
5. Qatar
6. Oman
7. Yemen
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GSO Certificate
Standard Organizations
SASO
PAI
ESMA
BSMD
QS
DGSM
YSMO
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Year of Establishment
1992
1996
2001
1988
2002
1976
2010
GSO Certificate
Program Details
Established in 2005
GSO Certificates required for:
Issued by GSO
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Motor Vehicles
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Passenger Car Tyres

MPV*, Bus, Truck and Trailer Tyres

From July 2014 – Motorcycles and Motorcycle Tyres
*Multi Purpose Vehicle
Example: Vehicle Export to the UAE
UAE part of GCC
Vehicles require
Additional national
GSO Certificate
regulations obtain for
vehicles in the UAE
Detailed procedure for the GSO
Link
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Certificates online available
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1. GSO Certificate for GCC
access
2. Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
for UAE access issued by
ECAS
GSO Certificate - National Regulations
Additional list of national standards organizations which can adopt further requirements
for product imports into the particular GCC countries
Country
Standard Organization
Logo
Government Program
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
SASO
MoCI
SFDA (Cosmetics)
Kuwait
PAI
KUCAS
UAE
ESMA
ECAS
Bahrain
BDSM
No program
Qatar
QS
Conformity Assessment Program
(no particular name)
Oman
DGSM
Conformity Assessment Program
(under implementation)
Yemen
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YSMO
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No program
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Standardization Organizations Overview
UAE Set - Up
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UAE Set-Up Overview
ESMA is the Federal Authority of Standards
Accreditation body for UAE - ENAS
ECAS Program for UAE – additional requirements from each Emirate can apply
Emirates
Local Quality
Council
Local Accreditation Body
Local Regulations
Enforcing Entities
Abu Dhabi
QCC – AD
DAC

ESMA - ECAS
Sharjah

Civil Defence
Ajman

Municipality
Ra’s al Chaima

Dubai Health
Authority
Dubai
Um Al Quwain
Fujairah
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Dubai Example
UAE Set-Up ESMA I
ESMA is the Federal Authority of Standards
Emirates Authority
Established
in 2001For Standardization and Metrology
 ESMA is a member of the Gulf Standardization and metrology Organization (GSO)
 It is the nationally recognized body in UAE for issuing National Standards
 The standardization work is conducted by technical committees which can obtain assistance from
groups of experts
Technical Committee
Technical committees consist of qualified representatives of the industrial and trade sectors,
research institutes, public authorities, consumer or professional bodies.
The Standardization Department (SD) (that considers suggestions from Technical Committees)
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Prepare and publish new standards
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Adopt International, European and Gulf Standards

Revise and update Emirates standards
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UAE Set-Up ESMA II
Technical Committee Participation
All GCC member countries are obliged to form Standards / Technical committees.
For ESMA (UAE) following requirements are raised for potential committee members:
•
Operations within the UAE
•
Experts from the private and government bodies are invited to participate
Point of contact
Mrs Faraj Al Zarooni – Head of Standards Committees at ESMA
alzarooni@esma.ae
00971 4 294 4434
More information
Link
online available
Technical Committees - Overview
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Agriculture Products
Animal Products
Electrical & Electronic Products
Building Materials & Construction Sector
Mechanical Products & Vehicles
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Petroleum Products & Lubricants
Chemical & Plastic Products
Metrology Sector
Information & Information Technology Sector
UAE Set-Up ENAS
Accreditation body for UAE - ENAS
Established
in 2004 Accreditation System
Emirates National
They accredit various types of CABs including

Testing & calibration labs

Medical labs

Inspection bodies

Product certification bodies

Certification bodies for QMS, EMS & FSMS etc.
ENAS is an associate member of ILAC and IAS
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UAE Set-Up DAC
Dubai Accreditation Center - DAC
Established in 2005
Local and exclusive accreditation body
Full Member of ILAC and IAF
for Dubai state
A test report or certificate issued by DAC accredited
CAB is also recognised by other signatories of the IAF
and ILAC
Technical Committee at DAC
Technical Committees based on standards
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Committee Requirements

Testing accreditation

Accredited CAB* of DAC

Inspection accreditation

Invitations based on their demand

Certification accreditation
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* Conformity Assessment Body
UAE Set-Up QCC – Abu Dhabi
Quality and Conformity Council Abu Dhabi – QCC AD
QCC supports Abu Dhabi stakeholders in development of UAE standards through engagement with
ESMA
QCC Conformity Schemes – Trust Mark as voluntary mark
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Water Fixtures
Window Safety Fixtures
Exterior and Interior Paints
Exterior LED Luminaires
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Adhesives and Sealants
Polyethylene Plastic Pipes
Household Electrical Appliances
Wiring devices
Children Toys
Technical Committees
Requirements to join

Work group to adapt suitable standards for
Abu Dhabi Region
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Two committees
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Water, energy, built environment and waste
Food, agriculture, healthcare, medicine
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Organization has to be located in Abu Dhabi
Technical or academic experts can apply for
with an up to date CV to
Mr. Enda McDonnell
Senior Specialist Standardization Services
00971 2 406 6681
UAE Set-Up ECAS Program
ECAS - National Conformity Assessment Program of the UAE
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Program covers all Emirates in the UAE

CoC required for a list of regulated products

Additional requirements from each Emirate can apply to get granted access for products
Dubai Emirate
UAE wide
ECAS Program
Municipality
Civil Defence
Dubai Health Authority
 Electrical and
 All Food products
 Fire protection and
 Medicine and medical
household appliances
 Cigarettes
 Vehicles and Tires
 Oxo-biodegradation of
plastic
 LPG Cylinders and
Valves
 Cosmetics
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Emergency Systems
products
Link
Regulation Booklet
ECAS is the overarching Program applicable to the whole UAE,
additional requirements from Emirates may apply as shown in this
example
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Dubai as Practical Example
Summary
 ESMA manages the ECAS Program autonomously
 No appointed inspection companies required to issue the CoC
 If the exporting product is not listed in the ECAS Program nor in
any other local authority, the shipment does not require any
Conformity Assessment
 Each Emirate has its own local authorities with applicable
regulations
For more detailed information the experts of TÜV Rheinland Middle East can assist:
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Issa Alaydie
0971 04 233 9025
John Britto
0971 04 233 9089
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Abbreviations List
 Bahrain - BSMD - Bahrain Standards and Metrology Directorate
 Qatar – QS - Laboratories and Standardization Affairs
 Oman – DGSM - The Directorate General for Specifications and Measurements
 Yemen – YSMO - The Yemen Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Organization
 UAE – ESMA – Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology
 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – SASO - The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization
 Kuwait – PAI - Public Authority for Industry
 GTTR - Gulf Toys Technical Regulation
 CoC – Certificate of Conformity
 DAC – Dubai Accreditation Center
 QCC – Quality and Conformity Council
 ECAS - Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme
 UAE – United Arab Emirates
 CAB – Conformity Assessment Body
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