The Middle East region has strict and diverse certification requirements for electronic and electrical products. The certification systems implemented by different countries have their own focuses in terms of applicable scope, technical standards, and application procedures. To assist enterprises in efficiently expanding the market in the Middle East, this article will systematically review the low-voltage product certification requirements of the seven Gulf countries, helping you quickly grasp the key information for export compliance.

According to the regulations of the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO), all household appliances and low-voltage electrical appliances entering the markets of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen must obtain the G-Mark certification. This is a mandatory prerequisite for customs clearance and market access. 

What is G-Mark?
G-Mark, also known as "Gulf Compliance Mark", is an authoritative certification for products to meet the technical regulations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This mark is a mandatory requirement. When selling specific products in the seven GSO member countries' markets (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Yemen), one must hold this valid certificate. The validity period is generally 3 years.

Which products require G-Mark certification?
According to the Low Voltage Technical Regulations of the Gulf Standard Organization (GSO), the product list: Class 13 of household electrical equipment and appliances in TC143307-01 must undergo mandatory certification, including: 
Household electric fan 
Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigeration and freezing equipment 
Centrifugal dryers and washing machines 
Food grinder and mixer 
Toaster

Electric hair dryer and hand dryer 
Household electric heating appliances 
Microwave oven

Other ovens: cookware, cooking pans, cooking rings, grills and ovens for baking 
Instantaneous electric water heater, storage-type electric water heater or immersion-type electric water heater 
Electric iron

Plug, socket, adapter, extension cord assembly and charger 
air conditioner

(The product range may be updated. For the most accurate information, please refer to the latest regulations and consultations.) 

Documents for applying for G-Mark certification for low-voltage products
①. Complete the certification application form; 
②. Manufacturer's Compliance Declaration (DoC) 
③. Manufacturer Risk Assessment Report; 
④. Business licenses of the manufacturer and the factory; 
⑤. Brand registration certificate or trademark authorization document (if applicable); 
⑥. Product technical documents (including product photos, nameplates, packaging diagrams, user manual, explosion diagram, circuit diagram, etc.) 
⑦. Third-party testing report (must comply with safety and EMC standards for low-voltage electrical appliances); 
⑧. Product photos (with GCC QR code).