What is the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC Certification?
GCC Certification is a certification system established by the Gulf Cooperation Council member countries to ensure that products entering the region meet certain safety, quality, and environmental standards. GCC Certification is applicable to multiple product categories, aiming to protect consumers' health and safety and promote trade between member countries.
The role of GCC certification
GCC Certification ensures that products meet the unified safety standards set by the Gulf Cooperation Council member countries. Certified products can be marked with the G-mark, indicating free circulation between member countries.
This certification is an entry certificate for products to enter the markets of Gulf Cooperation Council member countries (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman).
GCC Certification Process
Submit Certification Application
Enterprise submits GCC certification application to a designated certification institution and provides relevant product technical documents, specifications, test reports, etc.
- Complete GCC certification application form
- Prepare product technical documents
- Gather relevant test reports and specifications
Product Testing
Enterprise conducts product testing in a GCC accredited laboratory according to relevant Gulf standards methods and requirements.
- Safety Requirements testing
- EMC Requirements testing
- Special testing for specific products
File Review and Assessment
Certification institution reviews application materials and assesses whether the product meets the technical requirements and standards of GCC certification.
- Technical document review
- Test report evaluation
- Product specification confirmation
Obtain Certificate and Mark Usage
After file review, GSO issues GCC certificate, and the enterprise can affix the G-mark on the product and packaging.
- Obtain GCC certification certificate
- Affix G-mark on the product
- Product can be freely circulated in GCC member countries
GCC Certification Product Scope
Certification Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Certification Cycle | Generally 4-12 weeks, depending on the product type and test complexity |
| Certificate Validity | One year from the signing date |
| Annual Fee | Usually no annual management fee |
| Mark Usage | Must affix the G-mark on the product or packaging |
Application Materials
List of Required Documents
- Product manual and technical documents
- Product drawings (electrical schematics, PCB diagrams, structural diagrams, etc.)
- List of Key Components/Raw Materials
- Valid CB testing certificate and report (within 3 years of validity)
- EMC Test Report (if applicable)
- Product photos (appearance, nameplate, etc.)
- Applicant/Manufacturer/Manufacturer Contact Information
Certification Notices
Important Notice
- Since July 1, 2016, part of low voltage electrical equipment has been subject to GCC certification requirements
- CB certificate and report within 3 years of validity can be used for application, but it needs to be confirmed whether it contains national deviations
- EMC certificate report needs to be issued by a GSO accredited institution
- Part of products may need to apply for SC conformity certificate under SABER certification in addition to GCC certification for customs clearance
- G-mark certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue
