Why Certification:

With certification, companies are communicating to customers and stakeholders that they aim to operate within a proven framework to achieve customer

satisfaction, regulatory requirements, health and safety obligations and more.

The Challenge:

An increasing number of consumers are choosing safe and healthy products when making a purchase decision. Consumers want proof that the products are free of harmful substances and are produced safely and healthily. This consumer shift is placing manufacturers and retailers under a great pressure to ensure their products meet the standards and regulations.

Solution:

GCA is an emerging certification body, offering
a comprehensive range of conformity services to assist
organizations comply with a host of industry and
regulatory standards.

The compliance validates their products and builds trust
with end consumers – which is extremely important.

Consumers in Saudi market and consumers of far away
communities…

Certification Program:

SABER
SASO Quality Mark
SFDA Food Certification
SFDA Cosmetics Certification
Gulf Conformity Mark – Low Voltage Devices
Gulf Conformity Mark – Toys
SASO Water Efficiency Label
GSO Water Efficiency Label
SASO OXO Biodegradable Plastics
Oman AC Energy Efficiency Label
Bahrain AC Energy Efficiency Label
Pre-shipment Inspection Program by GOEIC

Benefits associated with certification:

Manage risks and proof of due diligence
Save time and money
Greater opportunities and market access
Create and enhance your credibility and customer trust
Certification assists with fast customs clearance
System and acquire CoCs accordingly

Larger than life cause

Most importantly, each of these certification programs is initiated and rooted in the dire need of safety.
Safety of our people, their health, the environment and our planet. Each certification program contributes in its own way in preserving our invaluable resources, time and cost.

GCA actively chooses to stand by the core necessity of these certification programs and thus far
plays its role in making our lives safe and sound by applying higher levels of quality and standards.

SABER

SABER is a digital tool under Product Safety Program by Saudi Standards, Metrology & Quality Organization (SASO). This system in place ensures
only safe products reach the hands of consumers in Saudi market.
It facilitates to register your products and receive the following certificates
to reach Saudi market. Conditions apply for regulated and non-regulated products
a) Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC)
b) Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC)
Who needs it
– Local importers and international exporters
– International and local manufacturers

SASO Quality Mark

A mark approved by Saudi Standards, Metrology &Quality Organization (SASO) for usage on products that represent highest level of conformity according to the international standard ISO/IEC 17065.
Who needs this mark:
– Local and international manufacturers
– Importers and exporters
Consumers of electrical, mechanical, chemical,
construction and building materials and food actively look for this mark for assurance of the products.
Duration: between 15 to 90 working days (for different purposes) For more information on mandatory and non-mandatory
products, requirements, process and cost

SFDA Food Certification

Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) mandates Food Certificate of
Conformity to guarantee quality and safety of food products reaching
consumers in Saudi market.
Traders can acquire it in the form of Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC)
Who needs it
– Local food importers
– Food exporters from Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Middle East
(23 countries but mandates apply)
– International manufacturers
For more information on requirements, process and cost

G Mark –Low Voltage Devices

Gulf Conformity Mark is a mark introduced by GCC
Standardization Organization (GSO) for low voltage devices. It
indicates that the electrical devices conform to the requirements
of health, safety and environment.
Low voltage devices found with this mark are safe for use.
Therefore, users in GCC member states actively look for this
mark on the product prior to their purchase.
Who needs this mark
– Local and international manufacturers of low voltage devices
(50 -1000V for Alternate Current and 75-1500V for Direct Current)

Gulf Conformity Mark -Toys

The Gulf Conformity Mark is a mandatory requirement for sale or distribution of toys in the markets of GCC member states which

started on 01.01.2014.

Affixing the G Mark on a product is a proof that it conforms to the Gulf standards & the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) Toy Technical Regulation. Also, that it meets the quality and safety requirements.

SASO Water Efficiency Label

Water Efficiency Label is introduced by Saudi Standards, Metrology &
Quality Organization (SASO) for usage on water consumption sanitary
ware products.
Objective: The objective is to conserve water and use tools that help do
that.
Sanitary ware products found with this label are environment friendly.
Therefore, more and more users actively look for this label prior to their
decision of purchase.
Who needs this mark
– Local manufacturers of sanitary ware products
– International manufacturers of sanitary ware products
– Importers and exporters of water sanitary products
Having this mark eases registration of your product on SABER and receive
PCoC or SCoC accordingly.
For more information on requirements, process and cost

GSO Water Efficiency Labeling

Water Efficiency Label is also introduced by GCC Standardization
Organization (GSO) for usage on water consumption sanitary ware
products for markets in the GCC member states. It indicates that the
products conform to the requirements of health, safety and environment.
Objective: The objective is to conserve water and use tools that help do
that.
Sanitary ware products found with this label are environment friendly.
Therefore, more and more users actively look for this label prior to their
decision of purchase.
Who needs this mark
– Local manufacturers of sanitary ware products
– International manufacturers of sanitary ware products
– Importers and exporters of water sanitary products
Having this Mark will smooth entry of your goods to the market of designated Gulf countries.
For more information on requirements, process and cost

SASO OXO Biodegradable Plastics

It is a mark introduced by Saudi Standards, Metrology & Quality
Organization (SASO) for usage on plastic products that indicate the
plastic is biodegradable.
The objective is to conserve the environment, the consumers and
all living creatures.
It is an important cause that MOTABAQAH stands by.
Who needs this mark – Local manufacturers of plastic products – International manufacturers of plastic products – Importers of plastic products
With an increasing awareness, consumers of plastic products are
mindful and look for this mark to ensure biodegradability.
For more information on requirements, process and cost

Oman AC Energy Efficiency Label

The Energy Efficiency Label is introduced by GCC
Standardization Organization (GSO). It is meant to label air conditioners and indicate that they conform to the requirements of health, safety and environment.
Air Conditioners found with this label are environment friendly.
Therefore, users in Oman market actively look for it prior to their purchase.
It is a higher cause that GCA stands by.
Who needs this mark
– Local manufacturers of air conditioners
– Importers and exporters of air conditioners
– International manufacturers of air conditioners

Bahrain AC Energy Efficiency Label

The Energy Efficiency Label is introduced by GCC
Standardization Organization (GSO). It is meant to label air conditioners and indicate that they conform to the requirements of health, safety and environment. Air Conditioners found with this label are environment friendly.
Therefore, users in Bahrain market actively look for it prior to their purchase.
It is a higher cause that GCA stands by.
Who needs this mark
– Local manufacturers of air conditioners
– Importers and exporters of air conditioners
– International manufacturers of air conditioners

Pre-shipment Inspection Program by GOEIC

General Organization for Export & Import Control (GOEIC) is a government agency that regulates and facilitates the flow of trade between Egypt and other countries. This authority has mandated pre-shipment inspection of goods in the country of export. The objective is to make sure that safe products reach the consumers in Egypt market.
GCA is an authorized body by GOEIC to perform the pre-shipment inspection and issue certificate of conformity.
We can provide this service for 27 different products and anywhere in the world.
Who needs this mark
– International manufacturers and exporters to Egypt
– Local importers in Egypt
– Freight forwarders, traders and brokers

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