The GC logo certification certificate serves as an entry certificate for products entering the markets of the seven Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen), and its certification adopts the latest versions of GSO/IEC/EN and other standards. When the standard version is updated, the transition period for the old version of the standard is 2 years. After the transition period ends, the GC logo certification will force the adoption of the latest version of the standard. After the release of the new standard, certificates obtained based on the old version must be updated before the mandatory implementation date of the new standard, otherwise the certificate will be suspended or revoked. The following table shows the release time and mandatory implementation dates of the new version of the GC logo certification standard.
GC Mark Certification
Seven Gulf countries have implemented mandatory GC certification for 13 major categories of electrical equipment and children's toys. The Gulf Conformance Mark, also known as the Gulf Conformance Mark, includes both the GC mark and the compliance traceability QR code in its entirety.
Applicable country
Applicable countries include Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Yemen.
Applicable products
Household electric fans, household refrigerators/freezers/refrigeration and freezing equipment, washing machines/clothes dryers/drying all-in-one machines, mixers/grinders/juicers, toasters (toasters), household electric heating devices (heaters), microwaves, other stoves, cooking utensils, cooking appliances, electric stoves, grills and roasters, instant or storage water heaters, immersion electric water heaters, electric hair salons and dryers, electric irons Plug sockets and converters, air conditioning, children's toys.
Authentication mode
1. Type test
2. Compliance inspection (applicable to toy products, when the importer holds a certificate and there is no associated manufacturer)
Certification standards
GSO/IEC/EN
GC Mark Certification Tips
Electrical equipment accepts CB test certificates and test report results for GC mark certification.