Global Market Access

Entering international markets involves navigating complex regulatory frameworks. TÜV NORD supports structured market access by aligning product compliance with national requirements through certification, audit and inspection services. Across multiple sectors—from cosmetics and chemicals to automotive and electrical products—technical expertise helps address regulatory obligations while supporting conformity with applicable standards in the Middle East and GCC region.

A structured approach to compliance contributes to predictable market entry processes and strengthens confidence in product conformity.

TÜV NORD Middle East operates within a globally established certification framework, combined with regional regulatory knowledge in the UAE and GCC markets. Certification activities are conducted impartially and in accordance with applicable international standards and national schemes.

Certification services are aligned with regulatory requirements such as ISO-based management system standards (e.g. quality management and environmental management where applicable to scheme requirements) as well as product-specific technical regulations. This ensures that conformity assessment activities are transparent, consistent and compliant with official frameworks.

All manufacturers, importers, distributors and traders placing products on the UAE market must comply with the requirements defined by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). These regulations cover a wide range of product categories, including:

• Cosmetics and perfumes
• Electrical and electronic equipment
• Food and food contact materials
• Consumer goods and regulated chemical products

MoIAT establishes technical regulations, safety requirements and quality benchmarks that must be fulfilled prior to market placement.

The Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) is a mandatory certification system for regulated products in the UAE.

• Confirms compliance with UAE technical regulations and standards
• Required before products can be imported or traded
• Certificate validity: 1 year
• Annual renewal required

ECAS certification verifies that products meet defined safety and regulatory criteria.

The Emirates Quality Mark (EQM) is granted to products that demonstrate sustained compliance with UAE standards.

• Requires implementation of a documented quality management system
• Ensures consistent product conformity over time
• Certificate validity: 3 years

EQM certification is based on ongoing surveillance and verification of compliance within the production process.

TÜV NORD Middle East is currently under review to be gain the authorization by MoIAT to issue Certificates of Conformity for regulated products. Certification activities are conducted in accordance with applicable UAE conformity assessment schemes.

Organizations involved in manufacturing, importing or distributing regulated products are required to apply for certification through a notified body.

With extensive international experience in conformity assessment, TÜV NORD provides structured certification processes aligned with ECAS and EQM scheme requirements. Certification decisions are based on defined technical criteria and documented evaluation procedures.

TÜV NORD Middle East provides conformity assessment services across a wide range of regulated product categories:

Electrical and Electronic Products

• Low voltage electrical equipment
• Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
• Energy Efficiency Standards & Labelling (EESL)
• Lighting products
• Electronic nicotine delivery systems
• Audio, video and IT equipment
• Laser devices
• Equipment for explosive atmospheres (IECEx / ECAS-Ex)

Mechanical Products

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Automotive spare parts
• Child restraint systems

Chemical and Consumer Products

• Cosmetics and personal care products
• Perfumes
• Textiles
• Baby care articles
• Health protection products
• Food contact materials
• Detergents
• Tobacco-related products

Food Products

• Energy drinks
• Honey
• Bottled drinking water
• Juices and beverages
• Milk and dairy products
• Products subject to excise tax (e.g. sugar content verification for FTA requirements)

Metrology

• Industrial Measurement Systems (IMS)

Certification processes are conducted in accordance with defined procedures, including:

• Product Certification Policy
• Impartiality Policy
• Suspension and Withdrawal Procedures
• Complaint and Appeal Handling Procedures
• General Terms and Conditions for Testing and Certification

These frameworks ensure consistency, transparency and impartiality in all certification activities.

If you require product certification for the UAE market under ECAS or EQM schemes, TÜV NORD Middle East provides accredited conformity assessment services in line with MoIAT requirements.

For queries related to certification process and applicable fees, please feel free to contact us.