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The Directives The European Parliament has issued Directives intended to put the Single Market into practice. A series of Directives (‘The “New Approach Directives” ) provide a `level playing field’ for product safety requirements across the European Community. The CE mark shows that a product complies with the appropriate New Approach Directives.
The Scope of the Directives The “New Approach” Directives cover an expanding range of products. These now include construction products used in building, electrical and electronic goods, gas appliances, machinery, medical devices, personal protective equipment, pressure equipment, lifts, toys, telecommunications and several more product lines.
Product assessment for CE Marking Each Directive contains a list of Essential Requirements that the product must meet and a process to assess how the manufacturer demonstrates that the Essential Requirements are met.
The Technical File is the way a manufacturer puts together the evidence that he has met the appropriate Directive or Directives. For products with a low risk of harm, it is common for a Directive to accept that a manufacturer can Declare Conformity with the Directive without reference to outside testing or verification agencies. For products with higher risks external testing and verification is often required. The Directives detail how a manufacturer declares conformity.
The Role of Standards A very large number of Standards have been agreed which assist manufacturers in meeting the Essential Requirements of the Directives. A manufacturer should always check these standards or European Norms (EN), to see whether they are applicable to a particular product. However, standards are only a means to meet the Essential Requirements; the manufacturer must demonstrate how all the Essential Requirements have been met.
The Application of the CE Mark Before a product is CE marked, it must comply with all the directives that apply to it. Once the manufacturer has made a written Declaration of Conformity with these standards the product can have the CE mark affixed to it. Should the CE Mark be fitted to a product which does not comply with all the applicable directives, the manufacturer of the Authorized Representative in Europe can be prosecuted.
Implications for manufacturers The purpose of the directives is not to ban any products from the European Single Market, unless the product is poorly made or is unsafe. For most reputable manufacturers, complying with the essential requirements of the directives is not particularly onerous and companies that have always taken a responsible attitude to the performance and design of their products will have few problems complying with the New Approach directives. The difficulties that arise are most often with the way a manufacturer demonstrates compliance.
Manufacturers may well find it cost effective to seek outside help in the early stages of complying with the Directives in order to save time and prevent expensive mistakes. However, it is important to be aware that it is rarely necessary to commit to an expensive program of testing and modifications. Unless the Directives which apply to the product specifically require the involvement of a third party for product approval or quality system assessment, the manufacturer can affix the mark without having to invo lve a test house.
The extent of the CE mark directives introduced within the European Union cover a wide-ranging group of products. Directives have already been issued including:
ECA OFFERS SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Construction Products
Machinery.
Telecommunications.
Gas Appliances
Pressure Vessels, Pressure Equipment
Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX)
Low Voltage Products (50 – 1000V AC and 75 – 1500V DC)
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Toys

The (EQM) is a mark of conformity granted to the products that can demonstrate compliance with the relevant UAE National Standards, Regional and/or International Standards and are manufactured by an organization implementing an effective Quality Management System to ensure continuous compliance.
The process of achieving the license to use the Emirates Quality Mark involves a comprehensive evaluation of the product as well as the quality system used by the manufacturer in production through auditing, testing and inspection.

  • Issuance of License to use Emirates Quality mark for Products and factories According to the technical requirements of Board of directors decision no. (2-2-3) for the year 2013 related to Emirates Quality Mark Scheme , click here for more information, refer to ESMA website
  • The EQM Certificate can be used to clear shipments from Ports and Customs Authorities instead of ECAS Certificate for the certified products only.
  • The Mark can be printed on the certified product as a proof of compliance and approval by the Federal Government through ESMA

ECAS is a Product Certification scheme for government-regulated products as mandated by the Federal Law 28 of 2001.
Under this scheme, all regulated products must meet the requirements for safety and quality specified in the Technical Regulations adopted by the UAE government.
Suppliers must register the products and obtain Certificate of Conformity prior to sell inside the UAE.
-COC is a proof that the product has been approved by the Federal Government through ESMA.
-COC is one of the documents required when clearing shipments from Ports and Customs Authorities.

Scope of Certification for G Mark :
⦁ Children Toys
⦁ Low Voltage Equipment

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) Certificate of Conformity (CoC) scheme ensures that all products entering into Saudi Arabia are in conformity with national product safety and quality requirements.
Importers require SASO conformity certification at customs to prove product conformity and to clear the shipment from the port. The scheme applies to all types of products, excluding a small scope of non-regulated products.
A proof that the product has been approved by the Federal Government through SASO
Authenticity of issued certificate can easily be checked on-line
One of the documents required when clearing shipments from Ports and Customs Authorities
Validity will depend on the route of certification applied for

UKCA stands for United Kingdom Conformity Assessed. It’s a product marking that certifies that a product meets UK regulations for safety, health, and environmental protection. The UKCA mark replaced the EU’s CE marking for products sold in Great Britain. 
ECA can provide UKCA marking for most of the products.

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