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Selling electrical and electronic products in the UAE

In the UAE, low voltage electrical products need a MoIAT conformity certificate, backed by IEC CB test reports, a rating label, Arabic and English manuals and BS 1363 plugs, and meet the RoHS rules of Cabinet Resolution No. 10 of 2017. Appliances such as air conditioners and refrigerators need an energy efficiency label; telecom equipment needs TDRA approval.

Updated · Each section links to the official source it comes from

Safety evidence
IEC CB test report and certificate
Gulf mark
G-Mark under BD-142004-01
Hazardous substances
Cabinet Resolution No. 10 of 2017 (RoHS)
Plugs
BS 1363, or BS 546 for 15 A
Energy labels
Air conditioners, refrigerators, washers, dishwashers, televisions
Telecom equipment
TDRA registration and approval

Before a product goes on sale

The questions to answer, in the order they usually come up.

  1. 1Is it low voltage equipment, and does it have IEC CB reports, a rating label and an Arabic manual? Read more
  2. 2Is it covered by the Gulf low voltage regulation and the G-Mark? Read more
  3. 3Is there a RoHS declaration with a test report from an ISO 17025 laboratory? Read more
  4. 4Does it need an energy efficiency label? Read more
  5. 5Does it transmit or connect to a network, so TDRA approval applies? Read more

The rules, by area

What each area covers, the texts that set it, and what the official pages say.

Low voltage equipment

What MoIAT asks for to certify an electrical product.

  • MoIAT's list of technical requirements asks for IEC CB test reports and certificates, photographs of the rating label, and a user manual in Arabic and English.
  • Plugs are BS 1363, or BS 546 for 15 A appliances, and products meet the RoHS requirements.
  • Products subject to technical regulations need a UAE conformity certificate before they are traded.
  • Under Cabinet Resolution No. 38 of 2021, customs prevent entry of regulated products without a certificate, and a product found without its mark or energy label can be withdrawn or recalled.

How we help: Compliant Always reads CB reports, rating labels and manuals against the requirements list, and keeps them with each model. Ask about this

The G-Mark

The Gulf low voltage regulation and its mark.

  • Low voltage electrical equipment under the Gulf Technical Regulation BD-142004-01 carries the G-Mark, issued through a notified body on the basis of a technical file.
  • MoIAT's G-Mark manual asks for instruction manuals in English and Arabic.
  • MoIAT attests conformity certificates issued by the GCC Standardization Organization for products under Gulf technical regulations.

How we help: Compliant Always keeps the G-Mark certificate and technical file with the model they cover, with their expiry dates. Ask about this

Hazardous substances (RoHS)

Restricting hazardous substances in electrical equipment.

  • Cabinet Resolution No. 10 of 2017 restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
  • MoIAT asks for a declaration of conformity and a test report from an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
  • The report covers the full product, or three components with a risk assessment under IEC 63000.
  • Lighting products under Cabinet Resolution No. 34 of 2013 also need a RoHS test report.

How we help: Compliant Always keeps the RoHS declaration and lab report with each model, and shows which models have neither. Ask about this

Energy efficiency

Performance testing and efficiency labels for appliances.

  • MoIAT issues energy efficiency labels for products under its energy efficiency regulations, after performance testing.
  • Products covered include air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and televisions.
  • A product found on the market without its energy efficiency label can be withdrawn or recalled under Cabinet Resolution No. 38 of 2021.

How we help: Compliant Always keeps the performance test report and efficiency label with each model, and shows when a label lapses. Ask about this

Telecom and radio equipment

TDRA's registration and approval of telecommunications equipment.

  • TDRA's "Register and Approve Telecommunication Equipment" service approves equipment before sale.
  • Manufacturers and suppliers wishing to trade telecom equipment register as telecom suppliers with TDRA.
  • TDRA issues customs release permits for telecommunication devices.

How we help: Compliant Always keeps TDRA approvals with each model and shows when one enters its renewal window. Ask about this

Other schemes and Dubai

Further MoIAT schemes and Dubai's published list.

  • Self-balancing scooters are tested to IEC 60335-2-114.
  • Laser products fall under Cabinet Resolution No. 41 of 2013.
  • Dubai Municipality publishes a list of non-complying low voltage electrical equipment.

How we help: Compliant Always records which scheme applies to each model and watches Dubai's non-complying list. Ask about this

Who answers for what

WhoWhat they answer forHow we help
ManufacturerThe CB reports, technical file, RoHS declaration and manuals.Model documents collected once and reused for each market.
Importer or local agentThe MoIAT certificate, energy label and customs papers.Certificates and labels kept with each model, with expiry dates.
Telecom supplierTDRA supplier registration and equipment approval.TDRA approvals kept with the models they cover.
RetailerSelling products that carry their marks and energy labels.Certificates ready to show for each model on sale.

Emirates

Federal law and MoIAT's technical regulations apply across the seven emirates. The Product Safety Law applies to products placed on the market in the UAE, free zones included.

Food safety is enforced locally: the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority in Abu Dhabi, and the municipal authorities in Dubai and Sharjah (u.ae).

Dubai Municipality also requires regulated consumer products, such as cosmetics, detergents, health supplements and toys, to be registered in its Montaji system before they are placed on the Dubai market.

Questions businesses ask

Do electrical products need a certificate in the UAE?
Products subject to technical regulations, including low voltage equipment, need a UAE conformity certificate from MoIAT before they are traded.
What does MoIAT ask for to certify low voltage equipment?
IEC CB test reports and certificates, photographs of the rating label, a user manual in Arabic and English, BS 1363 plugs (BS 546 for 15 A), and RoHS compliance.
Which plug type is required in the UAE?
MoIAT's requirements list BS 1363 plugs, or BS 546 for 15 A appliances.
Does the UAE have RoHS rules?
Yes. Cabinet Resolution No. 10 of 2017 restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, with a declaration and an ISO 17025 lab report.
Which products need an energy efficiency label in the UAE?
Products under MoIAT's energy efficiency regulations, including air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and televisions, after performance testing.
Is the G-Mark accepted in the UAE?
Low voltage equipment under Gulf Technical Regulation BD-142004-01 carries the G-Mark, and MoIAT attests GSO conformity certificates for products under Gulf technical regulations.
Do Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices need TDRA approval?
Telecommunication equipment is registered and approved by TDRA, and suppliers trading it register as telecom suppliers. TDRA also issues customs release permits for such devices.
Do user manuals have to be in Arabic?
Yes. MoIAT's requirements list a user manual in Arabic and English, and the G-Mark manual asks for instruction manuals in both languages.
Can customs stop electrical goods without a certificate?
Yes. Under Cabinet Resolution No. 38 of 2021, customs prevent entry of regulated products without a certificate or product status statement.
How does Compliant Always help with selling in the UAE?
Our team reads the rules for the markets you sell in, including the federal schemes and the emirate-level registrations. Compliant Always shows which apply to your product, keeps the documents behind each one ready, and watches the sources for changes. It shows what the requirements say and what your documents show; you decide.

Sources

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