What is the Gulf Conformity Mark (G-Mark)?
The Gulf Conformity Mark G-Mark indicates that a product complies with the GCC technical regulations and has passed the required conformity assessment procedures.
Scope of G-Mark and covered products
- Low-voltage electrical products covered by the Gulf regulation (many household appliances).
- Children’s toys covered by the GCC toy technical regulation.
- G-Mark scope typically includes household electrical appliances, while some commercial electrical products may follow other regulatory routes depending on the country and category.
Compliance timeline (summary)
Enforcement for low-voltage electrical products started in July 2016. Products within scope have been required to carry the mark when entering GCC markets since then.
List 1 vs List 2 (compliance mechanism)
Under List 1, compliance typically relies on the manufacturer having quality control and production procedures to ensure products are manufactured under continuous control, including appropriate tests to maintain conformity.
- Implement production quality control.
- Internal/external testing depending on the product.
- Prepare an appropriate technical file.
- Issue a Declaration of Conformity and affix the mark after completing requirements.
List 2 typically requires an accepted Notified Body (NB) to review the technical design and verify compliance with GCC regulations, and issue an assessment report with a type examination certificate.
- Select a suitable NB based on product scope.
- Technical design review and conformity evaluation.
- Assessment of the manufacturer’s quality system to ensure ongoing compliance during production.
- Prepare a technical file per model including risk assessment, test reports, and required supporting documents.
Examples of common categories under List 2 (IEC 60335)
- Washing machine / clothes dryer
- Refrigerator / freezer
- Food grinder / blender / juicer
- Cooking / grilling appliances / ovens
- Electric fans
- Electric heaters
- Plugs
- Air conditioner
- Microwave oven
- Hair styling devices / hand dryer
- Water heater
- Toaster
- Electric iron
Core requirements (summary)
- DOC Declaration of Conformity by the importer.
- DOC Declaration of Conformity by the manufacturer.
- Accredited test report (may fall under ILAC / GAC / IECEE CB depending on product and regulation).
- Complete technical file per model (risk assessment + photos + labels + specifications).
G-Mark for children’s toys
The GCC toy technical regulation has been widely adopted across GCC countries. Toys entering the market may require the Gulf Conformity Mark G-Mark depending on scope and safety requirements.
How SaberVerify Documentation helps you obtain G-Mark
- Confirm whether your product falls under G-Mark scope (category/regulation/HS Code and target market).
- Prepare the risk assessment report and technical file for each model.
- Coordinate required testing and compile accredited test reports.
- Review and prepare DOC documents in an acceptable format.
- Reduce rejection risk by verifying technical labels against documents and reports.
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To identify the correct route quickly, send us: product name + model + country of origin + target market + label photos + HS Code (if available) + any available test reports.
