Sellers of charging products expanding into the Gulf market have almost all heard of the term “G Mark”, but many people’s understanding of it is either too vague — thinking it is a “Gulf-wide universal certification” that allows you to sell freely once you have it; or too absolute — thinking all charging products must apply for it. In fact, the scope of application, compliance requirements, and national implementation rules of the G Mark all have clear boundaries. If you step into a pit, at best your goods will be detained and incur port demurrage fees, and at worst you will be removed from platforms and added to a regulatory blacklist. In this guide, we will explain the entire process of obtaining the G Mark for charging products from basic knowledge to practical implementation, to help you avoid detours.
Before we start, let’s clarify the applicable boundaries: This article only targets charging products included in the controlled list of technical regulations of the GSO (Gulf Standardization Organization). All compliance requirements are ultimately subject to the latest official rules of the GSO and the target country, and cannot replace formal verification by professional institutions or local importers. Whether a product falls under the G Mark controlled scope shall be confirmed based on the current GSO technical regulations, controlled product list, and rules of the competent authority of the target country; when NB intervention is required, the conformity assessment shall be carried out by a GSO-recognized Notified Body (NB, an organization that conducts conformity assessment within its authorized scope), and the competent authority of the target country is responsible for local market access, registration, and law enforcement requirements.
Does Your Charging Product Need a G Mark? Do a Preliminary Judgment First
All judgments shall ultimately be confirmed based on the current GSO technical regulations, controlled product list, and rules of the competent authority of the target country. When NB intervention is required, the NB shall conduct conformity assessment within its authorized scope. The following are all preliminary judgment methods to help you screen in advance, so you don’t have to pay an institution right away.
Core Basis for Judgment
The core references for judging whether a G Mark is needed are the current GSO controlled list, product structure/use, rated parameters, sales form, and target country rules. The voltage range often asked about (AC 50-1000V / DC 75-1500V) is only a boundary reference. It does not mean that as long as the product is within this voltage range, it must be applied for. Ultimately, it is subject to the latest GSO list, product HS code, and written judgment of the official authority or NB.
Screen Step by Step by Priority, No Need to Guess Blindly
You can do a preliminary triage yourself according to this 7-step logic, follow the priority order, and if you don’t meet the requirements at any step, switch to the corresponding rules:
First, check whether the product is included in the controlled list of the corresponding GSO technical regulations. If not, directly switch to checking other regulations, no need to proceed further; if it is on the list, then check whether the functional structure of the product meets the definition of the corresponding category, for example, whether the charger is truly AC to DC. If not, switch to checking the corresponding category or general safety requirements; next, check whether the rated parameters are within the applicable scope of the regulations. If not, switch to checking other special regulations.
Then confirm whether the product is sold independently. For example, an adapter included with a laptop shall be judged in combination with the whole machine assessment, the adapter’s own rated parameters, packaging, and import and sales form; the verification of applicable safety, EMC, energy efficiency, and labeling requirements cannot be exempted just because it is included with the host device. After that, check whether it is a category explicitly excluded by the regulations, such as industrial special equipment. If yes, check the special regulations; if not, enter the standard and assessment module for confirmation.
Also confirm whether the target country where you want to sell has implemented the corresponding regulations. If not, follow the current local requirements; finally, check the HS code, competent authority, and platform rules of the target country to draw a final conclusion.
An additional note: Products with active chips or wireless functions will not alone determine whether a G Mark is needed, but they may change product classification, test scope, or trigger additional requirements such as radio approval, so extra attention is required.
Classification Control Risks of Charging Products, Check According to Your Situation
For the charging products that everyone often deals with, we have sorted out the control risks of different categories to facilitate your quick preliminary judgment.
6 Judgment Dimensions for Charging Cables, All Must Be Checked
The situation of charging cables is the most complicated and cannot be generalized. It must be judged from 6 dimensions together: whether there is mains input / AC-DC conversion (if yes, it is likely to be under control), whether there is an active control chip (it is necessary to evaluate whether it is an independent low-voltage electrical device), whether it is sold separately (those sold separately need to be evaluated for compliance obligations separately), whether the rated voltage/power is within the regulatory parameter range, whether it has wireless/radio frequency functions (may trigger special radio requirements), and finally depends on the target country’s HS code and list (official classification has the final say).
According to these dimensions, the preliminary judgment results of three common types of charging cables are:
• Pure passive USB/USB-C cables: No chips, no mains input, just wires and interfaces. Need to be judged in combination with the HS code and target country list, not necessarily requiring a G Mark.
• Charging cables with E-Marker/active protection circuits: First evaluated as cables or accessories, not necessarily directly classified as low-voltage electrical appliances.
• Charging cables with AC-DC conversion / plug-in type: That is, charging cables with one end directly plugged into the mains and a power conversion circuit inside, are likely to be under control.
These Products Usually Have a Higher G Mark Application Risk
Wall-plug chargers (single/multi-port, GaN fast charge, travel chargers), external power adapters (for laptops, monitors, etc. with DC output), charging power strips and adapters with mains input, and charging cables with AC-DC modules — these types of products usually have a higher G Mark application risk, but must be confirmed one by one against the current GSO controlled product list, product definition, rated parameters, and target country implementation rules. They cannot be directly deemed as included in the list solely by product name.
These Require Special Assessment
Car chargers (with 12V/24V input, usually may not fall within the scope of GSO low-voltage electrical G Mark, but cannot be excluded solely by input voltage; the complete rated parameters, structure, HS code, GSO list, and target country’s vehicle/EMC and other special rules shall be checked), wireless charging transmitter devices (whether they are controlled shall be judged according to input method, power, and target country rules), and charging connectors with active circuits (check whether they are independent low-voltage electrical appliances) — do not make decisions on these types by yourself, confirm with the NB or the competent authority of the target country.
These Need to Switch to Other Regulations
Industrial/medical/military special charging equipment shall check the exclusion clauses of regulations and special regulations; temporarily imported samples for exhibitions/testing and maintenance spare parts that meet the temporary import requirements shall not be processed according to the path of normally sold products, but shall still meet the corresponding temporary import and customs requirements.
Compliance Quick Check Matrix (for Preliminary Judgment)
For the convenience of quick comparison, we have compiled a preliminary judgment table for common charging products. Note that this is only a preliminary judgment, and ultimately it is subject to the current GSO rules, the competent authority of the target country, and the confirmation result of the NB when applicable:
| Product Type | Preliminary Control Judgment | Core Check Items | Additional Requirements |
| Wall-plug charger | Likely to be controlled | GSO list, target country rules | Energy efficiency, plug standard |
| Laptop power adapter | Likely to be controlled | GSO list, energy efficiency requirements | Energy efficiency, plug standard |
| Car charger | Ordinary 12V/24V input products may not be applicable to the low-voltage electrical G Mark, but cannot be excluded solely by input voltage | Complete rated parameters, structure, HS code, GSO list, vehicle rules | General safety, EMC, labeling |
| Pure passive USB-C cable | To be confirmed | Whether there is an active chip, HS code, target country list | Cable standard, general safety, labeling |
| High-power charging cable with E-Marker | To be confirmed | Rated parameters, whether sold separately, target country rules | Cable standard, general safety (as needed) |
| Wireless charging transmitter device | To be confirmed | Input method, power, target country rules | Radio approval, energy efficiency, EMC |
Full Process of G Mark Application, from Preparation to Certificate Obtainment
Many people take detours when applying for the G Mark, either because of incomplete materials that require repeated supplementation, or because they find the wrong institution and get a fake certificate. In fact, following the process will be very smooth.
Prepare Well Before Application, Don’t Rush Until the Goods Are Ready
First Confirm the Product and Sales Form Clearly
Before application, be sure to clarify the product’s model, power, number of ports, plug version, structural features (whether there is an active circuit, wireless function), and also confirm the sales form: sold separately, sold as a set, or included with the host device. It is strongly recommended to complete the preliminary scope judgment before proofing and placing orders. Don’t wait until the goods are produced and arrive at the port to remember to make up the certificate. At that time, the goods are stuck at the port, and there are daily demurrage fees, which will cause huge losses.
Prepare Materials in Advance to Avoid Unnecessary Trips
The materials to be prepared are divided into three categories:
• Commercial materials: Manufacturer’s business license, brand authorization letter, local responsible entity information.
• Technical materials: Specifications, circuit diagrams, list of key components, product/packaging photos, Arabic-English manual/label draft.
• Reference materials: Existing CB/CE reports. If they cover the corresponding requirements, you can apply for test exemption, saving time and money.
Choosing an NB Institution, Don’t Only Look at Low Price and Speed
If the product requires NB intervention, there is only one core prerequisite when choosing an institution: it must be a valid NB that can be found on the GSO official website. You need to verify its authorized technical regulations, product categories, assessment scope, and validity period. Don’t find an unauthorized intermediary that issues fake certificates, and when your goods are detained, you will have nowhere to complain. Prioritize institutions with experience in charging product certification, support CB report assessment, and cover the target market. Pit avoidance tip: Absolutely cannot only use low price and fast certificate issuance as standards; fake certificates have no validity at all.
Two Assessment Paths, Don’t Choose Randomly by Yourself
First, a note: The assessment module (whether NB is needed, whether it is type test assessment or factory audit, whether self-declaration is allowed) is determined according to technical regulations and product categories, not whichever you want to choose.
Path 1: Controlled Products Requiring NB Intervention
These are the products we mentioned earlier that are likely to be controlled, such as wall-plug chargers and power adapters. The process is as follows:
First, submit the materials to the NB to confirm product classification, applicable standards, and assessment module; then the NB will conduct a standard gap analysis. If you have a qualified CB or other report, the NB will assess which items can be exempted; next, send samples for testing, and make up for the gap items. If there is no valid reference report, more complete testing may be required; after passing the test, there is technical document review. Factory audit is determined according to risk level, regulation module, and NB rules. Low-risk products may only undergo document review, or may still require on-site or other forms of audit in accordance with applicable rules; after passing the audit, the NB will issue a conformity assessment document within the authorized scope, and the information will be synchronized to the relevant system as required; then the manufacturer issues a declaration of conformity and affixes the G Mark as required; finally, handle the target country’s platform registration and shipping documents as needed.
Path 2: Products That Do Not Require NB Intervention
If the product does not require NB intervention, you can take the self-declaration or other paths, but note: whether you can take this path shall be determined according to GSO regulations and target country rules, and you cannot arbitrarily say “I can just do self-declaration”.
The process is relatively simple: complete testing in accordance with applicable technical regulations and assessment modules; the laboratory and report shall meet the relevant accreditation, qualification, standard version, and acceptance requirements of the NB / target country’s competent authority. Whether the own laboratory report can be used must be confirmed in advance. Then prepare complete technical documents to ensure compliance with the applicable regulations of the target country; the manufacturer issues a declaration of conformity and affixes the corresponding mark as needed; finally, handle the target country’s customs clearance and registration documents.
Cycle and Cost, No Unified Price
Many people ask right away “how much does it cost to apply for a G Mark, how long does it take to get the certificate”. In fact, there is no unified fixed cycle and cost, and everything is subject to the official written quotation of the NB, laboratory, and platform. The main factors affecting the cycle and cost are as follows:
Product complexity (power, number of ports, whether with wireless/active circuit, plug type — the more complex, the more expensive and longer it takes), test gap (whether there is an acceptable reference report, how many items need to be retested), data completeness (whether technical documents and translation materials are complete), audit requirements (whether factory audit and supervision audit are needed), target country requirements (platform registration, shipping documents, handling cost of special compliance), number of rectifications (if the product is unqualified and needs rectification, how many times it is modified, how high the complexity is).
If you want to reduce costs and improve efficiency, you can start from these directions: do pre-testing in advance, apply with a qualified CB report, and apply for eligible products of the same series together. For example, products with different powers on the same circuit platform can be evaluated together if they meet the requirements, saving a lot of money.
Obtaining the Certificate Is Not the End, Mass Production Consistency Is the Key
Many people think that getting the assessment document is the end. In fact, G Mark compliance is continuous — market spot checks are on mass-produced goods, not the sample sent. If the mass production is inconsistent with the sample, it is still a violation.
Basic Rules of Assessment Documents, Don’t Take for Granted
The validity period shall be confirmed according to the specific GSO technical regulations, conformity assessment module, and document type. Relevant type or conformity documents usually have a specified period, and may be accompanied by annual supervision, renewal, or change assessment requirements. Ultimately, it is subject to the certificate and the NB’s written conditions. You cannot treat all documents as permanently valid, nor can you ignore supervision and change obligations solely based on the date on the document.
Next is the scope of coverage: the document is only valid within the NB’s authorized scope, product model/parameters/factory address. Whether it can be used for customs clearance in a certain country depends on local rules. Common misunderstanding: Can products with the same appearance but different powers share one document? Absolutely not. For example, 20W and 65W chargers, even if the shells are exactly the same, the internal circuits are very different, so they cannot be shared.
How to Manage Mass Production Consistency? Grasp These Points
To ensure that mass production is consistent with the sample sent, the core is to do a good job in these controls:
• **Sample control**: The samples sent for testing shall be sealed and retained, and the sample version, key component models, and production batch shall be recorded.
• **BOM control**: Key safety components (plugs, power chips, transformers, shell materials, etc.) shall be frozen and cannot be replaced casually. If replacement is needed, the alternative material approval process must be followed to assess the compliance impact.
• **Change control**: For changes involving product design, components, software/firmware, wireless modules, and production address, assess the compliance impact in advance, and cannot change at will.
• **Traceability control**: Establish a shipping batch traceability system, record the BOM version, label version, production factory, and shipping time of each batch, so that problems can be quickly located.
• **Verification scenarios**: Verify supplier documents during procurement, verify mass-produced products before shipment, and verify products on sale during market spot checks — all must be consistent.
How to Handle Changes? Don’t Modify Without Authorization
If the product needs to be changed, the handling methods are different for different situations (only applicable to products requiring NB documents):
• **Changes that require reporting and may require retesting**: Rated parameters, power, number of ports, plug version, PCB layout, key safety components — if these change, you must inform the NB, and retesting may be required.
• **Changes that do not require retesting after document assessment**: For example, adjustment of label text layout, modification of non-core content of the manual (not involving safety warnings), but these must also be confirmed in writing by the NB, and cannot be modified on your own.
• **Absolutely prohibited behavior**: Shipping products with unauthorized modification of product design or key components without NB assessment and confirmation is a serious violation if found.
Document Maintenance and Exception Handling
Renewal shall be initiated in advance according to the document validity period and NB requirements. There is no unified standard for how far in advance, so keep an eye on it to avoid expiration. Supervision audits are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and NB requirements, with no fixed cycle, subject to the document text. If the document is suspended or revoked, immediately stop using the G Mark and stop placing relevant products on the market, otherwise it will be a violation. All processing records of model expansion, factory change, key component replacement, and software update shall be kept for inspection and cannot be lost.
High-Frequency Unqualified Items and Rectification Ideas
We have sorted out the high-frequency unqualified items for charging products when applying for the G Mark. Comparing in advance can save a lot of rectification detours. First, a note: Test items are only applicable to the corresponding product category, rated parameters, and applicable standards. Not all charging products need to be tested for all items. For example, pure passive cables do not need EMC testing. The general rectification logic is: unqualified → analyze the cause → rectify the design/materials → resend samples for retesting → mass production is allowed only after passing the laboratory/NB assessment. You cannot ship directly after modification.
Plug Special Item (Controlled Products with Mains Plugs)
The most common unqualified items are non-compliant pin size and mechanical strength. The risk is that the plug cannot be inserted into the socket and is easy to break, causing electric shock. Most of them are because the pin specifications do not meet the target country’s standards and the material is too poor. The rectification direction is very straightforward: replace the pins that meet the standards and adjust the pin mold.
Electrical Safety Testing (Products Under Low-Voltage Electrical Appliance Control)
This is a hard-hit area for unqualified items, and the common types are as follows:
• **Electric strength (withstand voltage) unqualified**: The risk is electric shock caused by insulation failure, mostly because the insulation layer is too thin or has defects, and the creepage distance (the shortest distance along the insulation surface between two conductive parts) is insufficient. Rectification can be done by thickening the insulation layer and adjusting the PCB layout to increase the creepage distance.
• **Full load/abnormal operation temperature rise exceeds the standard**: The risk is fire and scalding caused by overheating. Common reasons are poor heat dissipation design, shoddy components, and false power rating. Rectification requires optimizing the heat dissipation structure, replacing high-power components, adjusting power parameters, and not falsely marking the power.
• **Flame retardant performance not up to standard**: The risk is that the fire spreads and expands after ignition, mostly because the flame retardant grade of the shell and wire is insufficient. Rectification is to directly replace plastics and wires that meet the flame retardant requirements.
• **Insufficient creepage distance/clearance**: The risk is electric shock caused by insulation breakdown. Common reasons are unreasonable PCB layout and poor insulation structure design. Rectification can be done by adjusting PCB traces and adding insulation baffles.
• **Grounding continuity unqualified (only for products with grounding pins)**: The risk is electric shock caused by the shell being live, mostly because the grounding terminal has poor contact and the cross-sectional area of the grounding wire is insufficient. Rectification requires optimizing the grounding structure and replacing thicker grounding wires.
EMC Testing (Products Requiring EMC Assessment)
There are three common unqualified items for EMC:
• **Radiated/conducted emission exceeds the standard**: The risk is interfering with the normal operation of other electronic devices, mostly because of poor circuit shielding and missing filter components. Rectification can be done by adding shielding covers and replacing filter components.
• **Electrostatic discharge immunity unqualified**: The risk is that static electricity causes the product to crash or be damaged. Common reasons are missing electrostatic protection circuits and poor shell insulation. Rectification requires adding ESD protection components and optimizing insulation design.
• **Harmonics/flicker exceeds the standard (only for AC input products in the corresponding power range)**: The risk is affecting the stability of the power grid, mostly because the power factor correction circuit is unqualified. Rectification requires optimizing the PFC circuit design.
Energy Efficiency Testing (Products Under Energy Efficiency Control)
Common unqualified items are non-compliant energy efficiency grade and no-load power consumption. The risk is failing to pass energy efficiency registration and being punished by market spot checks. Most of them are due to low circuit design efficiency and high standby power consumption. Rectification requires optimizing circuit design and replacing high-efficiency components.
General Risks of Cables (Not Mandatory for G Mark, Belong to General Safety Requirements)
Pure passive charging cables and charging cables with active circuits that are not under G Mark control, although they do not need to pass the G Mark power supply tests, must also meet general safety and cable standards. High-frequency problems are insufficient insulation layer thickness, non-compliant wire flame retardancy, insufficient interface mechanical strength, and weak solder joints. The risks are electric leakage, fire, and interface breakage. Rectification requires replacing qualified wires, optimizing the interface structure, and strengthening the solder joint process.
High-Frequency Issues Focus Differently for Different Products
Chargers/power adapters mainly fail in temperature rise exceeding the standard, non-compliant flame retardancy, non-compliant pin specifications, and false power rating; charging cables/connectors with active circuits (if under G Mark control) mainly have insufficient insulation layer thickness, overcurrent protection failure, and weak solder joints; the problems of pure passive charging cables are concentrated in insulation, flame retardancy, and interface strength under general safety items, and do not involve power conversion or EMC testing.
How to Predict Rectification in Advance?
You can compare with existing reference reports such as CB to check whether they cover the target country’s differences (plug type, voltage range, standard version) and adjust in advance. After rectification, samples must be resent for testing, and cannot be shipped after unauthorized modification. Special reminder: 20W and 65W chargers with the same shell cannot share assessment documents solely based on appearance due to large differences in circuit and power. Don’t try to take advantage of loopholes.
Practical Verification Tools to Help You Avoid Pitfalls
How to Verify Official Regulations? Keep Records
Don’t just listen to suppliers or intermediaries. It’s reliable to check by yourself on the official website. There are three core verification objects: GSO official (check technical regulation list, controlled product list, NB directory, marking rules), national competent authorities (Saudi SABER, UAE MOIAT/ECAS, official websites of standards and metrology departments of the four countries), and special competent authorities (radio, energy efficiency, customs).
After verification, be sure to keep records. The content of the records includes: verification URL, access date, version number and effective date of the regulation/list/document, product classification, HS code, corresponding clauses, institution authorization scope when verifying the NB, document model, factory address, parameter range when verifying the assessment document, storage path of screenshots or downloaded documents, confirmer and confirmation time of the importer/institution. The record-keeping requirements shall follow the strictest one among applicable regulations, platform rules, and enterprise compliance systems, in preparation for spot checks.
How to Verify the Authenticity of NB Documents? Don’t Just Look at the PDF
Fake certificates are a hard-hit area, and verification requires three steps:
Step 1: Go to the GSO official NB directory to verify the authorization scope (technical regulations, product categories, validity period, assessment authority) of the issuing institution, and confirm that the institution is legal and valid; Step 2: Query the authenticity of the document itself through the official channel of the issuing NB, GSO system, or official platform of the target country; Step 3: Cross-check whether the document information is consistent with the product nameplate and technical documents, such as whether the model, parameters, and factory address match.
Pit avoidance tip: Do not judge the document as valid solely based on the PDF, G Mark Logo, or test report provided by the supplier. Be sure to check through official channels.
Purchasing Ready-Made Products, Check These Points for Documents
If you are purchasing ready-made charging products, you need to check four points: First, entity verification: the name and address of the document holder and production factory are consistent with those provided by the supplier, don’t confuse them; second, scope verification: the specific model, parameters, and plug version you purchase are within the document coverage scope, don’t buy 65W but the document is for 20W; third, status verification: the document is within the validity period and has not been suspended or revoked; fourth, consistency verification: the key components and markings of the product are consistent with the test report/document, and no materials have been replaced.
10-Item Self-Check List Before Shipment
Go through this list before shipment to avoid 80% of low-level mistakes. Items that are not applicable can be marked “N/A”, but the judgment basis must be retained:
□ The product has been confirmed to be within the G Mark control scope of the target country, and valid compliance documents have been obtained (as needed)
□ The product body/durable label/packaging has been affixed with the corresponding marks in accordance with regulations, and the nameplate information meets the requirements of the target country
□ For products with mains plugs, the plugs meet the target country’s standards, and the voltage covers the target country’s mains parameters
□ There are qualified Arabic version manuals and safety warnings
□ The customs clearance platform registration/filing required by the target country has been completed (such as Saudi SABER, UAE MOIAT, etc.)
□ It has been confirmed whether pre-shipment documents (such as SCoC) are required, and they have been processed as required
□ It has been checked whether additional special compliance such as energy efficiency, radio, and battery is required, and corresponding documents have been obtained
□ The mass-produced product is consistent with the sample sent for testing, and key components have not been replaced without authorization
□ The product’s HS code classification is consistent with the declaration and meets the customs requirements of the target country
□ The shipping mark information meets the requirements of the target country, and battery-containing products have met transportation restrictions
When in Doubt, Follow These 4 Steps
When encountering uncertain situations, don’t make decisions by yourself, follow this logic: First, make a preliminary judgment on whether it is under G Mark control based on “whether it is included in the GSO controlled list + whether it is sold independently”; then confirm the additional requirements of the target sales country such as customs clearance, labeling, and energy efficiency; then check whether the document model and parameters are consistent with the actual shipped product; finally, find a GSO-recognized NB institution or local importer for final confirmation.
Practical Case: How to Obtain G Mark for 65W Multi-Port GaN Charger
We take the most common 65W multi-port GaN charger as an example to connect the previous content and help you understand the whole process more intuitively.
The parameters of this product are: 100-240V AC input, 65W USB-C multi-port output, British standard pins, no wireless function, sold independently, and the target market is Saudi Arabia.
First is the preliminary scope judgment: The product is a wall-plug AC-DC charger, the voltage is within the reference range, and it is sold independently, so it usually has a higher G Mark application risk. Ultimately, whether the product is within the controlled scope shall be confirmed based on the applicable GSO technical regulations, controlled product list, and Saudi target country rules. When NB intervention is required, the NB shall check the product classification, applicable standards, and authorization scope, and conduct corresponding conformity assessment.
Next is standard and gap analysis: The standard categories that need to be covered may include safety, EMC, British standard plug standards, and energy efficiency (confirmed according to applicability). The manufacturer has a CB report with American standard pins, covering IEC 62368-1 basic testing. The NB shall conduct item-by-item gap analysis with GSO and Saudi applicable requirements based on the model, plug, standard version, rated parameters, and test items covered by the CB report; it may involve supplementary assessment of plugs, input conditions, EMC, or energy efficiency, but the specific retest items shall be subject to the NB’s written conclusion.
Then is testing and certification: The manufacturer shall send supplementary samples according to the assessment module confirmed by the NB, complete the required retesting or complete testing, and submit technical documents to the NB for review. Whether factory on-site audit, supervision audit, or only document review is required cannot be predetermined solely based on 65W, GaN structure, or product name, and shall be subject to applicable technical regulations, NB authorization scope, and specific audit results. After passing the audit, the NB shall issue a conformity assessment document within the authorized scope, and the information shall be synchronized to the relevant system as required. The manufacturer issues a declaration of conformity, affixes the G Mark on the product body as required, and prepares Arabic-English bilingual nameplates and instruction materials that meet the requirements of the target country. The rated parameters, responsible entities and other information on the nameplate and documents shall be consistent with the actual product and applicable rules.
Finally, Saudi customs clearance: If the product is a controlled product according to Saudi Arabia’s current list and HS code, the importer shall apply for the corresponding PCoC in accordance with SABER rules, and apply for SCoC for each shipment when applicable. The GSO NB assessment document can be used as an important technical support for the application, but whether retesting is exempted and whether supplementary materials are required shall be subject to the current SASO/SABER rules and the audit result of the accepting institution. Whether energy efficiency registration is applicable must also be confirmed separately based on Saudi Arabia’s current energy efficiency list. Since the product does not contain batteries and has no wireless function, it usually does not involve battery compliance and radio approval, but it shall still be subject to the applicability judgment of relevant Saudi special rules. Before shipment, check all items against the self-check list, and confirm that the documents, model, label, HS code, and customs clearance materials are consistent before shipping.
Final Summary
The G Mark is the basic safety access mark for controlled low-voltage electrical appliances in the Gulf region, not a universal “passport” — it is only the basis of regional compliance, and must also cooperate with the target country’s customs clearance, platform rules, and special requirements such as energy efficiency and radio. To judge whether a G Mark is needed, first make a preliminary judgment from the GSO controlled list, product classification, and target country implementation rules, and finally determined by applicable regulations and competent authorities; when NB intervention is required, the GSO-recognized NB shall conduct conformity assessment within the authorized scope.
Obtaining the certificate is just the beginning. Ensuring mass production consistency and continuously maintaining the validity of documents are the keys to long-term compliance. Don’t act based on experience. When in doubt, confirming with a formal NB or local importer is more reliable than anything else.