G-MARK CERTIFICATION
What is G-MARK Certification?
BSI has been appointed as a Notified Body by the Gulf Standards Organization (GSO) and Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC). This appointment means that BSI is able to test and certify low voltage electrical equipment for the Gulf mark scheme which is mandated in the countries that form the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) namely Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Benefits of G-MARK Certification
Safe to Transport
Product Reliability
Reputation of the company increases
Export and Sell
It proves that the company produces sensitive and harmless to the environment.
It shows that it is a sensitive company in recycling.
Who can be certified G-MARK Certification?
G Mark is done for the Products Imported or Sold in the Gulf Member States. Gulf Mark (G Mark) Certification is a compulsory requirement for Low Voltage Electrical products.
Electric fans
Refrigerators
Clothes washers
Food grinders
Toasters
Hair-dressing apparatus
Electric heating apparatus
Microwave ovens
Electric irons
Document required for G-MARK Certification
- Technical File, Product Master File (TCF)
- Product Testing
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Plant Master File
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Product and it's uses
- Testing requirement of products
- Directive in which product classified
- Self Certification or Compliance Certification
- Notify body Certificate
Role of Shamkris and Process of G-MARK Certification
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance product certification, A simple & practical method of product certification organization in timely compliance and fulfills the product certification requirement. Shamkris support 100% on documentation required to comply with product certification either by self-certification or notify body certification to depend on directives.
The implementation process is described below:
Time Frame
Task
Process
Day 1
Scope defined
Self Certification/NoBo
Selection
Cost Estimates
- Finding directive and EN standard applicable to the product
- Selecting the appropriate certification scheme
- Based on the scope of the product and certification scheme
Week 1
Developing Documents
- Technical file, Plant Master file and Test Protocol
- Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
- Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Product Management
- G-MARK Awareness training to QC manager and Production Manager
- Implementing a well-documented manual throughout the life cycle of the product
Week 8
Internal Audit
MRM
CAPA
- Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to G-MARK requirements
- Management Review Meetings
- Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
Self Certification/NoBo
Audit
N-C Closing
- Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
- Closing of any nonconformities identified by the Self Certification/NoBo
Week 12
Self Certification/NoBo
- G-MARK certificates issued for 5 years
- Surveillance Audits yearly
- If RoHS is issued for customize project then their is no Validity.
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
- Support of Yearly documentation for audit
FAQ
Organizations often prove RoHS compliance with a letter of compliance
- GSO LVE Application Form.
- Manufacturer Declaration of Conformity.
- Written Declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any other notified Body.
- Requirements for Electrical Safety.
- – IEC CB Certificate & Test Report according to updated version of applicable standard.
issued by an employee of the company. There are third party testing services available that will test an organization’s products for levels of the restricted materials.