The Gulf Conformity Mark (G-Mark), run by the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO), shows that low-voltage electrical equipment and children’s toys meet Gulf Technical Regulations. Products carry the G-Mark with a QR-code Conformity Tracking Symbol that buyers and inspectors can scan. We manage testing and certification with GSO notified bodies.
If you sell low-voltage electrical equipment or children’s toys in GCC states, the product needs the G-Mark and a GSO Conformity Tracking Symbol (QR code), certified by a GSO-approved notified body. National requirements such as Saudi SABER and UAE ECAS still apply alongside it.
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- Authority: GCC Standardization Organization (GSO)
- Scope: Low-voltage electrical equipment · Toys
- Marking: G-Mark + QR tracking symbol
- Countries: GCC member states + Yemen
What the G-Mark Covers
🔌 Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment
Appliances and electrical equipment within the Gulf LVE Technical Regulation, e.g. kitchen appliances, fans, heaters, irons, hair dryers, chargers and power tools.
🧸 Children’s Toys
Toys covered by the Gulf Toys Technical Regulation: mechanical, physical, flammability, chemical and electrical safety.
G-Mark at a Glance
| Legal basis | Gulf Technical Regulations for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and for Children’s Toys, adopted by GSO member states |
|---|---|
| Who certifies | GSO-approved notified bodies |
| Evidence | Test reports to the applicable IEC / GSO standards (CB reports widely used), technical file, declaration of conformity |
| On the product | G-Mark with the Conformity Tracking Symbol (QR code) linked to the GSO database |
| Works with | SABER (Saudi Arabia) and ECAS (UAE) national requirements |
Step-by-Step Process with Global Approbation
- Scope check. We confirm your product is within the LVE or Toys technical regulation. (1 day)
- Testing. IEC / GSO standard testing; existing CB reports reused. (1–3 weeks)
- Technical file. Declaration of conformity, risk assessment, labels and manuals. (3–5 days)
- Notified body review. Assessment and certification by a GSO notified body. (1–2 weeks)
- Marking. G-Mark and QR Conformity Tracking Symbol applied to product and packaging. (Before shipment)
Common Mistakes Indian Exporters Make
- Printing the G-Mark without the QR tracking symbol
- Assuming G-Mark replaces SABER or ECAS
- Test reports missing Gulf national differences
- Using the certificate for models not listed on it
G-Mark: Frequently Asked Questions
Which products need the G-Mark?
Low-voltage electrical equipment and children’s toys that fall under the Gulf technical regulations, when sold in GCC member states.
Does G-Mark replace SASO or ECAS?
No. G-Mark is a Gulf-wide requirement for its scope, but national systems such as SABER in Saudi Arabia and ECAS in the UAE still apply.
What is the Conformity Tracking Symbol?
A QR code shown with the G-Mark that links to the product’s certification record in the GSO database, allowing buyers and inspectors to verify it.
Can I use my CE or CB test reports?
CB reports and IEC-based test data are commonly used, provided Gulf national differences and the applicable GSO standards are covered. CE marking itself is not accepted in place of the G-Mark.
Regulations, portals and fees change frequently. Requirements are confirmed product by product during our applicability review. Global Approbation is a consultancy; certificates are issued by the relevant authority, accredited certification body or notified body.