How to certify products in the UAE
A full range of product certification services from SORP experts to gain access to the fast-growing UAE and international markets.
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A full range of product certification services from SORP experts to gain access to the fast-growing UAE and international markets.
It is often not enough just to organize logistics and find a sales market to be able to sell goods in the UAE. Some types of products require mandatory certification - otherwise access to the local market will be blocked. These procedures require knowledge of local legislation. SORP has been involved in the certification of goods for more than 15 years, having accumulated rich experience and reliable contacts in government agencies. By entrusting all the formalities to SORP Group experts, you will save resources and time to enable entry to the UAE market and markets in other Gulf countries.
In addition to mandatory certification, specialized departments register controlled goods as well as the importing companies, accredit the labeling and issue import permits. The Ministry of Health regulates the import of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. Dubai Municipality is responsible for the import of cosmetics and perfumes. Food Control (DM) registers food and beverages. Dubai Civil Defense accredits hazardous products.
We will analyze all aspects of bringing products to the UAE market, study the regulations for the import and certification of the goods, and register a trademark.
We will select a license type and incorporate a company in the UAE, which is needed to obtain the import permit for the goods as well as undergo proper certification.
We will help validate any permits and certificates, go through all of the laboratory tests at ESMA, and register the goods with the relevant government departments.
We will determine the appropriate category of products, translate the logo into Arabic, check trademark uniqueness and oversee it through the registration procedure.
We will help get the import code for your company, go through all the approvals in the relevant regulatory authorities and quickly carry out the customs clearance procedures.
We will find the optimal warehouse solutions for your products that meet the storage requirements and select the best shipping company for transportation.
We will conduct necessary and proper examination of the existing documents for compliance with local standards, and provide recommendations on all necessary changes.
We will identify all the peculiarities of the certification processes for a specific type of product and work on ways to implement the requirements of specialized accredited laboratories.
We will define the documents to be notarized, translate existing reports and certificates, and we will take them through every step of the legalization procedure.
We will handle all the requirements and steps involved in importer registration and obtaining the necessary permits including collating the original standard trade documentation for consignments.
We will receive a test report and prepare the necessary package of documents for submitting an application for getting certification and registration to the all relevant departments.
We will send product samples to the laboratory for testing and prepare the documentation needed when the commission visits to your warehouse or place of production.