UAE ECAS Certification
Ensure that your products successfully meet UAE’s standards by working with
a market leader, TÜV SÜD. TÜV SÜD fully understands the local requirements
and procedures applicable in the UAE.
General information
The Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) is a Metrology (ESMA) and the Industry sector in the Ministry of
Product Certification Scheme that ensures services and Energy and Infrastructure have been merged into the
products conform to relevant UAE standards. It is structure of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced
implemented by the Emirates Authority for Standardization Technology since then, and all authorities, responsibilities
and Metrology (ESMA) as mandated by Federal Law 28 of and duties have been transferred to the newly founded
2001. Ministry.
Established in July 2020, the Ministry of Industry and As UAE is one of the member states of the GCC
Advanced Technology (MoIAT) aims to boost the UAE’s Standardization Organisation (GSO), specified products shall
industrial sector and increase its contribution to the GDP. also obtain a GSO conformity certificate before entering the
UAE market. However, as the GSO conformity certificate is
The Office of the Minister of State for Advanced not covered in this factsheet, please download the GSO
Technology, the Emirates Authority for Standardization and factsheet for details.
Conformity certification
Certification Certificate validity Certification mark Certification body
ECAS CoC (LVD safety) 1 year *
TÜV SÜD Middle East
RoHS 1 year N/A
*The new conformity mark under ECAS will be mandatory after September 2025.
Regulated products
Certification scheme Regulated products
1. Appliances for skin and hair care 2. Battery chargers
3. Chillers and freezers 4. Clothes dryers / towel rails
5. Clothes washing machines and dryers 6. Dishwashers
7. Electric cooking stove 8. Electric drinking water dispenser
9. Electric irons 10. Electric power extension cords and
adaptors
11. Electric shears / trimmers 12. Electromechanical kitchen appliances
13. Fans and fan systems 14. Food waste disposers
15. Gas-powered ovens & cooking 16. Household cooking appliances
ranges
ECAS Conformity 17. Ironers 18. Massage appliances
Certificate (Safety)
19. Microwave ovens 20. Personal care & grooming
21. Plugs 22. Portable heating tools
23. Pumps 24. Range hoods
25. Refrigerators 26. Room air-conditioners
27. Room heaters 28. Sewing machines
29. Socket-outlets 30. Stationary circulation pumps
31. Switches & dimmers 32. Television sets & panels
33. UV & infrared radiation – skin tanning 34. Vacuum cleaners
Etc.
1. Automatic dispensers 2. Consumer equipment
3. Electrical and electronic tools 4. IT and communications
5. Large household appliances 6. Lighting equipment
ECAS Certification
(RoHS) 7. Medical devices 8. Monitoring & controlling instruments
9. Small household appliances 10. Toys, leisure and sports equipment
Other EEE not covered under other
categories
Please enquire with us to confirm if your product falls within the mandatory scope.
Basic country deviation
Official language Arabic
Rated voltage 230V AC
Frequency 50Hz
Plug BS 1363 Plugs with earth and fuse for Class I appliances
BS 1363 Plugs with a dummy plastic earth pin for Class II appliances
BS 546 Plug Configurations for 15A appliances
Local climate conditions For refrigerators, Tropical climates (Class T) and for Air-conditioners (Class T3)
Instruction manual In both Arabic and English
Critical component list Electronic components and cables for electrical installation require ECAS certification in
order to be imported and commercialised in the country
Basic application requirements
Test report ECAS Conformity Certificate (Safety): CB test report and certificate no more than 3 years
ECAS Certification (RoHS): IEC or EN report no more than 3 years
Lab ECAS Conformity Certificate (Safety): CBTL
ECAS Certification (RoHS): ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
License holder Local importer (Valid Trade / Industrial License issued by relevant Authorities)
Factory inspection Not required
Shipment inspection Not required
Rating label 1. Company name
2. Model designation
3. Electrical ratings
4. Trade name or trademark
5. ECAS mark (New conformity mark after September 2025)
Maintenance requirements The certificate must be renewed a month prior to its expiration.
This must be done by the holder of the certificate and a minimal fee is applicable.
Customs clearance ECAS conformity certificate or certification is not a customs clearance document
Application procedure
Four steps to ECAS conformity certificate or certification
Product safety testing performed by TÜV SÜD
Technical analysis of the submitted technical documentation
TÜV SÜD Middle East performs technical review
ECAS conformity certificate or certification issued
How can TÜV SÜD help you?
TÜV SÜD is one of the world’s largest independent
providers of testing and certification services. With our in-
depth knowledge of local legislation, guidelines and
standards, we can assist you to achieve compliance for your
consumer and industrial products within the UAE market.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capabilities to issue the
necessary approvals in attaining compliance with UAE
regulatory requirements.
TÜV SÜD Middle East is an ESMA-notified certification body,
which means we can provide one-stop solutions from
product testing to certification for customers for all ESMA
schemes including the ECAS CoC, EESL and RoHs
TÜV SÜD has the expertise certificates. We strive to offer comprehensive and
competitive services and certification packages. Please
and laboratory contact us directly for details on our current accreditation
scope for UAE certifications.
infrastructure to support
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manufacturers in obtaining TÜV SÜD is a trusted partner of choice for safety, security
the necessary approvals and sustainability solutions. It specialises in testing,
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and compliance in company has remained committed to its purpose of
enabling progress by protecting people, the environment
accordance with UAE’s and assets from technology-related risks. Through more
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requirements. developments and facilitating change, TÜV SÜD inspires
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and more sustainable future.
Application lead time and fee
Please contact the nearest local TÜV SÜD office for
information.
Your business benefits
• Save time and money – by covering all your testing
and certification needs through our one stop solution,
as well as using our technical pre-check service to
avoid retests and minimise costs.
• Minimise risk – from business disruption by ensuring
that your products conform to a broad range of global
market regulations.
• Shorten time to market – through TÜV SÜD’s
process systems and advanced knowledge of
regulations.
• Enjoy expert partnership – with our team of highly
skilled experts that possess in-depth knowledge of
the latest changes and updates to global regulations
and standards.
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