Entering the UAE Market: The EQM Quality Mark

EQM (Emirates Quality Mark) is a voluntary quality mark in the UAE. Its difference from ECAS is that it is not mandatory and that it includes factory inspection and a quality system assessment.

It is voluntary; the application is made by the manufacturer and coordinated with a representative established in the UAE.

• Test reports to the relevant standards
• A quality management system certificate (ISO 9001)
• Factory inspection records
• Product description and production process documents
• The mark usage application

1. 01Scope DeterminationIt is determined which legislation and marking scope the product falls under in the target market. This step defines the entire process; getting it wrong wastes all subsequent work.
2. 02Determining Applicable StandardsThe standards accepted by the market and any national deviations are identified. The same IEC standard may apply with different deviations in different markets.
3. 03Establishing the Test PlanIt is assessed which part of existing test reports will be accepted; missing tests are planned. A CB Scheme report, if available, reduces retesting.
4. 04Local Party and RegistrationIf the market requires an established representative, importer or applicant, this party is designated and the necessary registrations are made.
5. 05Tests and Technical FileTests are conducted and the technical file is prepared. Some markets require testing to be performed within their own country.
6. 06Certification or DeclarationDepending on the market's regime, a manufacturer's declaration is drawn up or a certificate is obtained from the authorised body; a factory audit is carried out if required.
7. 07Marking and LabellingThe mark and label are applied according to the market's format and language rules. The language requirement is checked at customs in most markets.
8. 08Shipment and CustomsIf a pre-shipment document is required, it is obtained; the document set to be presented at customs is completed.

• It is not mandatory; it is obtained to provide differentiation in the market
• It includes factory inspection and periodic surveillance
• It does not remove the ECAS obligation
• Use of the mark is subject to licence

1. 01The quality mark and mandatory registrationThe quality mark is voluntary and does not satisfy the import precondition; nor does having completed mandatory registration confer the right to the quality mark.
2. 02The quality mark and ISO 9001ISO 9001 qualifies the management system; the quality mark qualifies the product and the facility together. A system certificate does not take the place of the mark.
3. 03Product testing and factory inspectionThe mark requires both together; a test report alone is not sufficient and follow-up inspection continues for the life of the mark.
4. 04Use of the markThe mark may be used only on the products and models within the scope of the certificate; use outside the scope constitutes an infringement.

There is no separate certification page for this mark; the scope and process are as described on this page. The roadmap specific to your product is provided in writing at the quote stage.

This section's content is being prepared. The roadmap specific to your product and target market at the quote stage in writing.