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KuwaitRegulations and compliance requirements can pose challenges to companies who are looking to export their new products in Kuwait. Most products must meet local standards and requirements to ensure products are safe, good quality, and fit for consumers’ needs.

Ensure that your products successfully meet Kuwaiti standards by working with TÜV SÜD. We fully understand the local requirements and procedures applicable in Kuwait.

 

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Electrical Safety

Regulatory agency

Public Authority for Industry (PAI)

Regulations

  • The Kuwait Conformity Assurance Scheme (KUCAS) contains a set of procedures carried out by PAI to verify the conformity of all “Regulated Products” (domestic or imported) to Kuwait’s Technical Regulations and approved Standards.

  • Manufacturers with consignments of regulated products to be shipped to Kuwait are required to complete the conformity procedures prior to shipment through one of the Certification and Inspection Bodies (CIB) approved by PAI.

  • A Technical Evaluation Report (TER) and a Technical Inspection Report (TIR) issued by an approved CIB are required.

  • Compliance with KSS and IEC standards.

Guidelines 

  • Manufacturers need to be licensed.

  • The TER is issued by an approved CIB on the basis of successful type testing or test report evaluation.

  • Inspection and testing (based on risk assessment and type of product) would be conducted prior to shipment by the relevant CIB for TIR.

Applicable product categories

Product categories that require mandatory energy efficiency labelling include:

  • Group 1 - Electrical toys

  • Group 2 - Household & commercial electrical and gas appliances

  • Group 3 - Automotive

  • Group 4 - Chemical

  • Group 5 - Others

  • Group 6 - Building materials

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

* Kuwait is a member state of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the product under the GCC Low Voltage Electrical Equipment Technical Regulation should bear the GCC Conformity Marking before they can be legally placed on the market. 

Telecom & Wireless

Regulatory agency

Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA)

Regulations

  • The CITRA in Kuwait issues type approval for terminal equipment.
  • Hardware Type Approval Certificate is granted for a period of three years.

Guidelines

  • A local representative is required.
  • Approval is based on review of foreign standard test reports.

Applicable product categories

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Energy Efficiency

Regulatory agency

Public Authority for Industry (PAI)

Regulations

Energy efficiency:

  • Energy Efficiency Labels are required in Kuwait for certain product categories.

  1. Air conditioners: KWS 1893:2018

  2. Washing machines: KWS 1899:2023

  3. Dryers: KWS 1898:2023

  4. Refrigerators and Freezers: KWS 1900:2023

  5. AC motors: KWS 1897:2023

Guidelines  

  • Product tested in the accredited laboratory.

  • Commercial registration certificate of Kuwaiti importer.

  • The application should be submitted by using the energy efficiency registration platform Kuwait TABEK website.

Applicable product categories

Product categories that require mandatory energy efficiency labelling include Air Conditioners, Washing Machines, Dryers, Refrigerators and Freezers, AC motors.

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Plug Types

Type C

Type G

Why choose TÜV SÜD

TÜV SÜD has the expertise and laboratory infrastructure to support manufacturers in obtaining the necessary approvals and compliance in accordance with Kuwait's standards and requirements. TÜV SÜD test reports are accepted for safety approval and recognised by relevant authorities internationally. We also support manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.

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