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Regulations and compliance requirements can pose challenges to companies who are looking to export their new products in Sultanate of Oman. 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 Sultanate of Oman standards by working with TÜV SÜD. We fully understand the local requirements and procedures applicable in Sultanate of Oman.
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Plug Types
Type G
Electrical Safety
REGULATORY AGENCY
Directorate General for Standards and Metrology (DGSM)
REGULATIONS
- The appointment services and legislation development team has prepared the general guide for the appointment of conformity assessment bodies within the implementation plan of the technical regulation of the conformity system issued by Ministerial Resolution No. 190/2021.
- DGSM implements the technical regulations for the new Omani Conformity Scheme, the 1st stage came into force on June 5, 2022. Products subject to these regulations need to obtain certification from a Notified Body designated by the DGSM.
GUIDELINES
- Products must test with safety and EMC standards.
- Manufacturers need to prepare product design and risk analysis documentation.
- Conformity certificates are valid for one year.
APPLICABLE PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Type Examination Certificate scope:
- Dishwashers
- Washing machines
- Vacuum cleaners
OUR SERVICES AT A GLANCE
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with the national requirements and obtaining the necessary approvals.
Telecom & Wireless
Regulatory agency
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Sultanate of Oman
Regulations
- Registered importer shall only sell telecommunications equipment type approved by the TRA: all telecommunications sold and used within the Sultanate must carry the TRA Approval label.
- All equipment must comply with the substance restriction requirements of the RoHS (EU Directive 2017/2102).
Guidelines
The General documents required for a type approval application are:
- Declaration of conformity
- Electromagnetic capability (EMC)
- Safety Report
- Radio frequency test reports (For the radio operating devices)
- SAR test report (for the GSM Mobiles)
- Any other test report might be required
Applicable product categories
The categories of the telecommunication devices required to be type approved are: GSM Mobile, Wireless Access devices, Short range devices, Microwave devices, Other radio equipment, Radars, Handheld Radio devices, Other terminal equipment, Switches, Telephone set, PAPX Servers
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TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with the national requirements and obtaining the necessary approvals.
Energy Efficiency
REGULATORY AGENCY
Directorate General for Standards and Metrology (DGSM)
REGULATIONS
- Air conditioners within the scope of the standard GSO 2530/2016 shall meet the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) as stipulated in the ministerial decree (107/2018) of the Sultanate of Oman.
- Manufacturers exporting air conditioners to the Sultanate of Oman are required to register the air conditioners with the Oman Authority and affix the Energy Efficiency Rating label on the registered product.
GUIDELINES
- Once Oman authority approves the application for registration in the online system, an Oman EER energy efficiency label will be issued in electronic format for the product.
- The manufacturer shall affix the energy label on the approved product according to the requirements for GSO 2530/2016 before placing the product in the Sultanate of Oman market.
APPLICABLE PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Air conditioners:
- Single-package of Window type
- Split-system non-ducted air conditioners using aircooled condensers
- Split-system ducted air-conditioners using air-cooled condensers
- Heat pumps using air-cooled condensers.
- Central air conditioning machines
OUR SERVICES AT A GLANCE
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Oman requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.
TÜV SÜD PSB is designated by the Directorate General for Standards and Metrology (DGSM) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) of the Sultanate of Oman to issue the Omani energy efficiency labeling for air conditioners.
Why choose TÜV SÜD
TÜV SÜD has the expertise and laboratory infrastructure to support manufacturers in obtaining the necessary approvals and compliance in accordance to the Sultanate of Oman's standards and requirements. TÜV SÜD test reports are accepted for safety approval and recognised by relevant authorities internationally. We also supports manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.
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