Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation

MATRADE Organises Seminar On G-Mark Regulation for GCC Market on 23 NOVEMBER 2015 (19 November 2015)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015, KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian manufacturers or exporters of toys and Electrical & Electronic (E&E) products who wish to access the Gulf Markets are invited to register for a seminar organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) this 23 November 2015 at Menara MATRADE.

The seminar aims to provide insights on the impact of the changes in G-Mark regulation in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market. The amendments to the regulations were imposed by the GCC Standardisation Organisation (GSO) and will take effect on July 1, 2016. The changes are common Technical Regulation for low voltage electrical products.

This Technical Regulation (BD – 142004 – 01) covers safety and electromagnetic compatibility and is applicable in the GCC member states - United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait. It will be made mandatory for all Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances manufactured in or imported to the Gulf states. In this regard, Malaysian exporters will have to fulfill all necessary requirements listed under the Technical Regulation.

Apart from the highlight on requirements of the amended G-Mark, the seminar will also shed light on various aspects pertaining to this new regulation including the 13 types of electrical household appliances that are not subject to self-certification and the appointed registered Notified Body for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, among others.

Interested Malaysian toys and E&E manufacturers who exporting or are planning to venture into the GCC market are highly encouraged to register as participants at this seminar. For details and registration contact Norzulaila Mohd Dzafri (03-6207 7144) / Sobirin Baharudin (03-6207 7146) and Norshahida Othman (03-6207 7124). Closing date is on 21 November 2015.