Introductory guide to the GSO technical regulations

The Gulf Standards Organization (GSO) regulates the export of certain products to the Gulf region. GSO regulated products include Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (LVE) and Children’s Toys.

Cotecna is a notified GSO Certification Body authorized to certifying low voltage electrical equipment (LVE) and children's toys regulated for the Gulf Mark Certification Scheme. As such, Cotecna can assist you to export these products to GCC member states include Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arba Emirates, and Yemen.

To help you better understand the GSO regulation for low voltage electrical equipment and appliances, you can download our free white paper. The white paper includes an easy-to-follow guide for applying for, and attaching, the GCTS symbol.

To download our white paper, please visit: https://campaigns.cotecna.com/white-paper/gso/

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