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UAE ECAS Certification: Conformity Assessment and ESMA Mark Application Process

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UAE ECAS Certification: Conformity Assessment and ESMA Mark Application Process

I. Key Points of ECAS Certification

1. Regulatory Authority

ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology) is the main certifier. Accredited laboratories include: DEKRA, TÜV Middle East, and Intertek UAE.

2. Applicable Product Scope

Categories | Typical Products | Applicable Standards
Household Appliances | Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, Washing Machines | UAE.S 5019 (equivalent to IEC 60335)
Lighting Products | LED Bulbs, Light Fixtures | UAE.S 5005 (equivalent to IEC 60598)
Electronic Devices | Mobile Phones, Laptops | UAE.S 5033 (equivalent to IEC 60950)
New Energy Equipment | Photovoltaic Inverters, Charging Piles | UAE.S 6001 (added in 2024)

Note: From January 2024, wireless charging equipment is included in the mandatory certification scope.

II. ECAS Certification Application Process

Step 1: Confirm Product Category

Mandatory Certification Products: Require ECAS certification + ESMA mark (ESMA official website list)

Voluntary Certification Products: Can apply for G-mark (GCC general certification)

Step 2: Select Certification Path

Path Applicable Conditions Requirements Type Certification Batch Export Sample Testing + Registration Batch Certification Single Import Each Batch of Goods Tested Separately

Step 3: Product Testing

(1) Safety Testing Standards

UAE.S 5019 (Household Appliances, based on IEC 60335)

UAE.S 5033 (ITE Equipment, based on IEC 62368-1)
Key Testing Differences:
Plugs must comply with BS 1363 (UK Standard) or CEE 7 (EU Standard)
Ambient Temperature Testing (50°C High Temperature Operation)

(2) EMC Testing Standards

UAE.S 5059 (Conducted/Radiated Emissions, Limits 5dB Stricter Than CE)

UAE.S 5061 (Harmonic Currents, Class Equipment A must meet the following requirements:

Laboratory Requirements: Must be an ESMA accredited laboratory (see list)

Step 4: Submit Application

Required Documents:

Test Report (English/Arabic)

Product Technical Documents (including circuit diagrams and BOM)

UAE Importer's Business License (Foreign companies must appoint an agent)

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Application Method:

Submit through the ESMA online system ECAS Portal

Agent: A local agent (e.g., a Dubai consulting firm)

Step 5: Obtain the ESMA Mark

Marking Specifications:

ESMA mark (≥5mm) on the product or packaging

Certification number (e.g., ECAS-2024-XXXX)

Certificate Validity:

Type Approval: 3 years (requires annual review)

Batch Approval: Single-use

III. Key Considerations

1. Local Representative Requirements

Non-UAE companies must designate a local UAE agent:

Responsible for communicating with ESMA

Retain technical documents for at least 10 years

2. Labels and Instructions

Mandatory Content:

Arabic safety warnings (e.g., "تحذير: لا") (Illegible text)
Voltage Specification (230V/50Hz)
Exemption: Industrial equipment can use only English labels

3. Differences from other certifications

Item UAE ECAS Saudi Arabia SASO EU CE Plug Type BS 1363/CEE 7 SASO 2203 (UK Standard) Schuko (EU Standard) EMC Limits 5dB stricter than CE Same as CE EN 55032 Factory Inspection Sampling (20% probability) Mandatory Annual Review Self-Declaration Mainly

IV. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can an existing CB report be directly converted to ECAS certification?

IECEE CB report is acceptable, but the following must be supplemented:
UAE plug test
Arabic label review
High temperature adaptability test (50°C)

Q2: Do wireless products require additional certification?

Dual requirements:
ECAS certification (safety + EMC)
TDRA certification (wireless radio frequency, such as Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)

Q3: Certification cycle and cost?

Timeframe: Type approval approximately 6-8 weeks (including document review)

Costs:
Safety testing: $800-$3000
EMC testing: $1000-$4000
Agency service fee: approximately $1500

V. 2024 Policy Updates

New Mandatory Products:
Energy storage battery systems (UAE.S 6002-2024)
Smart meters (must comply with UAE smart grid standards)
Digital Labeling:
ESMA logo must include a QR code (link to the ESMA database)
Carbon Footprint Declaration: Air conditioners and refrigerators must submit energy efficiency and carbon emission data.

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