basic introduction

KUCAS certification is a kind of certification in Kuwait. Kuwait notified the TBT Committee on December 17, 2006 that it intends to implement the new Kuwait Local Qualification Assurance System (KUCAS) to replace the current International Conformity Certification Program (ICCP). Considering the acceptance of the valuable opinions of TBT Committee members on the KUCAS guidelines, Kuwait is hereby notified to the TBT Committee to extend the time limit for comments and postpone the implementation of KUCAS in accordance with the dates indicated in items 9 and 10 of this notification to allow sufficient time Study various opinions and consider revising the guidelines as much as possible accordingly.

KUCAS certification program

(1) All specified products must comply with Kuwait ’s national technical regulations or relevant international standards;

(2) For each batch of prescribed products exported, an ICCP certificate (CC) must be held with the goods to facilitate customs clearance.

(3) When the goods arrive at the port of entry of the importing country, the goods without the CC certificate may be rejected or require sample testing. If it does not meet the requirements of the importing country, it will be ordered to return to the port of shipment, causing unnecessary delays and losses to the exporter or manufacturer.

The ICCP plan provides three ways for exporters or manufacturers to obtain CC certificates. Customers can choose the most appropriate method according to the nature of their products, the degree of compliance with the standard, and the frequency of shipments. The CC certificate is issued by PAI Country Office (PCO) authorized by Kuwait.

If it complies with the ICCP certification program, there are the following three forms:

(1) Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) and pre-shipment testing (PST).

Application for customs clearance inspection fee: if the FOB amount is less than or equal to USD 200,000: fee = 0.45% × FOB amount (minimum: CHY 1,750), if the FOB amount is between USD 200,000 and USD 1 million: fee = USD 900+ (FOB-200,000 USD) 0.3%, if the FOB amount exceeds USD 1 million

(2) Registration and pre-shipment inspection

KUCAS certified product range

There are 7 categories of products

1. Toys

2. Household

3. Commercial

4. Automotive

5. Chemicals

6. Building materials

7. Other categories

KUCAS certification requirements

1. Rated voltage: The rated voltage of 240V can be marked as 220V-240V, 230V, 230V-240V and 240V. Electrical products with a rated voltage of 220V are not allowed to enter Kuwait

2. Frequency: 50Hz

3. The plug charger needs to comply with BS1363-1, BS1363-2 or BS546 standards. Plugs for electrical wiring must meet the above standards.

4. Except for the water cooler, there is no requirement for the ambient temperature

5. The rated voltage of the incandescent lamp must be 240V