kuwait conformity assurance scheme (kucas)

KUWAIT CONFORMITY ASSURANCE SCHEME (KUCAS) PUBLIC AUTHORITY FOR INDUSTRY THE PROGRAM The Public Authority for Industry of the State of Kuwait (PAI) has implemented the “Kuwait Conformity Assurance Scheme” (KUCAS) as of 17 June, 2006. KUCAS is a set of procedures carried out by PAI to verify the conformity of all “Regulated Products” to the Kuwaiti Technical Regulations and approved Standards. Exporters & manufacturers with consignments of regulated products to be shipped to Kuwait must complete the conformity procedures prior to shipment through one of the Certification and Inspection Bodies approved by PAI (e.g. SGS) in accordance with KUCAS Guidelines. THE OBJECTIVES KUCAS key objective is to make sure that all the imported “Regulated Products” meet the mandatory quality, safety, and security requirements of the Kuwaiti technical regulations and standards approved by PAI. The conformity assessment and verification activities will be conducted in various exporting countries, which has the advantage to facilitate trade and avoid losses that importers may incur in case their products are found non compliant with the mandatory requirements. THE SOLUTION SGS fulfils all the qualification criteria set for the accreditation of Certification and Inspection Bodies and is working in close partnership with PAI. SGS is therefore approved by PAI for the issuance of Technical Inspection Reports (TIR) and Technical Evaluation Reports (TER). SGS extensive experience in the management of conformity assessment programs worldwide enables the delivery of efficient, comprehensive & tailored solutions to the trade. SGS SERVICES SGS offers the following services to help exporters achieve compliance with KUCAS requirements and obtain TIRs and TERs after completion of one or a combination of the following activities: • Physical inspection prior to shipment; • Sampling, testing and analysis in accredited laboratories; • Audit of product manufacturing processes; • Documentary check and assessment of conformity with the requirements of the applicable technical regulations and standards (KSS, GSO, IEC…). WHY SGS? As the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and Certification Company we provide competitive advantage and deliver trust. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS employs more than 59,000 staff and operates a network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS has the advantage to offer a “One- stop-Service” delivering customized services through 10 business lines and across 10 geographical regions. In addition to Kuwait, SGS is currently active in Conformity Assessment Programs on behalf of government authorities in a number of countries such as Saudi Arabia (SASO), Russia (GOST), Iran (ISIRI), Kenya (KEBS), Egypt (GOEIC) Mongolia (MASM), Nigeria (SON), Algeria (Banque d’Algérie) and Indonesia (Ministry of Trade). © 2010 SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA – All rights reserved WWW.SGS.COM CONTACT US …

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Page 1: Kuwait Conformity assuranCe sCheme (KuCas)

Kuwait Conformity assuranCe sCheme (KuCas)PubliC authority for industry

the Program

The Public Authority for Industry of the State of Kuwait (PAI) has implemented the “Kuwait Conformity Assurance Scheme” (KUCAS) as of 17 June, 2006. KUCAS is a set of procedures carried out by PAI to verify the conformity of all “Regulated Products” to the Kuwaiti Technical Regulations and approved Standards.

Exporters & manufacturers with consignments of regulated products to be shipped to Kuwait must complete the conformity procedures prior to shipment through one of the Certification and Inspection Bodies approved by PAI (e.g. SGS) in accordance with KUCAS Guidelines.

the objeCtives

KUCAS key objective is to make sure that all the imported “Regulated Products” meet the mandatory quality, safety, and security requirements of the Kuwaiti technical regulations and standards approved by PAI.

The conformity assessment and verification activities will be conducted in various exporting countries, which has the advantage to facilitate trade and avoid losses that importers may

incur in case their products are found non compliant with the mandatory requirements.

the solution

SGS fulfils all the qualification criteria set for the accreditation of Certification and Inspection Bodies and is working in close partnership with PAI. SGS is therefore approved by PAI for the issuance of Technical Inspection Reports (TIR) and Technical Evaluation Reports (TER).

SGS extensive experience in the management of conformity assessment programs worldwide enables the delivery of efficient, comprehensive & tailored solutions to the trade.

sgs serviCes

SGS offers the following services to help exporters achieve compliance with KUCAS requirements and obtain TIRs and TERs after completion of one or a combination of the following activities:

• Physical inspection prior to shipment;

• Sampling, testing and analysis in accredited laboratories;

• Audit of product manufacturing processes;

• Documentary check and assessment of conformity with the requirements of the applicable technical regulations and standards (KSS, GSO, IEC…).

why sgs?

As the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and Certification Company we provide competitive advantage and deliver trust. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS employs more than 59,000 staff and operates a network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS has the advantage to offer a “One-stop-Service” delivering customized services through 10 business lines and across 10 geographical regions.

In addition to Kuwait, SGS is currently active in Conformity Assessment Programs on behalf of government authorities in a number of countries such as Saudi Arabia (SASO), Russia (GOST), Iran (ISIRI), Kenya (KEBS), Egypt (GOEIC) Mongolia (MASM), Nigeria (SON), Algeria (Banque d’Algérie) and Indonesia (Ministry of Trade).

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