Conformity Certificates

Introduction

Pursuant to the decision adopted by the Board of Directors of the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) at its meeting in Kuwait on 12 October 2004, GSO introduced a unified GCC Conformity Certificate for new motor vehicles and tyres, based on the relevant GSO technical regulations and standards. The GSO Certificate Authentication Scheme came into effect on 1 January 2005.

The authentication of conformity certificates for motorcycles and motorcycle tyres commenced on 1 July 2014. Since then, GSO has reviewed and approved these certificates under the scheme.

The GSO Certification Scheme will be implemented through the Mutabiq Platform with effect from 1 January 2027, in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17065, “Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services.”

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  Product Certification Agreement
  
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  Procedure for Appeal Handling Process
  

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Mutabiq Platform

GSO established the Mutabiq Platform to streamline conformity certification procedures, enhance service quality, reduce application review times, and provide comprehensive data to support stakeholders’ needs.

GSO Certification Scheme for Motor vehicle, Tyres and Motorcycle.

The primary objective of the GSO Certification Scheme is to verify that products within its scope comply with the applicable GSO technical regulations and standards to safeguard users and protect the environment across the region.

Certification Procedure

1. Visit the Mutabiq Application (https://www.gso.org.sa/cc/) and register by completing all required fields and uploading an authorization letter identifying the representative authorized to access the Mutabiq Platform on behalf of the manufacturer. For more information on the registration process, please download the Mutabiq User Guide.
2. A username and password will then be provided. Once the Certification Section has reviewed and verified the registration, the account will be activated and can be used to access the Mutabiq Platform.
3. For more information on the registration process, please follow the link: Mutabiq User Manual

1. Log in to the Mutabiq Platform using your username and password and complete all required fields for each application. The Request for GSO Conformity Certificate (RGCC) is generated automatically by the platform during the application process.
2. Pay the evaluation fee by bank transfer or online payment. If required, a demand invoice can be requested and generated automatically through the platform before payment.
3. Each proof of payment must be used for one batch only. The amount paid must exactly match the total evaluation fees for all applications submitted in that batch. Using the same proof of payment for two or more batches is not permitted.
4. Once all required fields have been completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded to the Mutabiq Platform, a batch can be created.
5. Upon successful batch creation, the platform will display the confirmation message: “Batch created successfully.”

1. Once GSO receives a submitted batch, an Assistant Engineer will review it to verify compliance with GSO requirements. If the requirements are met, the batch will be assigned to a Technical Engineer for initial evaluation.
2. Following the initial evaluation, the batch will be referred to the Head of the Certification Section for final evaluation. The entire evaluation process takes 10 working days.
3. The manufacturer will then receive a notification at the email address registered on the Mutabiq Platform, indicating the status of the submitted batch, as outlined below.

1. Approved: The applications meet GSO requirements.
2. Rejected: The applications do not meet GSO requirements. The manufacturer must revise and resubmit the applications to ensure compliance with these requirements. Resubmissions are treated as new applications and require a new RGCC and new proof of payment.
3. On Hold: The manufacturer must fulfil the additional requirements specified in the notification before the evaluation process can be completed.