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Core programme purpose

GAR sets the essential requirements and conformity-assessment framework for gas appliances and fittings. CE marking is not a certificate; it is associated with the manufacturer’s declaration of conformity with applicable Union legislation.

General product scope

The general scope includes gas-fired appliances for cooking, heating, hot-water production, cooling, lighting and washing, together with certain fittings defined by the Regulation. Classification as an appliance or fitting depends on the product characteristics.

Points for manufacturers

• Applicable harmonised standards and their current editions
• Appliance or fitting classification and gas category
• Technical file, risk assessment and conformity-assessment module

Core programme purpose

The Saudi Quality Mark is a quality-mark licensing programme. Saber is the electronic platform used for product and conformity-document application and registration processes.

General product scope

SQM scope is determined by the product and technical regulation; the brief identifies gas-operated appliances and accessories in this context. Saber transactions follow the product classification and applicable conformity route.

Points for manufacturers

• Correct product and customs classification
• Separate requirements of SQM and Saber processes
• Technical file, test evidence and production-quality-system information

Core programme purpose

G-Mark is a regional conformity marking for products within the scope of relevant Gulf technical regulations. The scope and assessment route depend on the product category.

General product scope

The brief specifically describes certain low-voltage electrical products and toys under G-Mark. For a gas appliance, the applicability of G-Mark or another market requirement must be confirmed for the individual product.

Points for manufacturers

• Whether the product falls under the relevant Gulf technical regulation
• Product-specific conformity-assessment route
• Technical file, test reports and risk analysis

Core programme purpose

ECAS is the conformity-assessment and registration framework for regulated products. EQM is a separate quality-mark programme related to product and manufacturing quality systems.

General product scope

ECAS and EQM scopes vary by product category. The brief identifies different document, evaluation and quality-system expectations for the two programmes; they are not direct equivalents.

Points for manufacturers

• Whether the product is regulated and selection of the correct programme
• Accepted test reports and declarations of conformity
• Manufacturing and quality-system evidence that may be required for EQM

Core programme purpose

OQM is a quality-mark programme assessed against relevant standards and quality-system requirements in Oman. Product-specific obligations must be confirmed separately.

General product scope

The brief describes OQM as combining product-conformity review with evaluation of the manufacturing facility’s quality system. The exact scope for gas appliances must be confirmed at project start.

Points for manufacturers

• OQM applicability and current programme conditions
• Relevant standards and technical-review requirements
• Need for manufacturing-site and quality-system evaluation

Core programme purpose

CSA marks indicate that a product has completed an authorised certification process against the Canadian and, where identified on the mark, US standards stated for it. The applicable mark varies by product and market.

General product scope

CSA evaluation may use applicable Canadian standards or, depending on the intended mark, US standards. The product group, intended use and target mark determine the specific assessment route.

Points for manufacturers

• Applicable product standard and CSA mark type
• Correct separation of Canadian and US market scope
• Sample, technical-file and production-follow-up requirements

Core programme purpose

CQC Mark Certification is a voluntary product-certification programme operated by CQC. It is distinct from China’s mandatory CCC system.

General product scope

CQC Mark provides voluntary certification for many product categories. Whether a product falls under CQC Mark or the mandatory CCC system is determined separately from its product classification and current Chinese requirements.

Points for manufacturers

• Keeping CQC Mark and CCC scope distinct
• Current certification rules for the product category
• Testing, factory-inspection and technical-document requirements