Description

This training program aims to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to understand and apply the Gulf Technical Regulations for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The program covers the regulatory framework, essential safety requirements, conformity assessment procedures, labelling and documentation obligations, and the roles and responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, and distributors. Practical examples and real market case studies are included to help participants avoid common compliance issues and reduce the risk of product rejection or regulatory penalties.

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

Identify low voltage electrical equipment subject to the regulation

Understand and apply essential safety and compliance requirements

Navigate conformity assessment and certification processes effectively

Support their organizations in placing compliant products on the Gulf market with confidence:
 

Outline

Concept and Importance of Gulf Technical Regulations
Overview of technical regulations, their objectives, and their role in consumer protection and market regulation in the Gulf region.

Scope of Low Voltage Electrical Equipment
Identification of equipment covered and excluded, and the voltage range defined under the Gulf regulation.

Essential Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
Electrical, thermal, and mechanical hazards, and requirements for safe design and manufacturing.

Gulf Technical Regulation for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (GSO)
Review of the regulation’s clauses and mandatory technical requirements for placing products on the Gulf market.

Conformity Assessment and Certification Procedures
Conformity assessment mechanisms, approved bodies, and the process of obtaining the Gulf Conformity Mark (G-Mark).

Labelling, Instructions, and Warning Requirements
Mandatory labelling, technical data plates, user instructions, and Arabic language requirements.

Responsibilities of Manufacturers, Importers, and Distributors
Regulatory obligations of each economic operator before and after placing products on the market.

Market Surveillance, Enforcement, and Case Studies
Inspection mechanisms, non-compliance penalties, and practical case studies from the Gulf market.

Audience

Electrical engineers (design, installation, and quality)

Compliance and regulatory affairs officers

Quality assurance and certification professionals

Import and export specialists

Customs clearance and trade compliance personnel

Regulatory and inspection authority staff

Manufacturers and suppliers of electrical equipment

Factory owners and production managers

Electrical safety consultants

Senior engineering students and graduates in related disciplines