Cosmetics GSO Standards: Changes for Exporters to Saudi Arabia Regulatory Update: The 2016 version of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) GSO 1943 regulation is now under enforcement. This means that importers of cosmetic products to Saudi Arabia must list (notify) ALL products through the eCosma Notification System* prior to Certificate of Conformity (SASO…
Pre-Shipment Inspection – An Exporter’s Guide… More and more businesses exporting to countries such as Egypt, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are coming un-stuck when it comes to the pre-shipment inspection (PSI) process. Our expert Account Managers agree, it’s not hard to see why. With frequent changes to regulation and new requirements that all too often…
Country of Origin Certificate: Exporter basics… Arab-British documents, legalised invoices, European Community (EC) Certificate of Origin, EUR1 Movement Certificate, ATR Movement Certification. No matter how you look at it, gaining a Country of Origin certificate and organising the associated documentation is a complicated labyrinth and many businesses struggle to understand the minimum requirement they should…
SASO Refresher for White Goods Exporters Since April 2010, Saudi Arabia has mandated that air conditioners, washing machines, fridges and freezers being imported must comply to a strict set of energy efficient standards. Known as SASO Energy Efficient Labelling. But…did you know that these products must now meet a minimum star rating as well? Understanding the…
IOE & XDS: exporting into the Middle East & Africa The World Bank’s World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) has reported that Saudi Arabia’s import levels now stand at $163.8m, with Nigeria’s reaching $46.5m. As an Institute of Export (IOE&IT) corporate member and expert in export procedures, XDS Solutions, is firmly fixed on helping Institute members,…
Gulf Conformity Tracking Symbol – are you ready? April 1st 2017 is the deadline set for implementation of the Gulf Standards Association (GSO) new Gulf Conformity Tracking Symbol (GCTS) for electrical products certified for marketing in the Gulf region. (It had previously been January 1st) GCTS Snapshot GCTS is a combination of the mandatory…
We had the chance to talk to hundreds of exporters at Going Global Live recently. Worryingly, many wrongly believed successful customs clearance is about what happens when their product arrives at its destination. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. There’s a whole export document process that needs to take place before your product ships.…
Bespoke customs clearance. The smart way to export, and here’s why… This year’s Going Global show is set to be huge. With businesses from around the UK heading to London’s Olympia with expansion into the Middle East & Africa set firmly in their sights. But, having your shipment pass customs clearance can be far from…
Export Compliance FAQs Struggling in the export compliance maze? We help lots of business just like yours, and so have put together a list of frequently asked questions to help: What is a Certificate of Conformity? Several countries in Africa and the Middle East have introduced a customs clearance programme known as the Certificate…
When speed is of the essence: Export compliance to Saudi Arabia has never been quicker for this international business EnerSys is the global leader in batteries, chargers and accessories for motive, reserve, aerospace and defence applications. XDS Solutions has been providing fully managed export compliance services to the business’s Saudi Arabian and Nigerian export teams…