Oman Product Conformity Assessment Program – Overview

Oman’s Product Conformity Assessment Program, administered through the Directorate General for Standards and Metrology (DGSM), establishes mandatory compliance verification for regulated imported products prior to market entry. Manufacturers and exporters must demonstrate conformity with applicable Omani technical regulations and standards through designated assessment bodies and obtain the required certificates before shipment.

A valid Certificate of Conformity, type examination certificate, or other required approval is essential for customs clearance and lawful distribution within Oman. The program strengthens consumer protection, promotes product quality and energy efficiency, and ensures that goods entering the Omani market meet established regulatory requirements.

1. Purpose and Scope

Oman operates a mandatory product conformity assessment program that requires certain imported goods to be assessed for compliance with applicable technical regulations and national standards before they can be placed on the market or cleared through customs. These conformity requirements apply primarily to products regulated under Omani technical regulations, such as electrical equipment and appliances subject to safety and energy performance benchmarks.

The program aims to protect consumer safety, ensure products meet minimum performance and technical expectations, support environmental and energy efficiency goals, and facilitate efficient import procedures for compliant goods.

2. Government Authority

The conformity scheme is administered on behalf of the Directorate General for Standards and Metrology (DGSM), which operates under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman. DGSM develops and enforces the technical regulations applying to products imported into or sold in Oman and designates authorized assessment bodies to conduct conformity assessments and issue required certificates.

3. Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and Related Certifications

Under Oman’s conformity framework, regulated products must be supported by appropriate certification prior to customs clearance:

• Certificate of Conformity (CoC): This document confirms that products comply with relevant Omani technical regulations and mandatory standards. A valid CoC is typically required for customs release and market access for covered products.

• Type Examination Certificate: For specific technical regulation categories (such as low voltage electrical equipment and appliances), manufacturers are required to obtain a type examination certificate issued by a DGSM-designated body. This certificate confirms that product design and safety characteristics meet regulatory requirements.

• Energy Efficiency or Quality Mark Certifications: Where products are subject to energy performance regulations, compliance may also involve energy efficiency ratings or additional quality mark schemes mandated by DGSM.

Certificates are specific to the products and regulatory regime concerned and are essential before goods enter Omani commerce.

4. Products Subject to Verification

Oman’s conformity requirements apply to defined product categories that pose safety, energy, or technical risk if non-compliant. These typically include:

• Low voltage electrical equipment and appliances

• Energy-consuming goods subject to mandatory energy efficiency benchmarks

• Other products regulated under specific DGSM technical regulations

Regulated products may be introduced in phases, with initial implementation focusing on certain electrical equipment and additional product categories added over time.

5. Conformity Assessment Process

Pre-Shipment Assessment and Type Examination

For technical regulation categories such as low voltage electrical equipment, product compliance assessment may involve:

1. Documentation Submission: Manufacturers or exporters provide technical documentation, product design files, safety information, and test reports to an authorized assessment body prior to export.

2. Technical Evaluation: The product design and safety characteristics are reviewed against regulatory requirements and applicable standards.

3. Testing and Examination: Products may undergo safety and performance testing, including electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility where required.

4. Certificate Issuance: Once compliance is confirmed, a type examination certificate or conformity certificate is issued, typically with a defined validity period.

Energy Efficiency and Related Verification

For products subject to energy performance regulations:

1. Energy performance documentation is reviewed against required benchmarks.

2. Energy efficiency labelling requirements are assessed where applicable.

3. A conformity certificate or energy efficiency confirmation is issued upon successful evaluation.

6. Roles and Responsibilities

Exporters or manufacturers must:

• Determine whether their products are subject to Omani conformity requirements

• Prepare and submit complete technical documentation and supporting test evidence

• Engage an authorized conformity assessment body

• Obtain the required certificates before shipment

Importers are responsible for:

• Ensuring regulated goods are accompanied by valid certificates

• Presenting conformity documentation to customs and regulatory authorities

• Confirming compliance prior to distribution or sale

Failure to meet Oman’s conformity requirements can result in customs delays, additional inspection, or refusal of clearance.

7. Objectives of the Program

The Oman Product Conformity Assessment Program is designed to:

• Protect consumer health and safety

• Ensure products comply with approved technical and performance standards

• Support energy efficiency and environmental protection goals

• Facilitate smoother trade through structured compliance procedures

• Strengthen confidence in product quality within the Omani market

 How SANTIQ Can Assist

Complying with Oman’s Product Conformity Assessment Program requires regulated products to obtain Certificates of Conformity, type examination certificates, or energy efficiency approvals before market entry. SANTIQ assists exporters and manufacturers by coordinating the entire certification process through our network of accredited certification partners, authorized inspection companies, and testing laboratories.

We help clients classify products, prepare technical documentation, arrange inspections and laboratory testing, and ensure all regulatory requirements are met for issuance of valid certificates. By leveraging our established network, SANTIQ streamlines certification, reduces shipment delays, and supports smooth customs clearance and compliant entry into the Omani market.