Kuwait KUCAS certification
basic introduction
KUCAS certification is a certification in Kuwait. Kuwait notified the TBT Committee on December 17, 2006 of its intention to implement the new Kuwait Local Conformity Assurance System (KUCAS) to replace the current International Conformity Certification Program (ICCP). In consideration of accepting the valuable comments of the TBT Committee members regarding the KUCAS Guidelines, Kuwait hereby notifies the TBT Committee to extend the period for submission of comments and to postpone the implementation of KUCAS in accordance with the dates indicated in items 9 and 10 of this notification to allow sufficient time Various comments will be considered and consideration will be given to amending the guidance where possible.
KUCAS Certification Program
1) All specified products must comply with Kuwait national technical regulations or relevant international standards;
2) Every batch of specified products exported must have an ICCP certificate (CC) along with the goods for customs clearance.
3) Specified goods without a CC certificate when arriving at the port of entry of the importing country may be rejected or required to be sampled for testing. If it does not meet the requirements of the importing country, it will be ordered to be returned to the port of shipment, causing unnecessary delays and losses to the exporter or manufacturer.
The ICCP program provides three ways for exporters or manufacturers to obtain CC certificates. Customers can choose the most appropriate method based on the nature of their products, the degree of compliance with standards, and the frequency of shipments. The CC certificate is issued by PAI Country Office (PCO) authorized by Kuwait.
If it complies with the ICCP certification program, there are three forms:
1) Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) and pre-shipment testing (PST).
Application for customs clearance inspection fee: If the FOB amount is less than or equal to USD 200,000: fee = 0.45% × FOB amount (minimum: CHY 1,750), if the FOB amount is between USD 200,000 and USD 1 million: fee = USD 900+ (FOB-200,000 USD) 0.3%, if the FOB amount exceeds USD 1 million
2) Registration and pre-shipment inspection

3) Type approval

KUCAS certified product range
There are 7 categories of products specified
1. Toys
2. Household category
3. Commercial type
4. Automobiles
5. Chemicals
6. Building materials
7. Other categories
KUCAS certification requirements
1. Rated voltage: The rated voltage of 240V can be marked as 220V-240V, 230V, 230V-240V and 240V. Electrical products with a rated voltage of 220V are not allowed to enter Kuwait
2. Frequency: 50Hz
3. The plug charger needs to comply with BS1363-1, BS1363-2 or BS546 standards. Plugs for electrical wiring must comply with the above standards.
4. Except for water coolers, there are no requirements for ambient temperature.
5. The rated voltage of incandescent lamp must be 240V