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What are the specific safety certification requirements for aerial work platforms in the Middle East market?

Safety certification for aerial work platforms in the Middle East market is based on GCC, SASO/SABER, and ESMA, with additional requirements for mechanical safety, electrical safety, and environmental adaptability. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other countries have further detailed regulations. The specific requirements and procedures are as follows.

Core Certification System

GCC certification (valid in all seven Gulf states)

Based on the GSO mechanical safety standard GSO 1001/2015, it covers the entire process of design, manufacturing, and testing, involving key indicators such as structural strength, stability, braking, and protective devices.

A test report conforming to GSO standards is required, and a GCC Certificate of Conformity (GCC CoC) issued by a GSO accredited body is necessary for customs clearance.

Saudi SASO/SABER Certification

Legal basis: Saudi technical regulations "Safety of machinery Part 3: Lifting equipment". Aerial work platforms are classified as Type 3 medium-risk products and require type approval and batch conformity audit.

Certification process: ① Register on the JEEM1 platform → ② Apply for a QM (PC) certificate (product conformity) → ③ Apply for an SC (shipment conformity) certificate on the SABER platform, which is required for customs clearance of each batch.

Test standards: EN 280, IEC 60204-1, with a focus on assessing structural strength, electrical safety, emergency stop, and stability.

Environmental adaptability: Dustproof and waterproof IP54 and above, tested for 72 hours of continuous operation at 55℃, suitable for desert environments.

UAE ESMA Certification

Electrical equipment must comply with ESMA standards, covering insulation, grounding, and leakage protection. Some products require testing by local laboratories in the UAE and must obtain an ESMA compliance certificate before they can be marketed.

Other certifications

Qatar, Kuwait, and other countries mostly adopt the GCC standard, and some require local agents or additional document review. It is recommended to confirm the specific rules of the target country in advance.

Specialized safety technical requirements

project	Key Indicators	According to the standard
Mechanical structure	The load-bearing strength meets the standard, the anti-tipping stability is qualified, and the impact resistance of the protective cover for moving parts is ≥10 Joules.	EN 280, GSO 1001
Electrical safety	Ground resistance ≤ 0.1Ω, insulation resistance ≥ 10MΩ, leakage current ≤ 0.75mA, emergency stop response < 0.5 seconds	IEC 60204-1, SASO 60335
Protective devices	The system is fully equipped and effective, including fall arrestors, guardrails, overload protection, tilt alarms, and emergency descent systems.	IEC 60204-1, SASO 60335
Environmental adaptability	Dustproof and waterproof starting from IP54, high temperature resistant up to 55℃, sand and dust resistant, corrosion resistant	EN 280, GSO 1001
Identification and Documentation	Bilingual (Chinese and Arabic) nameplates (including model number, load capacity, and manufacturer), operation manual, maintenance guide, and test reports are all included.	Saudi technical regulations

Certification process and materials list

Process Overview

Prepare technical documents (drawings, BOM, test reports, ISO9001 certificate).

Choose a GSO/SASO accredited body (such as TÜV or SGS) for testing and auditing.

Obtain type approval (Saudi QM certificate) → Apply for SABER SC or GCC CoC in batches → Clear customs and release.

Required materials

Product photos (including close-up of the nameplate), bilingual (Chinese and Arabic) instruction manual, and installation and maintenance manual.

Test report (structural, electrical, stability, environmental adaptability).

Manufacturer qualifications (business license, ISO9001), importer/exporter documents.

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