What is
EQM- Emirates Quality Mark?
The (EQM) is a mark of conformity granted to the products
that can demonstrate compliance with the relevant UAE National Standards,
Regional and/or International Standards and are manufactured by an organization
implementing an effective Quality Management System to ensure continuous
compliance.The process of achieving the license to use the EQM involves a
comprehensive evaluation of the product as well as the quality system used by
the manufacturer in production through auditing, testing, and inspection.
The EQM Certificate can be used to clear shipments from Ports and
Customs Authorities instead of The ECAS Certificate for the certified products
only.
The Mark can be printed on the certified product as proof of compliance
and approval by the Federal Government through ESMA.
What
are Requirements to acquire EQM?
·
Valid UAE Trade / Industry License
·
Declaration of Conformity
·
Test report for the product, according to
requirements of UAE Scheme and applicable product
·
standard
·
Product Label
·
QMS Manual of each factory
·
Quality Plan of each factory
·
Plant Layout of each factory
·
Vicinity map of all the factories
·
Other Documents as needed
How long is an EQM valid?
EQM Certificate is
valid within 3 years upon issuance for the certified products. Renewal
application is required one month before expiration of the certificate.
EQM Certificate is
valid within 3 years upon issuance for the certified products. Renewal
application is required one month before expiration of the certificate.