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UAE Quality Mark
Consequent to the Federal Law number (28) to the year 2001 to establish Emirates Authority for Standardization And Metrology. ESMA is considered as the authorized body in the United Arab Emirates to grant the Emirates Quality Mark. The quality mark was issued to ensure the products comply with the approved standards and to give consumers confidence in the Products that carry this mark and are circulated both locally or in External export markets, due to the fact that these products have been approved by an impartial body according to the procedures issued in this system and approved by ESMA board. The conformity with relevant international standards has been taken into account, and that have been issued by relevant Organizations, concerned with standardization, has also been considered, this endows the system with future international recognition through the accreditation bodies & Bilateral Agreements of mutual recognition, thus, reinforcing the competitive power of National Products in the Local Markets and broadening their horizons to compete in the Foreign Markets for the aim of supporting and developing the National Economy.
 
Definitions
  • The Mark: The Emirates Quality Mark is a distinction mark granted to a certain product. It proves that this product meets the approved standards and its production system meets other requirements set by Emirates Authority for standardization and metrology. It shows also the commitment of the foundation to the specific requirements in the system.
  • Conformity Evaluation Department in Charge: The department that is responsible for inspection and/or testing and/or conformity of the products. This can be the conformity evaluation department in the authority or any other authorized department by the authority.
  • Conformity Evaluation: The process that verifies the fulfill-ment of the approved standards, either directly or indirectly like inspection, testing, calibration or granting the products conformity certificates.
  • The Product: The manufactured products that follow the requirements of the Emirates  quality mark system.
  • Approved  Standards: The standards that are approved by ESMA. They are retorted by the statement (standards for the United Arab Emirates).and take the symbols (UAE.S) Or the ones accepted by ESMA in the case of the absence of a national equivalent standard.
  • Licensing with Mark: A certificate granted by ESMA to the organization to use the mark on a certain product to show it has been assessed, it meets the relevant standards and has an efficient system in quality management.