Expanded Service Scope Under Kuwait's PCA Program

PCA NewslettersJune 12, 2025

A wider range of products is now included in our product conformity program for Kuwait, enabling businesses to access the country’s markets more efficiently and in full compliance.

We are proud to announce our enhanced role as an approved provider of specialized inspection services under Kuwait’s Public Authority for Industry (PAI). This expansion reinforces our high-quality inspection capabilities for businesses seeking access to the Kuwaiti market.

We now provide certification for a wider range of products, including household and commercial electrical appliances, ceramic tiles, lubricants, food contact materials and toys. Importantly, we now also offer inspection services for detergents and cleaning products, which are required to meet specific regulatory standards before entering the Kuwaiti market.

A key update is the introduction of the expanded Energy Efficiency Rating (KW EER) program, effective from March 1, 2025. This regulation, previously limited to air conditioners, now also covers rotating electrical machines, washing machines, refrigerators and freezers.

We are an approved certification body for the KW EER program, supporting businesses in complying with Kuwait’s latest energy efficiency requirements.

Newly added scopes

Energy Efficiency Rating Program

Rotating electrical machines (KWS 1897:2023)
Electric clothes dryers (KWS 1898:2023)
Electric clothes washing machines (KWS 1899:2023)
Refrigerators, refrigerators-freezers and freezers (KWS 1900:2023)

Detergents

Powder detergents: KWS GSO 151:2023
Liquid detergents: KWS GSO 2555:2022

Helping you access Kuwait markets

We play a pivotal role in facilitating market access to Kuwait by ensuring compliance with national regulatory requirements. Through our comprehensive inspection and product conformity programs, we help businesses navigate the Kuwait Conformity Assurance Scheme (KUCAS), which mandates that products meet safety, quality and environmental standards.

We provide vital services such as issuing technical inspection reports (TIR), conducting physical inspections and testing and verifying conformity for a wide range of products. These services help ensure smooth importation and successful market entry of regulated goods.

Learn more about Kuwait – KUCAS certification.

This article can also be found in our PCA Newsletter (Q2/2025) – which keeps you up to date with developments in technical barriers to trade and product conformity assessment.