News & Updates: Kuwait

28 May 2019
Exporting Ceramic Tiles to Kuwait - TIR Required From 18th July
Exports to Kuwait of Ceramic Tiles will require a Technical Inspection Report from 18th July

02 Nov 2018
Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Regulation for Direct Expansion Air Conditioners in Kuwait
Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Regulation for Direct Expansion Air Conditioners in Kuwait

18 Aug 2017
Exports to Kuwait of Incandescent and Halogen Lamp Banned 1st August 2017
From 1st August 2017 imports of Incandescent Lamps and Halogen Lamps were banned by PAI.

27 Feb 2017
Update to Kuwait GMark Technical Regulations for Toys and Low Voltage Electricals
Update to Kuwait G-Mark Technical Regulations for Toys and Low Voltage Electricals

16 May 2016
Gulf Technical Regulations for Exports of Low Voltage Electrical Products to Kuwait
G-Mark Regulation will be enforced from 1st July 2016 for low-voltage electrical products exported to the GCC countries

25 Jun 2014
Kuwait Ban on Specific API Engine Oil Service Categories
Exporting Engine Oil to Kuwait - Ban on Specific API Engine Oil Service Categories

07 Aug 2012
Addition of Tobacco Products to the KUCAS Kuwait Regulated Product List
Addition of Tobacco Products to the KUCAS Regulated Product List

03 Nov 2011
Reintroduction of Compliance to KUCAS Requirements for Tyres
The Public Authority for Industry (PAI) has reintroduced the KUCAS requirement for tyres issuing a letter to this effect

28 Jul 2011
All Shipments to Kuwait of Automotive Parts Require Technical Inspection Report (TIR)
Vehicle Spare Parts have been added to the KUCAS Regulated Product List

11 Feb 2011
Gulf Toys Technical Regulation (GTTR) now enforced in all GCC participating countries
Exporting to the Middle East? Gulf Toys Technical Regulation (GTTR) now enforced in all GCC participating countries