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February 22, 2026 Compliance Guide Ecuador

Ecuador

Ecuador Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Program - Overview

Ecuador’s conformity program requires a Certificate of Conformity to verify product labels and compliance, ensuring smooth customs clearance and market acceptance.

February 20, 2026 Compliance Guide

United Arab Emirates

Sell Your Cosmetics in the UAE with Confidence: ECAS & Dubai Municipality Approvals Made Easy

Expand your cosmetics in the UAE with SANTIQ—ECAS & Dubai Municipality approvals made easy, fast, and fully compliant for legal market entry.

February 19, 2026 Compliance Guide Kenya

Kenya

Kenya Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program - Overview

Kenya’s PVoC program requires regulated imports to obtain a Certificate of Conformity before shipment, verifying compliance with KEBS standards for customs clearance.

February 17, 2026 Regulatory Update

Regulatory Update: Digital ATA Carnets to Launch from 1 June 2026

Digital ATA Carnets launch 1 June 2026, replacing paper with QR-based electronic customs declarations, improving efficiency, security, and border processing globally.

February 10, 2026 Compliance Guide

Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s Pre Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program - Overview

Ethiopia’s PVoC program requires a Certificate of Conformity before export, ensuring regulated imports meet national standards and clear customs smoothly.

February 10, 2026 Compliance Guide

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia SASO Quality Mark (SQM) - Overview

SANTIQ supports manufacturers and exporters in obtaining the Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) by leveraging our global network of accredited certification, inspection, and testing partners. We assist with documentation review, product testing, factory audits, and coordination with authorized bodies to ensure full compliance with SASO requirements. Our approach helps streamline the certification process, maintain ongoing compliance through surveillance, and enable efficient access to the Saudi market.

February 9, 2026 Regulatory Update China

China

China Issues First Mandatory National RoHS Standard GB 26572‑2025

China’s GB 26572‑2025 RoHS becomes mandatory Aug 2027, expanding restricted substances to 10 and requiring labels, disclosures, and digital compliance.

February 5, 2026 Compliance Guide Oman

Oman

Oman Product Conformity Assessment Program – Overview

Oman’s Conformity Program requires regulated imports to have Certificates of Conformity or type approval, ensuring safety, energy efficiency, and smooth customs clearance.

February 2, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia