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Gulf Cooperation Council

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.

January 30, 2026 Regulatory Update Qatar

Qatar

Qatar: Mandatory GCC Green Label (GCTS Water Label) from 24 February 2026

From 24 Feb 2026, water-consumption products placed on the Qatar market must comply with GCC rules and carry the GCC Green Label with GCTS registration.

January 20, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Laptop USB Type-C Charging Ports Mandatory from 1 April 2026

Saudi Arabia mandates USB Type-C ports on laptop computers from April 1, 2026, compliance via SASO/SABER.

January 4, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SASO Replaces the JEEM1 System with Certification Applications via the Saudi Business Center

SASO has discontinued JEEM1. All certification applications must now be submitted via the Saudi Business Center, with MANEH supporting compliance assessments.

Exporting from the UK to Saudi Arabia: What British Businesses Need to Know

January 2, 2026 Compliance Guide

Saudi Arabia

Exporting from the UK to Saudi Arabia: What British Businesses Need to Know

Saudi Arabia has become one of the most interesting export markets for British companies in recent years. What was once viewed as difficult to access, tightly controlled, and heavily relationship-driven has changed materially—both from a regulatory and commercial perspective.

December 15, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia