Surge in the use of detergents is driven by popularity of washing machines, increasing inclination to hygiene and cleanliness, and the availability of product variations. In the UAE, discounts and promotions are stimulating the sales of detergents in terms of both value and volume. Sales of concentrated liquid detergent is poised to grow faster than those of other detergent products with the ease of use of automatic washing machines.
To ensure its quality, detergents are required to comply with the following standards/schemes set by the federal entity Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA):
EMIRATES CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SCHEME (ECAS)
1 year validity
a product certification scheme for government-regulated products as mandated by the Federal Law 28 of 200
INDUSTRIAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM (IMS)
1 year validity
follows quality procedures that ensure the calibration and adjustment of measuring instruments in all stages of production
The following types of detergent are required to have certification:
Synthetic liquid detergents for clothing and fabrics
Colored textiles detergents
Synthetic detergents – detergents powder
Synthetic detergents for kitchen
Sodium bicarbonate
Liquid chlorine
Liquid glass cleaner
Liquid carpet shampoos/cleaner
Soap flakes
Toilet soap, toilet soap for children, hand wash liquid soap, transparent soap, glycerin soap (transparent, translucent and opaque), detergents – fatty spots remover for clothes and textiles, and liquid detergent for manual dishwashing can also undergo product certification (ECAS or EQM) on voluntary basis.
The following are the requirements for ECAS or EQM:
The following are the requirements for IMS:
Prime Group takes a 360-degree approach in providing its services and has been recognized by major certifying bodies as well as key government agencies. Throughout the company’s 30+ years of existence, it has built the largest network of full-fledged private testing laboratories in the UAE, has a robust team of technical experts, and offers a wide range of solutions in quality and compliance.
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