Today, products regulated by the legislation that will be imported to Kuwait must undergo conformity assessment. The KUCAS program, which was put into effect by the Public Authority for Industry of the State of Kuwait (PAI), undertakes/requires certain procedures to verify the conformity of both imported goods and local products with Kuwait technical regulations.

The list of products regulated by the legislation is represented by the following product groups: Children’s toys, Household and commercial electrical and gas equipment, Car group, Chemical group, Construction materials, Others.

Some products are prohibited for import into the country. For example, products of Israeli origin that are contrary to the principles of Islam, second-hand products.

KUCAS program key points:

– All shipments of imported goods that include products subject to mandatory regulations must be issued with a Technical Inspection Report (TIR) ​​and a Technical Assessment Report (TER). Reports can only be issued by an approved certification and inspection body. TER is a report that claims that the goods comply with Kuwaiti technical regulations and established international standards, while TIR proves compliance with the country’s import regulations.

– Kuwaiti authorities have the right to randomly sample the imported product shipment to verify compliance.

– TIR and TER are a prerequisite for unhindered customs clearance. TIR is mandatory for any product shipment.

In case the products arrive in Kuwait without a certificate, these products are subject to mandatory local tests and conformity assessment procedures. Accordingly, it is very important to obtain TIR and TER to avoid delays in delivery and additional costs for testing by local authorities, and to avoid the risk of the goods being banned from entering the country due to non-compliance with applicable standards.