Specifications “showcases its achievements during the first half

Dubai 29-09-2019
The Annual Meetings of the IECEx System 2019 / One of the International Electrotechnical Committees (IEC) Committees, held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa with the attendance of more than 150 experts And delegates from 86 countries around the world.
The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology “specifications” announced the host of the event on the sidelines of the event achievements during the first half of this year, which varied between the achievements of international, regional and local ..
HE Abdullah Al Muaini, Director General of the Authority, said that the specifications continue to contribute to the protection of the consumer, environment and the national market and support the economy through the development of the sector of standards and national standardization activities and make them compatible with international best practices and standards in the framework of the State’s efforts to provide the best quality of services The products traded in the UAE markets, whether local or imported.
His Excellency told reporters in a panel discussion on the sidelines of the event that the Authority has achieved many national achievements during the first half of this year, most notably the UAE national system to rely on international recognition by the Asia-Pacific accreditation organization APAC, which has 75 members representing about 80% Of global markets. This will facilitate trade between the UAE and these countries.
He added that during the first half of the year, the TRA issued 1.6 million RFID cards, which are placed in vehicle tires and cannot be replaced or removed. The TRA issued 900,000 cards and certificates in energy and water efficiency programs. Within the programs led by the Authority in the rationalization of consumption in line with the objectives of the national agenda.
The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology has issued 6164 certificates of conformity for imported used vehicles according to health and safety requirements. The authority also issued 9139 certificates of conformity for products according to health and safety requirements. It also issued 8100 certificates of virtual inspection of vehicles. Used non-GCC imported through the technical inspection centers of “ADNOC”, “Tasjeel”, “Shamil” and “Tamam” deployed on the geographical breadth of the country and facilitates the completion of transactions in a period not exceeding minutes.
The Authority also granted 4700 certificates for tires in accordance with the Gulf standard in addition to 2236 certificates with the base number for heavy trailers, in addition to 88 bodies that have obtained registration for conformity assessment and accreditation as conformity assessment bodies. 4 certificates during the first half of this year.
Regarding the green cards / paints, varnishes and tools that guide water consumption, the authority issued 8.5 million cards during the first half of the year, indicating the seriousness of the markets to move towards. He said that the authority works in light of the goals of the national agenda 2021 in terms of indicators to ensure the sustainability of sustainable development and efforts Protect the environment and balance economic and social development.
The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology has developed the “Green Card” system specifications according to the UAE system for the control of volatile organic compounds and heavy metals in paints products and varnishes for buildings and installations in a move aimed at providing products with low contents of volatile materials, especially used in schools and educational paint Hospitals, medical centers and more.
In the first half of this year, the Commission registered 49 halal certification bodies around the world in an effort to expand the provision of Halal certification services in international markets.
In terms of the standards sector, the Authority has achieved several achievements, where it has developed 40 standards during the first half of this year and three technical regulations compared to 38 standards issued throughout 2018 and 10 technical regulations. The UAE is also the winner of hosting the annual meetings of the General Assembly and the technical committees of the International Organization. The ISO standard in Abu Dhabi during the period 20-24 September 2020 is one of the most significant achievements of the Authority during the last period, a major global event expected to be attended by about 700 and the administration has completed the project of the UAE system for the control of solar energy products, which is in line with Esther Integrated State Strategy to rationalize consumption on the one hand and raise the efficiency of this consumption locally on the other.
The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) has achieved 3386 scales, 11779 packages, 6622 fuel meters, 3809 taximeters and 584 medical measurement tools within the Medical Measurement Verification Program.
His Excellency noted the decision to cancel the work of the Tula Unit in the perfume trade and replace it with grams as of February 20 next year and the use of units for the national measurement system and the international system of measurement units.