Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Motor Vehicle Certification
GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) is a Regional Standardization Organization (RSO) which was established by the resolution of the GCC Supreme Council (22nd Session, Muscat, Oman, 30-31 December 2001) and assumed its operation in May 2004 with membership of the governments of The State of the United Arab Emirates, The Kingdom of Bahrain, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Sultanate of Oman, The State of Qatar, and The State of Kuwait.
The Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO), whose full name is The Standardization Organization of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) is a Regional Standardization Organization (RSO) established by the resolution of the GCC Supreme Council.
The mission of GSO is to assist the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) to achieve the objectives set forth in its Charter and in the GCC Economic Agreement by unifying the various standardization activities and following up implementation and compliance with the same in cooperation and coordination with the standardization bodies in the Member States (NSBs) to develop the production and service sectors, foster the intra-GCC trade, protect the consumer, environment and the public health, enhance the GCC economy and its competitiveness and meet the requirements of Gulf Custom Union and Gulf Common Market.
Since January 1, 2005, GSO has inspected and issued GCC certification for motor vehicles and tire products in accordance with relevant Gulf standards. The approved GCC certificate will be valid in all GCC member countries. At the same time vehicles shall also comply with the National regulations for member countries.
ATIC is working closely with GSO, ESMA, SASO, etc. authorities to provide vehicle testing and certification services to vehicle and component manufactures mainly in China.
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GCC Motor Vehicles Technical Requirements
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates.
The member states all accept GSO standards, but some member states also require additional technical requirements for motor vehicles.
The specific technical requirements are as follows
No. | Items | Regulation |
1 | Methods of Test for Lead-Acid Starter Batteries Used for Motor Cars & Internal Combustion Engines | GSO 35:2007 |
2 | Lead-Acid Starter Batteries Used for Motor Cars & Internal Combustion Engines | GSO 34:2007 |
3 | Car Upholstery-Testing Methods of Fabric for Car Seats | GSO 279:2005 |
4 | Car Upholstery-Fabric for Car Seats | GSO 280:2005 |
5 | Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines– Dimensions | GSO 1605:2002 |
6 | Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines-Part 6: Static Burst Pressure Test | GSO ISO 4548-6:2002 |
7 | Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines-Part 3: Resistance To High Differential Pressure and To Elevated Temperature | GSO ISO 4548-3:2002 |
8 | Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines-Part 2: Element By-Pass Valve Characteristics | GSO ISO 4548-2:2002 |
9 | Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines-Part 1: Differential Pressure Flow Characteristics | GSO ISO 4548-1:2002 |
10 | Motor Vehicles Tyres-Temporary Use Spare Wheel/Tyres and Their Methods of Test | GSO 1052:2000 |
11 | Requirements for Storage of Motor Vehicles Tyres | GSO 581:2007 |
12 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Testing for Pollutants Emitted From Heavy Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles-Part 2: Determination of Smoke | GSO 146:1991 |
13 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Testing for Pollutants Emitted From Heavy Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles-Part 1: Determination of Exhaust Gaseous Pollutants | GSO 145:1991 |
14 | Motor Vehicles-Allowable Limits of Pollutants Emitted To The Atmosphere From Heavy Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles | GSO 144:1991 |
15 | Motor Vehicles: Methods of Test for Braking System-Part 6: Determination of Coefficient of Adhesion | GSO-ECE-13H-6:2012 |
16 | Motor Vehicles: Methods of Test for Braking System-Part 5: Determination of Performance of Brake Lining Using Inertia Dynamometer | GSO-ECE-13H-5:2012 |
17 | Motor Vehicles: Methods of Test for Braking System-Part 4: Determination of Function of Anti-Lock Systems | GSO-ECE-13H-4:2012 |
18 | Motor Vehicles: Methods of Test for Braking System-Part 3: Determination of Distribution of Braking Among The Axles of Vehicles | GSO-ECE-13H-3:2012 |
19 | Motor Vehicles: Methods of Test for Braking System-Part 2: Determination of Capacity of Energy Storage Devices | GSO-ECE-13H-2:2012 |
20 | Motor Vehicles: Methods of Test for Braking System-Part 1: Braking Performance | GSO-ECE-13H-1:2012 |
21 | Motor Vehicles: Methods of Testing Brake Linings-Part 1: Internal Shear Strength of Lining Material. | GSO ISO 6311:2005 |
22 | Motor Vehicles-Noise Emissions | GSO 1624:2002 |
23 | Motor Vehicles-Speed Limiters-Part 3: Methods of Test | GSO 1626:2002 |
24 | Motor Vehicles-Speed Limiters-Part 2: Technical Requirements | GSO 1625:2002 |
25 | Motor Vehicles-Speed Limiters-Part 1: General Requirements, Equipment Inspection, Certification and Type Approval | GSO 1711:2005 |
26 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Gaseous Pollutants Emitted From Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles-Part 5: Determination of Durability of Pollution Control Equipment | GSO 1685:2003 |
27 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Gaseous Pollutants Emitted From Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles-Part 3: Determination of Evaporative Emissions (Hydro- Carbons) From The Fuel System Using The Enclosure Method | GSO 1683:2003 |
28 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Gaseous Pollutants Emitted From Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles-Part 2: Determination of Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Concentration | GSO 1682:2003 |
29 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Gaseous Pollutants Emitted From Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles-Part 4: Determination of Gaseous Pollutants Emitted From Engine Crankcase | GSO 1684:2003 |
30 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Gaseous Pollutants Emitted From Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles-Part 1: Determination of Exhaust Gaseous Pollutants After A Cold Start | GSO 1681:2003 |
31 | Motor Vehicles-Allowable Limits of Gaseous Pollutants Emitted To The Atmosphere From Unleaded Gasoline Vehicles | GSO 1680:2003 |
32 | Motor Vehicles-Safety Requirements for Maintenance and Repair Workshop | GSO 674:1997 |
33 | Motor Vehicles-Head Restraints and Their Methods of Test | GSO 1598:2002 |
34 | Motor Vehicles-World Manufacturer Identifier | GSO 1781:2006 |
35 | Road Vehicles-Sound Signaling Devices-Technical Specifications | GSO 99:1988 |
36 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Testing for Pollutants Emitted From Light Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles-Part 1: Determination of Exhaust Gaseous Pollutants | GSO 1041:2000 |
37 | Motor Vehicles-Allowable Limits of Pollutants Emitted To The Atmosphere From Light Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles | GSO 1040:2000 |
38 | Motor Vehicle-Head Lamps Safety Requirements | GSO 1503:2010 |
39 | Motor Vehicles-Flammability of Interior Materials and Testing Methods | GSO 98:1988 |
40 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Testing for Door Locks and Door Hinges | GSO 419:1994 |
41 | Motor Vehicles-Door Locks and Door Hinges | GSO 420:1994 |
42 | Motor Vehicles-General Requirements for Ambulances | GSO 963:1997 |
43 | Motor Vehicles-Laminated Safety Glass | GSO 1677:2003 |
44 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Testing for Pollutants Emitted From Light Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles-Part 2: Determination of Smoke | GSO 1042:2000 |
45 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Testing of Rear-View Mirrors | GSO 421:2005 |
46 | Motor Vehicles-Rear-View Mirrors | GSO 422:2005 |
47 | Motor Vehicles-Protection Against Theft | GSO 1053:2000 |
48 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Engine Radiator | GSO 135:2007 |
49 | Motor Vehicles-Engine Radiator | GSO 136:2007 |
50 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Testing of Child Restraint | GSO 1710:2005 |
51 | Motor Vehicles-Child Restraint Systems | GSO 1709:2005 |
52 | Motor Vehicles-Conformity Certificates for Vehicles Manufactured In Multi-Stages | GSO 153:1993 |
53 | Motor Vehicles-Periodic Technical Inspection Manual | GSO 971:1997 |
54 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Impact Strength-Part 4: Roof Strength | GSO 39:2005 |
55 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Impact Strength-Part 2: Rear Impact | GSO 37:2012 |
56 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Impact Strength-Part 1: Frontal Impact | GSO 36:2005 |
57 | Motor Vehicles-Impact Strength | GSO 40:2011 |
58 | Motor Vehicles-Dimensions and Weights | GSO 159:1993 |
59 | Motor Vehicles: Braking System of Passenger Cars and Multi Purpose Vehicles | GSO-ECE-13H:2012 |
60 | Motor Vehicles: Front and Rear Exterior Protection Devices for Passenger Cars (Bumpers Etc) and Its Methods of Test | GSO 41:2007 |
61 | Motor Vehicles-Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)- Requirements | GSO 1780:2010 |
62 | Motor Vehicles-Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)-Location and Attachment | GSO 1782:2008 |
63 | Motor Vehicles-Safety Requirements for Pilgrim Buses | GSO 967:1997 |
64 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Impact Strength-Part 3C:Moving Barrier Side Impact(In Accordance To European Standards) | GSO 1708:2005 |
65 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Impact Strength-Part 3B:Moving Barrier Side Impact(In Accordance To Us Standards) | GSO 1707:2005 |
66 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Test for Impact Strength-Part 3A: Side Impact | GSO 38:2005 |
67 | Motor Vehicles-Methods of Testing of Safety Belt | GSO 96:1988 |
68 | Motor Vehicles-Safety Belts | GSO 97:1988 |
69 | Road Vehicles-Safety Glasses-Test Methods for Optical Properties. | GSO ISO 3538:1997 |
70 | Motor Vehicles-Safety Glazing Materials-Mechanical Tests | GSO ISO 3537:2008 |
71 | Motor Vehicles: General Requirements | GSO 42:2015 |
72 | Motor Vehicles: Conformity Certificates | GSO 48:1984 |
73 | Road Vehicles-Engine Test Code-Net Power | GSO ISO 1585:2008 |
74 | Multi-Purpose Vehicles, Trucks, Buses and Trailers Tyres: Part 3: General Requirements | GSO 647:1996 |
75 | Multi-Purpose Vehicles, Trucks, Buses and Trailers Tyres: Part 2: Method of Test | GSO 646:1996 |
76 | Multi-Purpose Vehicles, Trucks, Buses and Trailers Tyres-Part 1: Nomenclature, Designation, Dimensions, Load Capacities and Inflation Pressures | GSO 645:2005 |
77 | Instruction Manual for Appliances Instruments and Equipment | GSO 290:1994 |
78 | Road Vehicles-Retro Reflective Number Plates and Its Methods of Test | GSO 289:1994 |
79 | Passenger Car Tyres-Treadwear, Traction and Temperature- Resistance Grading | GSO 1783:2006 |
80 | Passenger Car Tyres-Method of Testing of Tyre Temperature Resistance Grading | GSO 1784:2006 |
81 | Passenger Car Tyres-Part 3: Methods of Test | GSO 53:2007 |
82 | Passenger Car Tyres-Part 2: General Requirements | GSO 52:2007 |
83 | Passenger Car Tyres-Part 1: Nomenclature, Designation, Dimensions, Load Capacities and Inflation Pressures | GSO 51:2007 |
No. | Items | Regulation |
1 | All Busses With Less Than 22 Seats Should Be Provided With Speed Limiting System With Maximum Speed of 100 Km/H, This System Cannot Be Modified Or Changed By The Driver. | Unitied Arab Emirate-3 |
2 | Emission of Pollutants According To Engine Fuel Requirements | UAE.S ECE No 83/2006 |
3 | All The Seats of Passenger Cars and Multipurpose Vehicles Shall Be Tower Back Type Or Equipped With Adjustable Head Restraints. | Unitied Arab Emirate-4 |
4 | All Electric Vehicles Sold In The Uae Market Must Obtain An Emirates Conformity Certificate From The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology | Unitied Arab Emirate-7 |
5 | Terrestrial Radio Receiver Specifications UAE DAB | UAE.S 5021 |
6 | Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants From Compressing-Ignition Engines and Positive Ignitions Engines for Use In Vehicles. | UAE.S ECE No 49/:2013 |
7 | Repair Kit | Unitied Arab Emirate-6 |
8 | The Front and Rear Outboard Seats of Passenger Cars and Multipurpose Vehicles Shall Be Provided With Three-Point Safety Belts, The Other Seats and Seats of All Other Vehicles Shall Be Provided With Either Two-Point Or Three-Point Safety Belts | Unitied Arab Emirate-5 |
9 | Motor Vehicles – Safety Requirements for School Buses | UAE.S 5012 :2019 |
10 | UAE eCall System | UAE.S 5019:2018 |
No. | Items | Regulation |
1 | Large Passenger Vehicles (Busses) | Large Passenger Vehicles (Busses) |
No. | Items | Regulation |
1 | Saudi Arabia Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standard (Saudi Café) for Incoming Light Duty Vehicles(2016-2020) | SASO 2864:2015 +Amd 1:2018 |
2 | Specification for DAB, DVB and DRM Broadcasting Receivers | SASO/CITC RI 109:2013 |
3 | Fuel Economy Labeling Requirements for New Light Duty Vehicles. | SASO 2847:2017 + Amd 1:2018 |
4 | Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines-Part 12: Filtration Efficiency Using Particle Counting, and Contaminant Retention Capacity | SASO ISO 4548-12:2008 |
5 | Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines-Part 9: Inlet and Outlet Anti Drain Valve Test | SASO ISO 4548-9:2008 |
6 | Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines-Part 5: Cold Start Simulation and Hydraulic Pules Durability Test | SASO ISO 4548-5:2014 |
7 | Inlet Air Cleaning Equipment for Internal Combustion Engines and Compressors –Performance Testing | SASO ISO 5011:2015 |
8 | Truck and Bus Tyres and Rims (Metric Series) Part 2: Rims | SASO GSO ISO 4209-2:2012 |
9 | Motor Vehicles-Safety Requirements for School Busses | SASO GSO 2501:2017 |
10 | Motor Vehicles-Front Under Run Protective Devices Intrucks and Its Methods of Test | SASO GSO 2112:2012 |
11 | Motor Vehicles-Lateral Protection of Truck and Trailer and Its Methods of Test | SASO GSO 2113:2012 |
12 | Motor Vehicles-Rear Under Run Protective Devices In Truck and Trailer and Itsmethods of Test | SASO GSO 2114:2012 |
13 | Road Vehicles-Brake Linings-Shear Test Procedure for Disc Brakepad and Drum Brake Shoe Assemblies | SASO ISO 6312:2014 |
14 | Road Vehicles Light Alloy Wheels Impact Test | SASO ISO 7141:2015 |
15 | Road Vehicles-Brake Linings-Effects of Heat On Dimensions and Form of Disc Brake Pads-Testprocedure | SASO ISO 6313:2005 |
16 | Road Vehicles Wheels/Rims for Commercial Vehicles Test Methods | SASO ISO 3894:2015 |
17 | Road Vehicles Passenger Car Wheels for Road Use Test Methods | SASO GSO ISO3006 |
18 | Specification for Non-Specific Short Range Devices and Ancillary Equipment. | SASO/CITC RI 054:2013 |
19 | Road Vehicles-Fuel Filtersfor Diesel Engines Test Methods | SASO ISO 4020:2011 |
20 | Road Vehicles Safety Glazing Materials Test Methods for Resistance To Radiation, High Temperature, Humidity, Fire Andsimulated Weathering | SASO ISO 3917:2012 |
21 | Passenger Car Tyres and Rims-Part 2: Rims | SASO GSO ISO 4000-2 |
22 | Road Vehicle-Brake Linings-Compressive Strain Test Method | SASO ISO 6310:2014 |
23 | Vehicle Tires Rolling Resistance and Wet Grip Requirements | SASO 2857:2016 |
GCC Motorcycles Technical Regulations
 | In February 2020, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strengthened the supervision of Category L vehicle, all motorcycle products entering the GCC member states, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Yemen, 7 countries, must obtain GCC certificate. Manufacturers of Motorcycles, Mopeds, Tricycle, ATV (all-terrain vehicles) and UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicles) shall ensure that their products comply with GSO regulations and submit compliance test reports to GSO to obtain GCC certificates. Certification Regulations 《List of GSO Technical Regulations and standards for Motorcycles, Mopeds, Tricycle, ATV & UTV》 1. GSO Technical Regulations for Motorcycles, Mopeds, Tricycle 2. GSO Requirements for ATV 3. GSO Requirements for UTV |
No. | Items | Regulations |
1 | Motorcycles – General Safety Requirements | GSO 1798:2007 |
2 | Motor Vehicles - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)- Requirements | GSO 1780 :2010 |
3 | Motor Vehicles - World Manufacturer Identifier | GSO 1781 :2006 |
4 | Motor Vehicles - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - Location and attachment | GSO 1782 :2008 |
5 | Road Vehicles - Sound Signaling Devices - Technical Specifications | GSO 99 :1988 |
6 | Emission of gaseous pollutants of motor cycles | GSO ECE 40:2010 |
7 | Motor Cycles: Noise Emission | GSO ECE 41-1:2007 |
8 | Motor Cycles: Methods of Test for Noise Emission | GSO ECE 41-2:2007 |
9 | Motor cycle and Vehicles – Headlamps | GSO ECE 57:2008 |
10 | Motor Cycle and Mopeds Tyres –Nomenclature, Dimensions, Performance, Dynamic Growth and Marking. | GSO ECE 75-1:2007 |
11 | Motor Cycle Tyres – Method of Testing | GSO ECE 75-2:2007 |
12 | Brake | GSO ECE 78:2016 |
13 | Rear-view mirrors (motorcycles/mopeds) | GSO ECE 81:2015 |
14 | Motorcycles – Engine test code – Net Power | GSO ISO 4106:2010 |
15 | Mopeds – Measurement of maximum Speed | GSO ISO 7116:2007 |
16 | Motorcycles – Measurement of Maximum Speed | GSO ISO 7117:2011 |
17 | Two-wheeled mopeds - Parking stability of side- and center-stands | GSO ISO 8706:2013 |
18 | Two-Wheeled Motorcycles – Parking Stability of Side and Centre Stands | GSO ISO 9565:2007 |
No. | Items | Regulations |
1 | Motor Vehicles - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)- Requirements | GSO 1780 :2010 |
2 | Motor Vehicles - World Manufacturer Identifier | GSO 1781 :2006 |
3 | Motor Vehicles - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - Location and attachment | GSO 1782 :2008 |
4 | All-terrain vehicles (ATVs - Quads). Safety requirements and test methods | GSO EN 15997:2011 |
5 | AT Tyres – Method of Testing | GSO ECE 106:2013 |
6 | Tyres for motorcycles/mopeds/AT | GSO ECE:75 and Amendment:2010 |
7 | All-terrain vehicles (ATVs – Quads) – Safety requirements and test methods | SASO EN 15997:2014 |
No. | Items | Regulations |
1 | Motor Vehicles - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)- Requirements | GSO 1780 :2010 |
2 | Motor Vehicles - World Manufacturer Identifier | GSO 1781 :2006 |
3 | Motor Vehicles - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - Location and attachment | GSO 1782 :2008 |
4 | Europe Machinery Directive | 2006/42/EC:2006 |
5 | American National Standard for Multipurpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicles | ANSI/OPEI B71.9-2016:2016 |
6 | American National Standard for Recreational Off- Highway Vehicles | ANSI/ROHVA 1-2016:2016 |
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