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Certification, Inspection and Training Services across the Gulf Region

Certification, Inspection and Training Services across the Gulf Region

Your Partner for Certification, Inspection and Training Services across the Gulf Region. Over 75 Years of Italian Excellence at your service.

Services

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of IMQ GULF Services

IMQ Gulf offers a complete portfolio of conformity assessment services for the Gulf market. From product certification and testing to management systems, inspections and EU regulatory compliance, we support manufacturers, importers and distributors at every stage of their market access journey.

Product Certification

Certification services for regulated products in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the GCC, including ECAS and EQM (MoIAT), SABER/SQM (SASO) and G-Mark (GSO). We manage the entire process, from documentation review to certificate issuance, ensuring fast and compliant market access.

Management System Certification (ISO)

Accredited certification of management systems, including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO 22000 (Food Safety). Demonstrate your commitment to excellence to clients, authorities and partners.

Inspections & Audits

Independent inspection and audit services, including supplier audits, factory assessments, pre-shipment inspections and second-party audits. We provide you with reliable, impartial verification of quality, safety and compliance across your supply chain.

EU Directives & Regulations

As part of a leading European Notified Body, we support manufacturers seeking access to the EU market: CE marking, Medical Device Regulation (MDR), In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR), Low Voltage, EMC, Machinery and more.

Testing Product

Testing services against international, European and GSO standards, performed through the IMQ Group’s accredited laboratory network. Safety, performance, EMC and chemical testing to support your certification projects worldwide.

Trainings

Providing training services backed by over 75 years of technical expertise.

Invest in your people. IMQ Gulf delivers high-impact, KHDA-approved training programmes across Management Systems, Sustainability, Cyber Security and beyond — empowering your teams with the skills to lead, comply and grow.

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SASO

G-MARK

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Hazard analysis and critical control point

HACCP Level 3

This course provides the knowledge and practical skills to understand, develop, implement and maintain an effective HACCP system in accordance with Codex Alimentarius principles.

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Hazard analysis and critical control point

HACCP Level 3 (Copy)

This course provides the knowledge and practical skills to understand, develop, implement and maintain an effective HACCP system in accordance with Codex Alimentarius principles.

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IMQ Group

Why Choose IMQ

The authority we have built up in over 75 years of experience, combined with the skills and comprehensive nature of the services we offer, make IMQ the first source of reference and partner of choice for all organisations that aspire to high standards of safety, quality and environmental sustainability.

Speed that works for you
Quick, structured implementation of your certification project.

We know that time-to-certification matters. IMQ Gulf runs lean, structured certification processes with clear milestones, dedicated project coordination and no unnecessary delays. From first contact to certificate issuance, we keep things moving — so you can start leveraging your certification sooner.

Italian excellence, global recognition The quality mark your customers trust.

IMQ is one of Italy’s oldest and most respected Notified Bodies, with a track record spanning decades and a presence across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. When your product carries the IMQ mark, it carries a heritage of rigorous standards, technical integrity and international credibility that opens doors in competitive markets.

Your auditor speaks your language Literally and professionally.

We match every client with auditors who have direct, hands-on experience in their sector. That means they understand your processes, your terminology and your challenges from day one — making audits more efficient, more insightful and far less disruptive to your operations.

More than a certificate
A mark that builds market trust and commercial advantage.

Certification is an investment, and the IMQ mark delivers a real return. It signals quality, safety and compliance to your customers, procurement partners and regulators — differentiating your products in crowded markets and giving your sales team a powerful, credible proof point in every conversation.

FAQ

What makes IMQ Gulf different from other certification bodies in the region?

A combination of speed, sector expertise, and global credibility. We run structured, efficient certification processes, match clients with auditors from their own industry, and back every certificate with the international reputation of the IMQ mark.

Will my auditor understand my specific industry?

Yes. We deliberately match clients with auditors who have direct, hands-on experience in their sector, so audits are more efficient, more relevant, and less disruptive to your day-to-day operations.

Does certification with IMQ Gulf help commercially, not just legally?

Absolutely. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, the IMQ mark is a recognised symbol of quality and trust that strengthens your position with customers, procurement partners, and regulators — turning compliance into a competitive advantage.