MoCI clears over 4,000 certificates for tyres and vehicles till Sept-end

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry pointed out that it has processed 3,723 transactions and approved 4,282 GCC Confirmation Certificates for tires and vehicles during the period from January to the end of September 2017. The Directorate-General of Standards and Metrology affirmed that new tire manufacturers should submit the GCC Standard Confirmation Certificate for new tyres and vehicles online though the website of the GCC Standards Authority. They should attach the results of the required laboratory tests. The authority may also request samples to conduct tests at independent labs approved by the authority. The ministry said that the certificates are reviewed to ensure meeting the required standards and technical data. — ONA