International Product certification
The International Product Certification program assists Qatari SMEs in gaining access to international certification standards that ensure a product line has been tested and rated in accordance with international market standards and rating requirements. The objective of this service is to provide grants to Qatari manufacturers to get their products certified by recognized service providers that would confirm that the products meet requisite standards as required by their end customers.
SME
Product Certification
Global Trade Standards
Funding conditions
What costs does the program cover?
For each product certification, program would cover up to 50% of the total costs, but not exceeding QAR 21,000/- per certificate. Multiple funding for different product certificates can be granted per CR per year, subject to maximum value of QAR 200,000/- per CR.
Who qualifies to Product certification Program?
Application Criteria
Qatari SMEs and Startups with at least 51% Qatari ownership and operating in QDB mandated sectors.
Valid Commercial Registration (CR).
Valid Industrial License.
Business in operation for over six months.
Product has export potential.
Financing Conditions
For each product certification, sponsorship will cover up to 50% of the total costs.
Program participant will be required to process the total payment upon project initiation.
A maximum of 50% of the payment will be reimbursed by QDB to the participant upon successful completion of the project. QDB’s payment is subject to...
Program criteria
Required Information and Documents
If you wish to participate in our International Product Certification program, you will be required to submit a list of documents and information, which will be reviewed by the QATAR EXPORTS Export Development & Promotion Team together with your application.
Destination country information
Information regarding the target country for your export, including local trade laws and regulations and technical standards.Accredited laboratory confirmation
Quotation form an accredited laboratory, along with the invoice and signed contract.Deliverables and timeline
Accredited laboratory scope of work confirmation including project deliverables and timeline to obtain certification.Market volume estimation
Estimation of the size of a target market and the potential share that can be reached when certification is obtained.
