Client: Network Attached Storage (NAS) Manufacturer
Certification Region: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Product Category: Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Goal: Obtain mandatory certifications for legal import and sales in the UAE
Task
The client needed to certify their NAS device in accordance with three mandatory regulatory frameworks established in the UAE:- TDRA (Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority) – Telecommunications regulation
- ECAS LVE – Electrical safety compliance
- ECAS RoHS – Compliance with hazardous substances restrictions
Solution
Our team provided comprehensive end-to-end support throughout the certification process, which included:- Preparation and verification of all technical documentation in English
- Registration of a local applicant with a trade license in the MOIAT system
- Submission of applications and document uploads to relevant government bodies
- Payment of government fees (705 AED per ECAS certificate)
- Communication with regulatory authorities until certificate issuance
Documents Prepared and Submitted:
- Device specifications
- Safety protocols (EN/CB)
- EMC and RF reports
- Declarations of conformity (including RoHS and LVE)
- Photos and diagrams (including PCB, labeling, block diagram, etc.)
- User manuals (in English and Arabic)
- UAE trade license of the applicant
Timeline and Costs
Certificate Time to Obtain Cost (USD)
- TDRA 4 weeks 2,250 AED
- ECAS LVE 1 week 1,680 + 705 AED
- ECAS RoHS 1 week 1,680 + 705 AED
Result
Within less than 5 weeks, the client successfully obtained all required certifications, achieving:
- Legal right to import and sell in the UAE
- Simplified customs clearance
- Compliance with international and regional safety standards