​​​​​​​​Objective
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.
Eligibility 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
Required information and documents
The applicant shall submit the following documents and information to enable the Export Development & Promotion Team to conduct the necessary due diligence for approval:
- Laws and regulations of the destination country.
- Technical standards of the destination country.
- If certification is needed to start supplying to a project or to get listed in an approved vendor list, procedures and documentary requirements of that project or project owner are required.
- Similar certifications from the local or other international markets.
- Quotation from an accredited laboratory, alo​​ng with the invoice and signed contract.
- Scope of Work from an accredited laboratory including project deliverables and timeline to obtain certification.
- Market volume estimation and potential share that can be reached when certification is obtained.
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Eligible costs
The International Product Certification ​​program covers, but is not limited to:
- Laboratory testing fees: Laboratory testing of the product involves determining if the product complies with the requisite standards and regulations.
- Project fees: Cost of audit, witnessing one test, and creating a certification file.
- Certificate renewal fees: Annual (or other periodical) fees required to remain certified by the service provider.
QDB Financing conditions
- For each product certification, sponsorship will cover up to 50% of the total costs.
- The client 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 client upon successful completion of the project. QDB’s payment is subject to the client completing an evaluation form to assess the service and approve the deliverables of the project (Project Appraisal Form)​.
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