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Does GSO provide translations of standards in English?
Through its specialized Gulf technical committees and in accordance with its annual plans and priorities, GSO works to translate Gulf standards into English...
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How can I find out the limits used in product standards?
Gulf standards and technical regulations specify in their technical content the required limits and levels in terms of health, safety, acceptable quality, s...
Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Do the standards for product packaging methods differ from one another?
Yes, packaging and packing methods vary depending on the type, nature, and category of the product, the type of packaging, the intended use, and the surroun...
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Is it mandatory to write product identification cards in Arabic?
Yes, it is mandatory to write product identification labels in Arabic. For more details, please refer to Gulf Technical Regulation No. (GSO 9) on Labeling o...
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Can national standards adopted in one member state be applied in all GCC States?
The national standard pertains to the member state and is applied at the national level only, not at the GCC level. It is recommended to consult the nationa...
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