Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) has partnered with the Registration Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM Registration Authority) to enhance cooperation in ensuring product safety and market fairness.
The collaboration will help to protect consumers and boost Abu Dhabi’s economy.
The agreement was signed by His Excellency Dr. Helal Humaid Al Kaabi, Secretary-General of ADQCC, and Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, CEO of ADGM Registration Authority, in the presence of His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADQCC.
Dr. Helal Humaid Al Kaabi emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating that, “The signing of this MoU reflects ADQCC’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with stakeholders to ensure product safety and market fairness, which will protect consumers and boost the economy of Abu Dhabi.”
Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, saying that, “We are delighted to sign the MoU with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council. This partnership underscores our commitment to strengthening our business community and ensuring a seamless experience on the Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands. We strive to achieve the highest levels of excellence to further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s global position as a leading destination to work, live, and thrive.”
Under the agreement, ADQCC’s Market and Consumer Services Sector will conduct inspections in coordination with ADGM Registration Authority on various restricted products, including household electrical appliances, toys, household chemical cleaners, tobacco products, vehicle tires, and food contact materials.
Additionally, ADQCC will perform metrological verification of pre-packaged products and legal measuring instruments such as commercial selling scales, jewelry scales, oud and Arabic perfume measurements, and petroleum derivative meters at service stations. These activities will be carried out in the commercial and industrial facilities within the Abu Dhabi Global Jurisdiction Area, which operates under its laws and regulations.
ADQCC has been internationally accredited as a globally recognized inspection body by the international standard ISO 17020 since 2018.