Abu Dhabi, JULY 08, 2024: H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC), witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ADQCC and the Abu Dhabi Global Market Registration Authority (ADGM). H.E. Dr. Helal Humaid Al Kaabi, Secretary General of ADQCC, and Mr. Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, CEO of the ADGM Registration Authority, signed the MOU.
On this occasion, H.E. Dr. Helal Humaid Al Kaabi, Secretary General of ADQCC, said: "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."
For his part, Mr. Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Global Registration Authority, commented: "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 Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands as we strive to achieve the highest levels of excellence to further strengthen Abu Dhabi Global's position as a leading destination to work, live, and thrive."
The main objective of the MoU is to strengthen cooperation between the two sides to ensure product safety and market fairness, thereby protecting consumers and boosting the economy of Abu Dhabi. According to the MoU, the Council's Market & Consumer Services Sector will conduct inspections in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Global Market Registration Authority on a wide range of restricted products, including household electrical appliances, toys, household chemical cleaners, tobacco and cigarette products, vehicle tires, and food contact materials.
In addition, the Council will conduct metrological verification (measurement) of pre-packaged products and legal measuring instruments, such as commercial selling scales, jewelry scales, oud and Arabic perfumes, and petroleum derivatives meters at service stations. These operations will take place in the commercial and industrial facilities of the Abu Dhabi Global Jurisdiction Area, which in turn is subject to its own laws and regulations.
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council has been internationally accredited as a globally recognized inspection body in accordance with the international standard ISO 17020 since 2018.
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