Abu Dhabi, April 28, 2023: In the first quarter of this year, the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) issued 2,328 individual service conformity certificates and renewed 2,975 others. Additionally, it issued 84 product conformity certificates, renewed 60, and granted 12 product registration certificates. Furthermore, 35 licenses to use the Trust Mark were issued, with 27 licenses renewed, as highlighted in the ADQCC's first-quarter report on conformity services and standards.
H.E. Badr Khamis Al Shemaili, Executive Director of the Conformity and Standards Services Sector, emphasized ADQCC’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with the public and private sectors. Through quality standards and regulations, ADQCC aims to ensure compliance, enhance safety and product quality, and boost the competitiveness of Abu Dhabi both regionally and internationally.
The report also covered the outcomes of the 44th meeting of the Standard Technical Committee of Abu Dhabi Technical Standards. Discussions included a technical document for a health program requested by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center and a study measuring the impact of the individual conformity program for school bus drivers and supervisors, which showed a 56% reduction in bus-related accidents from 2016 to 2022.
Moreover, the Council adopted the Abu Dhabi Technical Standards for an Active Work Environment, aimed at promoting physical activity and sports in workplaces to improve employee health and foster an active society. These standards, proposed by the Department of Community Development and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, aim to cultivate a culture of physical activity at work.
In line with the Abu Dhabi Effortless Customer Experience Program 2022, implemented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, the Council launched a service to issue conformity certificates for individual services through authorized testing centers. 16 centers were approved to evaluate services across Abu Dhabi in areas such as electricity, construction, school transportation, public health, and waste management.
To further strategic partnerships, ADQCC collaborated with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center on developing public health-focused conformity programs, contributing to a safe and healthy environment in Abu Dhabi. In discussions with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Council explored implementing updated service infrastructure standards, aimed at advancing road engineering concepts and supporting competitive global standards in the federal road system.
The Conformity and Standards Services Sector of the Council participated in the 48th Middle East Energy Exhibition 2023, held at the Dubai World Trade Center from March 7 to 9, to promote and market 13 conformity and standards programs in the energy sector.
The Council presented conformity programs to over 900 international energy suppliers, covering areas such as public infrastructure products, sustainable building products, air conditioning equipment, construction products, and energy charging systems. Additionally, the Council showcased conformity programs for individual services in the energy sector, ensuring that professionals meet the standards and professional requirements for competencies, capabilities, and skills necessary to practice in electrical and energy professions.
The sector also organized a workshop to introduce the "Designation of Reference Laboratories Operating in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi" service, aimed at enhancing the quality of laboratories by adhering to international best practices. More than 60 representatives from 50 laboratories in Abu Dhabi attended the workshop, which explained the evaluation and selection process for reference laboratories. Through standardized comparisons, designated reference laboratories will serve as leading authorities in their respective fields within the Emirate.
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