International Marks

Market Access for Bahrain

Capital

Manama

Continent

Middle East

Currency

BHD

Phone

+973

Member of:

GCC

IEC Member?

IEC associated member

Which languages are spoken?

Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu

Bahrain dinar

Population

1'046'814

Area km2

720

Bahrain

Bahrain

Which plugs are used?

240/ 415

240

Power grid types and voltages

General household voltage and frequency

3 Ph, 4 wire star connection, earthed

1 Ph, 2 wire connection, earthed

Is a compulsory certification required?

Yes

Certification required for some household products

Which voluntary marks can help for marketing?

National safety mark

None

240/ 415V 50(60)Hz

Bahreïn

French

German

BSMD

Bahrain Standards & Metrology Directorate

Which institution is responsible for the standards?

BSMD

Bahrain Standards & Metrology Directorate

Which institution is responsible for certification?

What mark is compulsory?

Yes, Electrosuisse can support with compliance testing and voluntary or mandatory product certification.

Can we provide certification?

IECEE Member?

No

Is product safety testing required?

Yes

Is EMC conformity required?

Not required

Certificate name

Certificate of Conformity

Energy Efficiency
requirements

Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing

General Country Facts

Electrical Product Safety Testing

RoHS & WEEE Regulations

Other requirements for product approval

Energy Efficiency

RoHS & WEEE
requirements

Not required

Manual Language

Arabic/ English

WTO Member?

Yes, since 01.01.1995

Published: 20.10.2009

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