Tunis:GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) announced that it has issued more than 29,000 Gulf standards and technical regulations. These measures are designed to enhance product safety, trade, and industrial competitiveness across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
According to Qatar News Agency, the announcement was made by HE GSO President Jabor Al Naimi in anticipation of World Standards Day on October 14. This year's theme focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 7 affordable and clean energy, under the banner "our shared vision for a better world".
Al Naimi emphasized the significance of standards in consumer protection, product quality improvement, production efficiency, and trade facilitation. He highlighted that these standards also address economic, environmental, and technological challenges by encouraging innovation and resource efficiency.
The GSO collaborates with national standards bodies across the GCC to harmonize technical regulations, strengthen conformity assessment, and align regional requirements with international practices. This initiative aims to support economic integration, enhance the competitiveness of Gulf industries, facilitate trade with regional and international partners, and safeguard public health and the environment.
Al Naimi urged for increased collaboration among governments, the private sector, scientific institutions, and technical experts to promote sustainable development and bolster the Gulf economy's competitiveness.
World Standards Day is celebrated annually by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), recognizing the importance of international standards in tackling global challenges.