This quick start guide is for manufacturers importers to use GSO Conformity Tracking System.
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Importers and distributors can register in GCTS as economic operators
ImporterNotified Body: The entity that deals directly with the registered manufacturerDistributor: The entity that deals with the registered importerconformity assessment body that issues the GCTS certificate.
Manufacture: The entity that owns the product brand and the GCTS certificate is issued for.Notified Body: The conformity assessment body that issues the GCTS certificate
Importer: The entity that deals directly with the registered manufacturer
Distributor: The entity that deals with the registered importer.
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If you are registered as a manufacturer, there is no need to register as an importer! |
GSO Account
To access the GCTS system you need to have an account in GSO Directory.
If you don’t have you can, kindly check the guide to Sign Up for an account in GSO Directory
Gulf Economic Operator Directory
Use your GSO Account to log in to GSO Conformity Tracking System and access the Gulf Economic Operator Directory. Importers and distributors should be registered as Economic Operators.
Search the directory first by name or by commercial number. You shouldn’t register the same entity twice in the directory. If you were already registered by the manufacturer contact him to grant you access to your profile.Distributors can’t be registered by themselves, you need to register them as an economic operator. If the distributor has a GSO account you can grant him access to his profile by adding his account in the EO users listalready have a profile, send an access request to register yourself as an authorized representative.
Importer Registration
You can register as an importer for any certified products, but your registration should be activated by the manufacturer. For detailed instructions, check Importers & Distributors Registration
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