Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), in collaboration with the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM), has announced the implementation of the GCC technical regulation for water conservation devices in Qatar.
According to Qatar News Agency, compliance will be mandatory for all products covered by the regulation starting from February 24, 2026. This move aims to align with national sustainability goals and enhance water efficiency in Qatar under the unified GCC framework. The regulation applies to a wide range of devices and products, such as showerheads, faucets, mixers, and toilet flushing tanks. All these products must meet specific technical requirements to ensure water efficiency and compliance with GCC standards.
The regulation also requires the placement of the GCC Green Label on every covered product. This label provides essential information including water consumption rate, the GCC conformity mark with a traceability code (GCTS), and a star rating indicating water efficiency. This system is designed to empower consumers to make informed purchasing decisions, reducing water wastage and supporting sustainability objectives.
Kahramaa urges all suppliers to prepare early and complete conformity procedures in accordance with international standards under Article 20 of the regulation. Manufacturers must implement conformity assessment procedures based on ISO/IEC 17067 through an accredited third party to issue the conformity certificate and green label after reviewing technical documentation and testing representative samples. This process is to be repeated every three years. The regulation specifies that the responsibility for conformity lies with the manufacturer, with importer data linked at the national level across GCC countries.
Through its national program for conservation and energy efficiency, Tarsheed, Kahramaa continues to conduct awareness campaigns targeting suppliers about technical requirements and necessary documentation, including the use of the green label and GCTS code at points of sale. A comprehensive workshop will be held on December 16, 2025, for suppliers and stakeholders to explain implementation mechanisms and address technical inquiries.
This initiative is part of the Tarsheed program launched by Kahramaa in 2012, which has achieved milestones in improving electricity and water efficiency and promoting sustainability. The corporation continues its efforts, in collaboration with regulatory bodies and market partners, to raise awareness on electricity and water conservation, update information on water-related devices, and streamline GCC conformity procedures, ensuring product quality and preserving national resources for future generations.