New Technical Inspection Report for Detergents Imported to Kuwait
The Kuwait Public Authority for Industry (PAI) has officially implemented a Technical Inspection Report (TIR) requirement for all imported detergents and household synthetic detergents from January 1 , 2025, signaling a significant shift in regulatory oversight for the sector.
The move, enforced by the PAI, aims to enhance product safety, environmental compliance, and consumer protection. Under the new regulation, all detergent imports must pass stringent testing for chemical composition, biodegradability, and labeling accuracy before receiving clearance for entry into the Kuwaiti market.
What is the definition of a detergent?
Any material or mixture or solution consisting of soap and/or any other active substances in the form of (powder, liquid, paste, bars, mold) for washing and cleaning, a water-soluble cleansing agent which combines with impurities and dirt to make them more soluble.
A detergent is a surfactant or a mixture of surfactants with cleansing properties which is different to a surfactant or surface-active agent. A surfactant is a chemical which lowers the surface tension. Each surfactant molecule has a hydrophilic or water loving component and a hydrophobic or water- fearing component.
Authorities emphasize that the measure aligns with GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) guidelines, ensuring imported cleaning products meet regional safety benchmarks. Industry insiders anticipate short-term disruptions as suppliers adjust to the new compliance framework. However, market experts view this as a step toward higher quality standards and greater consumer confidence in household and industrial cleaning products.
What are the regulated detergents?
- Detergent powder
- Laundry liquid detergent
- Hand dishwash detergent
- Automatic dishwasher detergents
- Multipurpose cleaner
- Detergent with bleach
- Fabric stain remover
- Soap flakes
- Carpet shampoo
- Liquid glass cleaner
For importers, navigating the new requirements efficiently will be key to maintaining supply chains. Businesses are urged to collaborate with certified testing laboratories and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth compliance, having all the required documentation in place when exporting goods to Kuwait.
With this regulatory update, Kuwait reaffirms its commitment to raising product quality standards while fostering a safer and more sustainable market for consumers, at the same time as working with us to ensure your products reach their destination without delay.
Our PVoc program supports your business
Our extensive experience in managing conformity assessment programs around the world enables us to offer efficient, comprehensive and tailored solutions to provide assistance to exporters, and make sure shipments conform to the KUCAS requirements. One or more of the following services will help your business comply with the requirements and obtain TIRs and TERs:
- Physical inspection prior to shipment
- Sampling, testing and analysis in accredited laboratories
- Audit of product manufacturing processes
- Documentary check and assessment of conformity with the requirements of the applicable technical regulations and standards, for example KSS, GSO, IEC
We offer a one stop service to exporters and deliver customer focused solutions for inspection, testing and certification. Find out more about how product conformity assessment can help your business – visit our product conformity assessment page to find out more.
