Certification Introduction

Electrical and electronic products exported to Iraq must meet mandatory conformity access requirements, and COC (Certificate of Conformity) and COI (Certificate of Inspection) are mandatory documents for customs clearance. According to the latest policy adjustment, mandatory IQM (Iraq Quality Mark) certification will be resumed starting from April 1, 2026. Goods without certification will be refused entry by Iraqi Customs. The competent authorities are the State Company for Exports and Imports Inspection (SCE) under the Iraqi Ministry of Trade and the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC).

Laws and Regulations

Core regulatory bases include: Resolution No. (230339Q) of 2023 of the Iraqi Council of Economic Ministers, which clearly stipulates that electrical products must obtain mandatory IQM certification; Notice No. 11038 of 2025 issued by COSQC under the Iraqi Ministry of Planning, which promulgates the specific implementation plan for IQM certification of electrical products; the mandatory COC/COI customs clearance system of SCE under the Iraqi Ministry of Trade; Letter No. (261007) of 2026 clarifies the transition arrangement. Specific implementation requirements shall be subject to the latest announcements on the official website of COSQC.

Technical Requirements

Electrical and electronic products shall give priority to Iraqi National Standards (IQS), and internationally accepted standards such as IEC, ISO, ASTM are also recognized. The main technical requirements are as follows: Mandatory safety performance testing is required, covering core indicators such as insulation performance, voltage resistance, leakage protection, etc. Mandatory EMC/EMI electromagnetic compatibility testing is required Compliance information must be marked on the product itself and its outer packaging, including certification registration number, manufacturer information, and Iraqi importer information. Products that have obtained an international CB test report can be directly recognized for conversion without repeated testing.

Certification Process

Confirm the HS code of the exported product, clarify the control category and corresponding applicable standards;

Prepare and submit application materials, including product technical documents, test reports, information of the manufacturer and Iraqi importer, etc.;

Complete the required product testing, and cooperate with on-site inspection as needed;

After passing the review, the COC certificate will be issued by the Iraqi SCE. The validity period of COC is generally 1-3 years, and it can be used for export of multiple batches of goods;

Before the export of each batch of goods, submit shipping documents such as invoices and packing lists to apply for a COI certificate, and customs will process customs clearance and release based on the COI.

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