Global Market Access Solutions

A Rejected Certification Doesn't Just Delay Your Launch — It Can Close the Market Entirely

Every destination market runs on its own regulatory framework — and the gap between 'we think we're compliant' and 'we have the documentation to prove it' is where launches stall. A product held at customs for missing approvals costs you the launch window. A test failure caused by the wrong standard costs you the re-test fee, the delay, and the retailer commitments you'd already made.

In markets like Japan, India, and Saudi Arabia, local in-country representation and authority approvals are mandatory prerequisites most product teams don't discover until they're weeks past their planned go-live. Managing this internally also means absorbing the cost of tracking regulatory changes across a dozen jurisdictions — requirements that shift year to year, sometimes mid-certification cycle.

The companies that get products into new markets on schedule don't decode this themselves. They work with a partner who has already been through every market's approval process.

Why QIMA for Global Market Access?

1. One contract, every market: One engagement covers testing, certification, local representation, and authority liaison — no coordinating between a test lab in one country, a certification body in another, and a local agent in a third. You have a single point of contact from scope to certificate.

2. CB Scheme access across 50+ countries: As an accredited IECEE CB Scheme test laboratory, a single QIMA test report can serve as the basis for national certification in all CB Scheme member countries. Fewer duplicate tests, faster multi-market rollouts from one test cycle.

3. Direct access to the engineers running your tests: QIMA's test engineers are reachable throughout the certification process — not just at report delivery. Scope questions, specification reviews, and pre-test alignment prevent surprises before your report is issued.

4. In-market relationships with the authorities that matter: With 60+ labs and offices across 100+ countries, QIMA holds direct working relationships with the national certification bodies and regulatory authorities in every major destination market — including BIS (India), SASO (Saudi Arabia), MIC (Japan), and CCC (China).

5. Regulatory monitoring built in: QIMA tracks requirement changes across all active markets so mid-certification surprises don't derail your timeline. If a standard updates while your product is in test, your engineer flags it before it becomes a re-test.

How Global Market Access Works

Step 1 — Map your markets and requirements: Tell QIMA which markets you're targeting and share your product specifications. Our engineers identify the applicable standards and certification pathways for each destination — including whether CB Scheme testing covers your targets or national-only testing is required. You receive a recommended test plan and estimated timeline before any testing begins.

Step 2 — Laboratory testing against market standards: Your product is tested at QIMA's ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories against the relevant safety, EMC, and performance standards for your destination markets. Where CB Scheme applies, a single test campaign covers the shared requirements across all participating countries, minimising duplicate test runs. You receive a draft test report for review before final issuance.

Step 3 — Certification application and authority liaison: QIMA submits test reports to the relevant national certification bodies and regulatory authorities on your behalf. In markets requiring local in-country representation — including Japan, India, and Saudi Arabia — QIMA handles this directly so you don't need to establish a local legal entity. We manage all authority correspondence throughout.

Step 4 — Certificate issuance and market clearance: Once approvals are granted, you receive nationally recognised certificates for each target market. Your product is cleared for importation and sale, with a full documentation package ready for customs declarations and retailer compliance requirements.

Step 5 — Ongoing monitoring and renewal: QIMA monitors regulatory changes in your active markets and flags updates that affect your certified products before they become a compliance gap. Certificate renewals, re-tests triggered by revised standards, and new market additions are managed through your existing QIMA relationship — no restarting from zero.

60+ labs. 100+ countries. One point of contact from scoping to certificate.

Share your target markets and product type — we'll map the certification path and send a quote with no obligation.

Markets We Cover — and the Certifications We Get You

QIMA holds direct relationships with national certification bodies and regulatory authorities across every major destination market. Here's where we operate and what we secure for you.

Don't see your destination market? Contact us — we cover additional markets beyond those listed.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does global market access certification cost?

Costs vary by destination market, product category, and the number of certifications required. QIMA provides a bundled scoping quote — covering testing, certification fees, and local representation where required — after reviewing your product type and target markets, typically within 1 business day. No hidden costs are added mid-process.

2. Can one test campaign cover multiple markets?

Yes — for markets participating in the IECEE CB Scheme, a single QIMA test report can serve as the basis for national certification across all participating countries. This eliminates duplicate testing for multi-market launches and significantly reduces both cost and time to market compared to running separate national test campaigns.

3. What do I need to provide to get started?

Your product specifications or approved sample, your target destination markets, and your planned launch timeline. QIMA's engineers handle the rest — identifying the applicable standards, scoping the test plan, and advising on local representation requirements before any testing begins.

4. What happens if my product fails testing?

You receive a detailed failure report identifying exactly which standard or requirement wasn't met — not just a pass/fail result. QIMA's engineers provide corrective action guidance, and once you've addressed the issue, we re-test under the same engagement. Most failures are resolved without restarting the certification process from the beginning.

5. Do I need a legal entity in markets that require local representation?

No — QIMA acts as your local representative in markets where in-country representation is a mandatory certification requirement, including Japan, India, and Saudi Arabia. You don't need to establish a local entity or source a separate in-country agent.

6. What if my destination market isn't on your country list?

QIMA covers markets beyond the ten listed. If you don't see your destination, contact us with your product type and target country — our team will confirm availability and the applicable certification pathway, usually within 1 business day.

7. How do I know if my product requires market access certification?

Most electrical and electronic products require mandatory certification before they can be legally imported and sold in a new market. The specific requirements depend on your product category, destination market, and intended use. If you're unsure, share your product details with QIMA — our engineers will confirm what's required and whether any exemptions apply.