06 Nov 2023

Technical Regulation for Stand-by and Sleep Mode Electric Power Consumption

Revised enforcement date for the technical regulation of Stand-by and Sleep Mode power consumption

02 Oct 2023

List of Substances Prohibited in Cosmetic Products

Update to SFDA Annex II - List of Substances Prohibited in Cosmetic Products

09 Aug 2023

Standardisation of charging ports for all electronic devices to USB-C connectors

Manufacturers and exporters of electronic products to Saudi Arabia should be aware of new USB-C connector standards announced by SASO and CST,

16 Jun 2023

Changes in the application process for Energy Efficiency

Manufacturers and exporters to Saudi Arabia are advised of SASO's new process for obtaining Energy Efficiency Certificates and Labels

09 Jun 2023

Mandatory Requirement of SIRC and EE Registration for Lighting Accessories

Manufacturers and exporters to Saudi Arabia are reminded of the mandatory SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate and Energy Efficiency registration requirements for lighting accessories

30 May 2023

New SFDA Guideline on the requirements for designation of Conformity Assessment Bodies

SFDA has issued guidelines for Conformity Assessment Bodies certifying food and cosmetic products in Saudi Arabia

25 May 2023

Revised Restrictions for Methyl N-Methylanthranilate (MNM) Use in Cosmetic products

Important notice for those involved in cosmetics and perfumery product trade with Saudi Arabia

24 May 2023

Change in the Regulatory Status of Some KSA Customs Tariff Codes

Manufacturers and exporters to Saudi Arabia should note that certain KSA Customs Tariff Codes will transition from non-regulated to regulated products effective from June 1, 2023

16 May 2023

Revised Limits of Azelaic Acid in Cosmetic Products Exported to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia permits the use of azelaic acid in cosmetic products with a concentration limit of 15%

09 May 2023

Additional Products Now Require the Mandatory Approved Importer Declaration Form

SASO will expand the range of products necessitating the mandatory submission of an Importer Declaration Form before the issuance of Shipment Certificates of Conformity through SABER

06 Apr 2023

New Energy Efficiency and Water Rationalization Standard for Electric Dishwashers

Manufacturers and exporters of electric dishwashers to Saudi Arabia should be aware of the new Energy Efficiency and Water Rationalization Standard for Electric Dishwashers, SASO 3029:2023

30 Mar 2023

Certification of Portable Laser Pointers

The export of portable laser pointers to the KSA is currently prohibited and Saudi authorities are expected to remove the ban from 1st April 2023 onwards

16 Mar 2023

Launch of Unified Electronic System (GHAD) to replace eCosma

SFDA’s Unified Electronic System (GHAD) replacing eCosma for specified services

03 Mar 2023

Updated Energy Efficiency Standards for Low-Capacity Air Conditioners and Street Lighting

Manufacturers and Exporters are hereby advised of the latest amendments to the Energy Efficiency Standards for low-capacity air conditioners and street lighting

17 Nov 2022

Update on Mandatory Requirement of Product Images for Upload to SABER

SASO will enforce the mandatory requirement of uploading a product image in SABER for non-regulated products

31 Oct 2022

Enforcement Timelines of Recently Published Technical Regulations

Saudi Product Safety Programme Saleem Technical Regulations enforcement

19 Oct 2022

Programme Updates for Exports to Saudi Arabia

SASO Update - Test Report requirements for the SLS portal - KSA's platform for issuing Energy Efficiency /Water Rationalization Certificates

22 Sep 2022

Exporting Food to Saudi Arabia - FASEH mandatory 1st November 2022

FASEH Online Single-Window System extended to food consignments

25 Aug 2022

SASO RoHS Update for Electricals for Saudi Arabia

Exporting/Importing Electrical and Electronic Products to Saudi Arabia - Update on SASO RoHS requirements

07 Jul 2022

Update on Mandatory Requirement of Product Images and Validity of S-CoCs in SABER

Update on mandatory requirement of Product Images and validity of S-CoCs in SABER

29 Jun 2022

Mandatory Requirement of Importer Declaration Form for Saudi Arabia

Mandatory requirement of approved Importer declaration form for certain products

16 Mar 2022

Updated Energy Efficiency Standard for Low-Capacity Air Conditioners

Manufacturers and Exporters are reminded of the updated Saud Standard SASO 2663/2021 for Minimum Energy Performance Labelling and Testing requirements for Low-capacity Window and Split-type Air Conditioners

28 Jan 2022

Exporting Cosmetics, Personal Care and Perfumery Products - update to technical requirements

Technical Update for Exports of Cosmetics, Personal Care, and Perfumery Products

06 Dec 2021

Enforcement of new Standards for Electrical Appliances from 21st Feb 2022

SASO has issued a notification of the enforcement of new standards for various electrical products

15 Nov 2021

SFDA’s Requirement on Mandatory Compliance to Technical Regulation SFDA.FD 783 for Instant Coffee

SFDA’s Requirement on Mandatory Compliance to Technical Regulation SFDA.FD 783

28 Sep 2021

Expansion of Regulated Products for Exports of Food to Saudi Arabia

SFDA now requires authorized Certification Bodies to issue a Certificate of Conformity for fresh fruits, vegetables, agricultural crops, and spices exported from Egypt, India, and Jordan.

03 Sep 2021

Enforcement of newly published Technical Regulation for Paper and Cardboard

Technical Regulation for Paper and Cardboard (TR No. MA-181-21-07-06)

17 Aug 2021

SASO IECEE/IECEx Recognition Certificate (SIRC) update

Saudi Product Safety Programme for Saudi Arabia SIRC Update

10 Aug 2021

Update on Banned, Restricted and Approved Refrigerants

Banned, Restricted and Approved Refrigerants for Exports to Saudi Arabia

03 Aug 2021

Enforcement of Newly Published Technical Regulations from 5th January 2022

Newly published Technical Regulations in Saudi Arabia will be enforced beginning January 5, 2022

29 Jun 2021

Enforcement of newly published Technical Regulation from 21st Nov 2021 for Saudi Arabia

Enforcement of newly published Technical Regulation from 21st Nov 2021

20 May 2021

SFDA Updates Requirements for Nutritional Labelling and Expansion of Certification of Fresh Produce

Exporters must comply with Saudi Technical Regulation No. SFDA.FD 2233 on Nutritional Labelling for food imports

19 May 2021

Enforcement of Newly Published Technical Regulations from 27th May 2021 for Saudi Arabia

Intertek advises compliance with new Technical Regulations on Doors, Windows, and Footwear in Saudi Arabia

15 Mar 2021

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate (SIRC) update from July 2021

Exporters are notified that new products will require the SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate starting July 1, 2021, as part of the Saudi Product Safety Programme

22 Feb 2021

Transition of Standards SASO IEC 60950-1 and SASO IEC 60065 to SASO IEC 62368-1

SASO has announced the soft transition of the Standards SASO-IEC-60950-1 and SASO-IEC-60065 to SASO-IEC-62368-1 for Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment

23 Oct 2020

Intertek authorised by SASO to facilitate Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) Licence Service

Intertek authorised by SASO to facilitate Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) Licence Service

28 Sep 2020

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate (SIRC) update

Exporters should be aware that additional products now require the SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate as part of the Saudi Product Safety Programme

27 Aug 2020

Update on Water Rationalization Label Requirements

SASO has informed Intertek that Taps and Mixers for sanitaryware products must adhere to the SASO EN 246 standard for flow rate regulators

31 Mar 2020

Automatic Extension of P-CoC Validity for Exports to Saudi Arabia

Automatic Extension of P-CoC Validity

16 Sep 2019

Additional Products to be Registered within SABER

SASO has informed Certification Bodies about the tentative enforcement schedule in SABER for Technical Regulations under SALEEM

24 Jun 2019

Additional Products to be Registered within SABER- 1st August 2019

Saudi importers of products falling under specific Technical Regulations within the SALEEM Programme must obtain Certificates of Conformity through the SABER platform

20 Jun 2019

SASO Quality Mark (QM) for Ceramic/Porcelain Tiles

Exports of Ceramic Tiles to Saudi Arabia require SASO Quality Mark

17 Jun 2019

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate (SIRC) Update

Updated product list requiring SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate

30 Apr 2019

Exporting to Saudi Arabia - Additional Products to be Registered in SABER

SABER Registration - additional products

22 Jan 2019

Exporting/Importing to Saudi Arabia - Intertek Certificates of Conformity Continue to be Accepted

Intertek can continue to issue Certificate of Conformity for regulated products outside of the SABER platform during initial implementation period

27 Dec 2018

SASO to implement the Saudi Product Safety Programme (SALEEM)

SASO will launch the SABER platform for online Certification as part of the Saudi Product Safety Programme (SALEEM) starting from January 1, 2019

04 Dec 2018

Enforcement of Stage 2 of the SASO Technical Regulation for Degradable Plastic Products.

Enforcement of Oxy-Biodegradable Logo on Plastic Products

13 Nov 2018

Update of Energy Efficiency Requirements for Lighting Products Exported to Saudi Arabia

Enforcement of Standard SASO 2870/2018 from 7th December 2018

18 Jun 2018

Update to eCOSMA Notification Listing and Warehouse Licence Number

Update on eCOSMA notification listing and Warehouse Licence Number for Cosmetics products

21 Feb 2018

Conformity to G-Mark Regulation Now Enforced for Exports to Saudi Arabia

SASO has recently enforced the G-Mark Regulation for Low Voltage (LV) Electrical Products and Toys and all such products must now comply with the G-Mark Technical Regulation.

09 Feb 2018

SASO Recognition Certificate Now Required

SASO Announced New Requirement for Shipment Certificate for Exports of Selected Electricals

23 Jan 2018

Energy Performance, Water Consumption and Labeling for Washing Machines new Standard Published

New Standard for Energy Performance, Water Consumption and Labeling for Washing Machines

31 Aug 2017

Exporting Electricals to Saudi Arabia - KSA SALEEM SABER

Overview of the requirements for Electricals being exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

26 Jul 2017

Enforcement of SASO Technical Regulation for Degradable Plastic Products

Exports to Saudi Arabia - Enforcement of SASO Technical Regulation for Degradable Plastic Products

17 Jul 2017

Enforcement of EER for Large Capacity Air Conditioners for Exports to Saudi Arabia

SASO to enforce Energy Efficiency Requirements (EER) for Large Capacity Air Conditioners

15 Feb 2017

Update to Product Labeling Requirements for Exports to Saudi Arabia

Updates to Country of Origin Marking, Products and Product Packaging Labeling

11 Oct 2016

Updates on Cosmetics GSO Standards

Exporters of Cosmetics to Saudi Arabia: Important Update to GSO Standards

16 Sep 2016

Update to Energy Efficiency Requirements for Electric Motors for Saudi Arabia

Requirements of the second stage for EER for Electric Motors

09 Aug 2017

SASO Implements Standard 2203:2015 for Plugs and Socket Outlets

Exporting Electrical Products to Saudi Arabia - Standard 2203:2015 applicable.

04 Jul 2016

Further Amendment to Requirements for Plugs and Sockets

SASO revises Standard for Plugs and Socket Outlets introduced in May 2016

01 Jul 2016

Update on Flush Capacity Requirements for Exports of Water Closets

Exporting to Saudi - update on Flush Capacity Requirements for Exports of Western Water Closets

22 Mar 2016

New Requirements for Plugs and Sockets for Exports to Saudi Arabia

SASO issues revised Standard for Plugs and Socket Outlets effective May 2016

05 Feb 2016

Energy Efficiency Requirements for Lighting Products and Lamps

Energy efficiency, functionality and labeling requirements for lighting products

05 Feb 2016

Update on Energy Efficiency Requirements for Electric Motors

Update on requirements of SASO IEC 60034-30

27 Aug 2015

Update on Energy Efficiency Requirements of Exports of Electricals to Saudi Arabia

Exporters must ensure that electrical motors comply with energy efficiency requirements per SASO IEC 60034-30, and testing must be conducted by SASO-approved laboratories

07 Nov 2013

Reinforcement of Testing, Inspection and CoC Requirements by KSA Authorities

KSA Authorities reinforce requirements of testing, inspection and CoC for the Export of Products into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

06 Mar 2013

New Requirements for Export of Vehicle Spare Parts to Saudi Arabia

Certificates of Conformity issued for vehicle spare parts should also be accompanied with test reports of the vehicle spare parts being shipped to KSA

29 Jan 2013

Additional Banned Refrigerants Freon 23 and 123 for Exports to Saudi Arabia

Addition of Freon 22 and 123 to banned refrigerants for cooling equipment such as Freezers, Air Conditioners, Compressors and Refrigerators exported to Saudi Arabia

21 Jun 2012

Satellite Navigation System Language Requirements for Saudi Arabia

Exporting New Vehicles to Saudi Arabia? Language Requirements for Satellite Navigation Systems

19 Jun 2012

Regulatory Update for Cosmetics Exports to Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Regulatory update for Cosmetics Exports for Saudi Arabia and Qatar

12 Mar 2012

SFDA Regulatory Update on Cosmetics

Saudi Arabia regulatory update for exporting cosmetics containing arbutin and kojic acid

11 Jul 2011

Mandatory CoC Enforcement on Additional Consumer Products for Saudi Arabia

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08 Apr 2011

SFDA Update on Change of Status of Triclosan and Hydroquinone

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) recently issued two circulars changing the status of two substances: Triclosan and Hydroquinone

29 Mar 2011

Intertek appointed CoC provider by Saudi Food and Drug Authority for Cosmetic and Perfumes Products

Intertek appointed CoC provider by Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for Cosmetic and Perfumes Products

11 Feb 2011

Gulf Toys Technical Regulation (GTTR) now enforced in all GCC participating countries

Exporting to the Middle East? Gulf Toys Technical Regulation (GTTR) now enforced in all GCC participating countries

08 Feb 2011

Intertek Approved by MoCI for CoC's for New Vehicles to Saudi Arabia

Exporting New Vehicles to Saudi Arabia? Only Certificates of Conformity issued by Intertek are recognised by The Customs Authority of Saudi Arabia

03 Feb 2011

SFDA Ban on Mouthwash and Related Products Containing Alcohol

The SFDA has banned all mouthwash and related products which contain alcohol used for rinsing, cleaning or sterilizing of the mouth and teeth

11 Jan 2011

Increased Testing of Textile Shipments by Saudi Customs

Saudi Customs have intensified the testing of samples of shipments of garments/apparels arriving into Saudi ports without Certificate of Conformity (CoC)

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