News & Updates: Saudi Arabia
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
04 Mar 2022
Exporting Food Products to Saudi Arabia – SFDA Updates its Mandatory Requirements for Certain Food Products
Recent Updates from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority
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
Updated Energy Efficiency Standard SASO 2663/2021 version for Low Capacity Air Conditioners
Saudi Standard SASO 2663/2021
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)