SASOEX Certificate
The SASOEX certificate is an important certification that ensures products comply with Saudi standards, enhancing trust among consumers and businesses. If you wish to obtain this certificate, here are the steps you need to follow:
- Fill Out the Online Form
Start by completing the electronic form on the official website of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO). This form allows you to submit your request for the SASOEX certificate quickly and easily.
- Submit via the Saber Platform
To issue a certificate for shipments not intended for direct consumer marketing, you must submit your request through the Saber platform. This process requires attaching the SASOEX conformity certificate to your submission.
- Comply with Gulf Technical Regulations
Ensure that the products you submit comply with the relevant Gulf Technical Regulations, such as low-voltage electrical equipment or technical devices.
Requirements for Issuing a SASOEX Certificate
To ensure your application is accepted and the certificate is issued successfully, the following documents and requirements must be provided:
- Saudi commercial registration.
- Industrial registration (if the applicant is a manufacturer).
- Completed supplier and manufacturer declaration form.
- ATEX certificate if the product falls under the ATEX scope.
- ATEX MDoC declaration of conformity.
- EXcoc conformity certificate and EXTR report if the product is within the IECEx scope.
- Quality Assurance Report (QAR) if the product falls under IECEx.
- Quality Assurance Notification (QAN) if the product is within ATEX.
- Document proving conformity for national deviations, such as a test report complying with SASO 2203 if not mentioned in the test report.
- Product images, dimensions, and product reading card if not included in the test report.
- CITC certificate if the product requires it.
- Energy efficiency certificate and label if the product requires it.
- Test report based on the latest version of standards (SASO IEC 62680-1-2 and SASO IEC 62680-1-3) if required.
- Commitment and declaration form to update requirements if the test report is over three years old without updates to the product or standard.
Advantages of the SASOEX Certificate
The SASOEX certificate helps protect local markets from counterfeit or substandard goods and strengthens the national economy by ensuring the quality of imported products. SASO continuously updates standards to meet the latest international requirements, making export and import processes smoother.
Application Scope of SASOEX
The SASOEX certificate covers a wide range of products subject to Saudi technical regulations and standards. These include electrical devices, technical equipment, children’s toys, and chemicals. Some of the associated products and customs codes are:
| Product (Arabic) | Product (English) | HS Code |
| وغيرها | Other | 841381900000 |
| غيرها من أجهزة التنبيه | Other Alarm Devices | 853110009999 |
| غيرها من مفاتيح كهربائية | Other Electric Switches | 853650909999 |
| مأخذ كهربائية (قوابس) | Plugs | 853669200001 |
| مقابس (فيش) | Sockets | 853669200002 |
| عناصر توصيل وتماس للأسلاك والكابلات | Connecting and Contact Elements for Wires and Cables | 853690100000 |
| غيرها | Other | 853690990000 |
| أجهزة تحكم قابلة للبرمجة | Programmable Controllers | 853710000006 |
| مصابيح للإضاءة الخارجية | Lamps for Exterior Lighting (street lamps, porch and gate lamps, public gardens lamps, etc.) | 940549100000 |
| غيرها | Other | 940549900000 |
Importance of SASOEX in International Trade
The SASOEX certificate is not just an official document—it is a passport for products into the Saudi and Gulf markets. It allows companies, importers, and manufacturers to ensure their products meet the highest quality and safety standards, reducing the risk of shipment rejections at customs and enhancing brand reputation internationally.
How SASOEX Ensures Product Quality
SASO reviews and inspects all certification documents and technical test reports before issuing SASOEX. This includes verifying:
- Product compliance with Saudi and Gulf standards.
- Laboratory test results and technical reports (QAR and QAN).
- Compliance with safety and efficiency guidelines, such as energy efficiency and communications requirements.
In this way, SASOEX serves as a trust guarantee for both consumers and businesses.
Impact of SASOEX on Consumers and Local Markets
By enforcing strict standards on imported products, SASOEX helps protect the local market from substandard or counterfeit products. Consumers receive safe and reliable products, while companies operating within the standards benefit from greater trust and ease in marketing and sales.
SASOEX’s Role in Streamlining Logistics
Obtaining a SASOEX certificate reduces customs delays and legal complications during importation. This results in faster product delivery, lower storage and insurance costs, and improves supply chain efficiency between suppliers and end consumers.
SASOEX as a Competitive Advantage
For manufacturers and importers, SASOEX can be used as a powerful marketing tool to highlight product quality and compliance with international standards, giving the company a clear competitive edge over products without the certificate.
