SASO authentication

 

SASO is the abbreviation of Saudi Arabian Standards Organization in English, namely Saudi Arabian Standards Organization. SASO is responsible for the formulation of national standards for all commodities and products. The standards also involve measurement system, marking and so on.

 

 

 

Certification Authority SASO

 

Nature: Compulsory Certification

 

Requirement standard LVD

 

Factory Inspection Non-Necessary Conditions

 

Technical information

 

Voltage 127/220 Vac

 

Frequency 60Hz

 

Plugs SASO 2203, SASO 2204 or SASO 443

 

(Refer to BS1363 standard at 220V)

 

Introduction to SASO Certification

 

In fact, many SASO standards are based on safety standards of relevant international organizations such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Like many other countries, Saudi Arabia has added some special items to the standard according to its own civil and industrial voltage, geographical and climatic environment, ethnic and religious habits, etc. In order to protect consumers, SASO standards are applicable not only to products imported from abroad, but also to products produced locally in Saudi Arabia.

 

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Saudi Arabia and SASO require all products covered by SASO certification standards to have SASO certification when entering Saudi Customs. Products without SASO certificates will be refused entry by Saudi Port Customs.

 

 

 

SASO certification standards include products:

 

According to the Saudi Standards Organization, SASO certification covers all products used by adults and children in residential, office or entertainment places, all motor vehicles and spare parts, and construction products. These products can be divided into the following categories:

 

Serial Number, Product Category Name, Product Example

 

1. Household appliances and similar equipment: air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, fans, microwave ovens, water heaters.

 

2. Information technology (IT) and office equipment: computers, printers, photocopiers, scanners, UPS, network equipment.

 

3. Electronic Entertainment (AV) Equipment: TV, Audio, DVD, VCD, Recorder, Audio Amplifier.

 

4. Lighting equipment (lamps) All kinds of indoor and outdoor lighting equipment

 

5. Electric Tools: Portable and Fixed Electric Tools

 

6. Wires and cables

 

7. Install accessories and connectors, power plugs, sockets, switches, etc.

 

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9. Capacitors: AC running capacitors, X capacitors, Y capacitors.

 

10. Transformers and similar equipment, transformers, power adapters uuuuuuuuuuu

 

11. Device switches and automatic controllers Temperature controllers, thermal protectors, timers.

 

12. Instruments, measuring instruments, laboratory equipment.

 

13. Toys and trolleys, electric toys, remote control toys.

 

14. Motor, compressor, air conditioner/refrigerator compressor, all kinds of motors.

 

15. Batteries and chargers, Ni-MH/Ni-Cd batteries, various mobile phone batteries

 

16. Automotive Parts

 

17. Directives on materials and harmful substances, such as EU ROHS, relate to the contents of mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr6+), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and other substances in electrical and electronic products.

 

 

 

The main procedures of SASO certification:

 

The following steps are needed for manufacturers to obtain SASO certification and export products to Saudi Arabia:

 

Apply to the consulting company and inform the enterprise of the product certification procedure according to the product category and the requirements of SASO.

 

Enterprises submit product samples for inspection in accordance with the certification procedure. Some products (such as some motor vehicles and accessories) need factory inspection.

 

After passing the product test, the enterprise obtains the SASO certificate; if the product fails to pass the test, the enterprise will get a detailed description report.

 

When products are exported to Saudi Arabia, SASO certificates are issued when goods enter customs. Technical personnel of Saudi Arabian Standards Organization will inspect the certificates. If SASO certificates are not issued, products will be refused entry or sampled to laboratories of Saudi Ministry of Industry and Commerce or Saudi Arabian Standards Organization for testing. If the tests are not qualified, products will be refused entry. The cost of cutting shall be borne by the exporting enterprise.

 

 

 

Forms of SASO certification

 

Pre-shipment Compliance Verification

 

This method is most suitable for exporters or manufacturers with very few deliveries. Before each shipment, it is necessary to apply for PSI and PST before shipment. If both of them are qualified, they can obtain the CoC certificate.

 

II. Registration of Products

 

This method is suitable for most customers. Its advantage is that although each shipment inspection (PSI) is necessary, each shipment does not need to be tested before shipment (PST). Customers can obtain a Statement for Registration (SfR) certificate by submitting a certificate of conformity, and providing a test report that meets the importing country and relevant international or domestic standards, and stating that the product has met the basic requirements and national differences of the importing country.

 

Type Approval Licensing

 

This method can not only save the inspection fee or test fee before each shipment, simplify the repetitive application procedure, but also ensure the delivery time. Therefore, it is favored by some large companies that deliver more frequently or on a larger scale and pay attention to quality and reputation. The Statement for Licence (SfL) certificate can only be obtained if the products of the exporter or manufacturer fully meet the mandatory standards of the importing and exporting countries. The certificate is valid for one year and can be renewed by submitting an updated factory inspection report and paying an annual fee before its expiration. Products with SfL certificates no longer need to be inspected before shipment (PSI) for each shipment, but reduced to a few spot checks per year (usually 2-3 times per year, depending on the product condition).

 

Notes for SASO Certification

 

* The test is carried out according to SASO/PAI standard or IEC Standard + National difference. The requirements of SASO/PAI standard should be considered separately. Some clauses are quite different. The rated voltage of Saudi Arabia is 220V, 50/60Hz (with BS plug) or 127V, 6.