Complia is in the process of becoming a SASO-notified body, authorized to issue SASO Certifications for products and shipments destined for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The SASO Certificate of Conformity is a mandatory requirement for all regulated consignments entering the Saudi market, ensuring compliance with the quality and safety standards established by the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO).
Once operational, Complia will support Importers and Exporters in obtaining both the Product Certificate of Conformity and the Shipment Certificate of Conformity required upon entry into Saudi Arabia. Our team is well-versed in managing conformity assessment programs and navigating the SABER certification system.
With a commitment to accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance, we are prepared to guide you through every step of the SASO certification process—ensuring your products meet market requirements with confidence.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) launched the Saudi Product Safety Program, SALEEM, in 2019. Saleem derived from the Arabic word for “safety” to ensure products meet strict national quality and safety standards. As part of this initiative, SABER was introduced as a supervised digital platform that enables businesses, government entities, and individuals to register both imported and locally manufactured products and obtain the necessary conformity certificates with efficiency and transparency. To facilitate smooth customs clearance into Saudi Arabia, exporters are required to present a Product & Shipment Certificate of Conformity, serving as technical proof that both the product and shipment comply with SASO’s regulatory requirements.
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SASO certification is indispensable for any product allowed in Saudi Arabia. There are some points to remember when planning to apply for and obtain SABER certificates.
“SALEEM” is the name of the Saudi Arabian Product Safety Program, administered by the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO). The SALEEM Saudi Arabia program focuses on ensuring the quality of products sold in Saudi Arabia, hence the name. The Arabic word SALEEM means “without risk” or “without danger” to the user, the community, or the environment. SABER Saudi Arabia is an online system used by SALEEM to ensure that all products and shipments comply with the program’s standards. As a platform, SABER facilitates the electronic acquisition of the Certificate of Conformity and Certificate of Shipment Conformity necessary for the entry of imported and domestically manufactured consumer goods into the Saudi market, called the Saber Certification Saudi Arabia. The hub’s purpose is to safeguard businesses against fraudulent activity and guarantee that consumers can buy products without worrying about their well-being. Since January 1, 2019, importers have been required to enter SABER, register the regulated items, and select one of the certifying organizations allowed by SASO to submit a certification request before importing products into the nation. Therefore, SABER offers two distinct certificates to certify products and shipments.
Every Saudi Arabia consignment is required to produce a Shipment Certificate of Conformity. A few points to consider are –
Documents required:
The SASO Shipment Certificate is issued through the SABER platform by an authorized SASO body (for regulated products).
On July 1, 2020, the SABER platform and FASAH system were linked together for a smoother and faster movement of imports in Saudi Arabia. The integration helps in the automatic verification of shipment certificates. A printed copy of the SASO SABER certificate is not necessary upon arrival.
SASO has set specific quality checks and standards for products imported to Saudi Arabia. Every product falling under the SASO regulation must pass quality checks to be eligible for a SASO Certificate for the product. A few points to consider for the SABER certificate are:
The Product certificate is issued through the SABER platform after certification documents are satisfactory and comply with the SASO technical regulations. The generation of the SABER certificate is testimony to the product’s compliance with the SASO guidelines.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) developed an online conformity assessment system SABER, back in January 2019. This platform helps importers get their products (regulated by SASO) tested and factory audited by SASO-notified bodies like Complia Services and receive their SABER certification (product and shipment) online. Importers can also request SABER certificate shipment and a self-declaration for non-regulatory products.
The SABER platform integrated with the FASAH system on July 1, 2020. That led to automatic shipment certificate verification, and the importer does not need to produce a printed copy of the certificate for custom clearance.
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