PCoC & SCoC

Product Certificate of Conformity

It is necessary to present the Product Certificate of Conformity, also known as the PCoC, to verify that your products have been registered inside SABER and comply with any relevant Technical Regulations. After it is issued, the PCoC has a validity period of one year. The responsibility of initiating the process to acquire a PCoC lies entirely with the importer.

It is impossible to acquire a Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) if the PCoC registration has not already been completed. On the other hand, an SCoC is necessary to clear customs for every shipment.

• Items that are seen as ‘risky’ require the PCoC to confirm their compliance with SASO’s quality and safety standards.
• Certain products may need additional certificates such as the IECEE Recognition Certificate or Water Efficiency Label Certificate.
• Low-risk products that are not subject to technical regulations can proceed with a declaration form submitted by the importer.

Shipment Certificate of Conformity

Every consignment that reaches the port of Saudi Arabia requires a Shipment Certificate of Conformity for customs clearance. Every consignment is bound to adhere to the regulations and guidelines set by SASO, and an SCoC is the technical proof of the same.

It is to be noted that all products, regulated and non-regulated, must have a Shipment Certificate of Conformity. The certificate is valid per consignment. The Shipment Certificate of Conformity is issued through the SABER platform once the test reports and other certification documents are satisfactory and in compliance with SASO regulations.

A PCoC is valid for a year and an SCoC is only valid per shipment. Every time you are sending a shipment you will need to file for a new SCoC.

SASO SALEEM Scheme

SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) developed a Certification system under the Saudi Safety Program to issue conformity certificates for products under various Technical Regulations.

COMPLIA’s accredited certification scheme scope includes Technical Regulations Machinery Safety Part 1—Portable and Hand-oriented Machines, Technical Regulation for Low Voltage Electrical Equipments and Appliances, and Technical Regulation for Telecommunications Devices.

The evaluation activities are aligned as per the regulations issued by SASO in the Technical Regulations.

Certification Evaluation and Decision Procedures

COMPLIA evaluates the following documents to comply with the relevant certification requirements. Certification shall be granted only if the products comply with the relevant SASO Certification requirements.

Any non-compliance to the certification requirements found during the evaluation or otherwise shall be reason for withdrawal, suspension or rejection of certification. Document requirements vary as per the certification requirements.

• The test report(s) issued by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory with the corresponding accreditation scope within 3 years validity
• Product images containing clear marking and labels of the product sample(s) to be certified
• Information on the Technical Datasheets, Specifications, Manuals, etc.
• All information, both technical and non-technical, of the product to be certified (Product information)

COMPLIA financial support and general information on the fees

COMPLIA’s certification activities are financially supported by its parent company, Complia Services Limited. This support ensures that our operations remain impartial, consistent, and independent, with adequate resources to carry out all certification functions effectively.

In addition, COMPLIA generates revenue through fees charged to applicants and certified clients for the provision of certification services. These fees are determined based on the scope, complexity, and duration of the certification process and are communicated transparently to all clients in advance.

For more information on our fee structure or to request a quotation, please contact us.

Rights, duties, complaints, and appeals

The applicant/client’s rights and obligations, restrictions and limitations for the use of COMPLIA name, certification mark, logos, etc. are described in the Certification Agreement (CQF-02 Annex A).

Clients can submit feedback, complaints, or appeals by emailing feedback@complia.services, and COMPLIA will respond within three working days. For more information please refer to COMPLIA complaints & appeal procedure.