Complia is a SASO notified body authorized to issue SASO Certification for Products and Shipments reaching Saudi Arabia. SASO Certificate of Conformity is a must for importing consignments to Arabia to ensure its authenticity and quality standards set by Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO).
Exporters must deliver a product and a shipment certificate once the consignment reaches Saudi Arabia. Complia specializes in handling conformity assessment programs and SABER certifications. Let us guide you through the process, and we commit to a seamless experience in offering you the SASO Certification for your products.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) launched the Saudi Product Safety Program called “SALEEM” in 2019. Saleem is an Arabic word synonym for safety. It helps to facilitate and track imports within Saudi Arabia from across the globe for its safety and quality standards. And to ensure the shipments to Saudi Arabia follow the quality and safety standards, exporters must produce a Shipment Certificate of Conformity for smooth customs clearance. A SASO certification is technical proof of your product and shipment authenticity specific to SASO standards.
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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.
ISO-17065 is one of the accreditations given to organizations that guarantee and prove their credibility in issuing certifications for the quality of the products, services, and processes.
One significant advantage of working with an ISO 17065-accredited body is the increased customer trust and confidence because of its credibility. Accreditation also leads to improved efficiency and productivity in the organization. The accreditation guidelines enhance the data analysis and overall processes of the company.
Complia is an ISO 17065 authorized organization working with several importers to make their exports to Saudi Arabia hassle-free.
ISO 17020 conformity assessment grants the service companies accreditation once they pass all the set regulatory measures. The evaluation includes different requirements for companies dealing in various services like inspection, risk assessment, and surveys. ISO has categorized companies such as Type A, B, and C. The accreditation given depends on the category a company falls under.
As an ISO 17020 accredited body, Complia Services helps inspect products and services on various levels and categories.
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