Pioneering excellence in Saudi Arabian product compliance and certification consulting
RASOO is a professional consulting organization specializing in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Middle East market product compliance certification. With decades of professional experience, RASOO has developed into an international certification consulting service organization integrating certification consulting, technical compliance, testing coordination, customs clearance guidance, product registration, and continuous compliance management.
With established offices in Asia (China), Europe (UK), and North America (USA), we provide localized support with global expertise. Our multi-regional presence ensures timely service delivery across time zones.
RASOO maintains authorization relationships with multiple Saudi SABER certification bodies. This enables us to provide streamlined, efficient certification services with direct access to accredited testing and assessment facilities.
Our multidisciplinary team comprises certification experts, engineers, legal advisors, and language consultants with extensive international certification experience. We maintain a Standards & Regulations Research Center and Compliance Risk Monitoring Office.
| Advantage Category | Specific Description |
|---|---|
| Industry Experience | 30 years of deep expertise in Saudi and GCC compliance field |
| Professional Team | Cross-disciplinary expert team (Engineering, Regulations, Language, Customs) |
| High Efficiency | Platform application speed improved by 40%, document accuracy rate 99.8% |
| Systematic Service | One-stop service from testing, registration to customs clearance |
| Local Resources | Long-term cooperation with Saudi official agencies and COC bodies |
| Technical Support | Built-in regulatory database and automated monitoring system |
| Long-term Support | Annual maintenance and customer platform management services |
Comprehensive certification and compliance solutions for your business needs
Complete Saudi Arabia product certification services including SABER platform registration, Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC), Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC), and SALEEM Technical Regulations interpretation and implementation guidance. Applicable for electrical & electronic products, machinery, building materials, textiles, toys, auto parts, chemicals, and cosmetics.
Guidance for Saudi IECEE certificate application, test report preparation, and CB certificate transfer. Product categories include home appliances, chargers, IT equipment, lighting fixtures, power banks, and more. Obtain Saudi IECEE Recognition Certificate (RCC) with our expert assistance.
Assistance with Energy Efficiency Label (EER) applications and Water Efficiency Label (WEL) certification registration. We interface with Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC) and SASO platforms to ensure your products meet all efficiency requirements.
GCC G-Mark product certification for low voltage electrical equipment (LVD) and toy safety across Gulf Cooperation Council countries: UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Yemen. Unified certification recognized throughout the GCC region.
SABER declaration agency and platform operation training. Clearing assistance for Saudi port inspections and electronic customs. Product label translation and compliance review with Arabic label proofreading and QR code generation services.
SFDA Medical Device Marketing Authorization (MDMA) and Cosmetics Product Registration services. Pre-Approval process guidance for customs clearance. Complete support for medical devices and cosmetics entering the Saudi market.
Factory Conformity Inspection (Factory Audit), QMS / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 international system guidance, export to Saudi product continuous compliance supervision and annual review services.
Comprehensive overview of the Saudi SASO product certification system
SABER Platform is an online product certification and conformity management system established by SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology & Quality Organization), designed to:
SABER is the implementation platform for the SALEEM Plan (Saudi Product Safety Program).
| Module | Meaning | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer/Exporter | Producer/Seller | Prepare test materials, provide conformity documents |
| KSA Importer | Saudi Importer | Register products and initiate applications on SABER |
| SASO Authorized CAB | Certification Body | Review materials, issue certificates |
| SABER System | National Platform | Archive certificates, customs interface, regulatory tracking |
All industrial and consumer products imported into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (whether electrical or not).
Applicable categories include but are not limited to:
SABER mainly involves two stages and two types of certificates:
| Stage | Certificate Name | English Name | Validity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Product Conformity Certificate | PCoC – Product Certificate of Conformity | 1 year | For each model/series product, confirming compliance with Saudi technical regulations |
| Stage 2 | Shipment Conformity Certificate | SCoC – Shipment Certificate of Conformity | Single batch only | For each batch of goods for customs clearance |
Each product category under SABER belongs to a specific technical regulation (TR Code) issued by SASO, named in the format TR XXXX/Year.
| Category | Technical Regulation Number | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | TR 220/2018 | Electrical Products and Appliances Regulation |
| Building Materials | TR 104/2019 | Building Materials (Part 1-5) |
| Toys | TR 102/2018 | Toys Regulation |
| Auto Parts | TR 204/2017 | Auto Spare Parts Regulation |
| Paints/Adhesives | TR 310/2020 | Paints and Adhesives Regulation |
| Textiles | TR 298/2018 | Textile and Clothes Regulation |
| Batteries | TR 114/2018 | Battery Regulation |
| Document | Requirement Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Automatically generated by platform system |
| Commercial Invoice (Proforma Invoice) | English; must contain HS Code, model, manufacturer |
| Product Test Report | Must comply with corresponding TR standards; issued by ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory |
| Product Photos | Showing nameplate and overall structure |
| Technical Documents / Manual | English or Arabic |
| Declaration of Conformity (DoC) | Stamped and issued by manufacturer |
| Label Draft | Must contain manufacturer info, model, voltage, country of origin (bilingual) |
| Inspection Report / IECEE Certificate | If applicable (e.g., electrical products) |
For each shipment, the importer uploads invoice and packing list, SABER automatically references the corresponding PCoC. After CB verifies the cargo information is correct, SCoC is issued.
| Certificate Type | Review Cycle | Validity Period | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCoC | 3-5 working days (complete materials) | 1 year | For same model annual shipments |
| SCoC | 1-2 working days | Single batch | Generated based on invoice |
Manufacturer should declare:
"We hereby declare that the product(s) named below comply fully with the applicable Saudi Technical Regulations and international standards…"
Must be stamped and signed, including: Product name, model; Standard number; Manufacturer information; Responsible person signature.
For consumer products (appliances, building materials, toys, etc.), labels and instructions must contain Arabic.
Common label fields include:
| Step | Operation Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Confirm HS code → Belongs to electrical category (subject to TR 220/2018) |
| 2 | Prepare CB test report (IEC 60335-2-80 standard) |
| 3 | Provide product nameplate image and manual |
| 4 | Fill in DoC and upload |
| 5 | CAB review, issue PCoC |
| 6 | Apply for SCoC at shipment, customs clearance release |
| Rejection Reason | Solution |
|---|---|
| Test report does not comply with Saudi standards or version is outdated | Re-test or supplement difference report |
| Product model or nameplate information inconsistent | Correct test report to match nameplate |
| Arabic label missing or content incomplete | Add Arabic content and re-upload |
| Invoice model does not match PCoC model | Modify SCoC application or regenerate invoice |
| Importer not registered business license in SABER system | First verify registration through Saudi Chamber of Commerce |
| System | Impact on SABER |
|---|---|
| IECEE Certificate | For electrical & electronic products, SABER needs to reference certificate number |
| EER / WEL Energy Efficiency System | EER certificate number must be uploaded, otherwise PCoC cannot be issued |
| G-Mark Certification | If product belongs to low voltage/toys category, G-Mark number must be registered in SABER |
| SFDA Registration | Medical products not applicable to SABER, go through SFDA independent system |
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Platform Website | https://saber.sa |
| Management Authority | SASO |
| Applicable Objects | All imported goods |
| Certificate Types | PCoC + SCoC |
| Validity Period | PCoC 1 year; SCoC single use |
| Operating Entity | Saudi Importer |
| Core Documents | Test report, DoC, Arabic label |
| Customs Requirements | No SCoC, no release |
| Certification Type | Supervising Authority | Applicable Field |
|---|---|---|
| SABER / SALEEM | SASO | All industry mandatory compliance certification |
| IECEE | SASO | Electrical & electronic and low voltage products |
| EER / WEL | SEEC / SASO | Energy efficiency and water-saving products |
| G-Mark | GCC Standardization Org | Gulf six countries unified certification |
| SFDA | Saudi Food & Drug Authority | Medical devices and cosmetics |
| ISO / QMS | ISO / SASO | Factory quality system |
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Comprehensive support for your Saudi certification journey
Complete SABER registration agency services including importer platform operation support.
Technical regulation (TR) classification and standard matching analysis for your products.
Arabic label review and translation services ensuring compliance with SASO requirements.
Third-party laboratory management and testing coordination for all product categories.
Annual maintenance and compliance monitoring to keep your certifications current.
Customs clearance guidance and inspection response support for Saudi ports.