Saudi Certificate of Conformity

SASO Certificate of Conformity

SALEEM Overview

Since January 1, 2019, the Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization of Saudi Arabia (SASO) has implemented SALEEM, the Saudi Product Safety Program. This program guarantees safety and quality standards for all imported products intended for commercialization within Saudi Arabia.

Product risk categories under SALEEM:

Low-risk products - These products are not subject to a specific Technical Regulation. Importers/exporters must provide a Declaration of Conformity to demonstrate compliance.-
Medium-risk products - Subject to Technical Regulations and require certification by an accredited entity under ISO/IEC 17065 certification schemes (1a, 3, or 5). For these products, an annual Product Certification of Conformity (PCoC) and a Shipping Certification of Conformity (SCoC) for each shipment are mandatory.
High-risk products - In addition to medium-risk requirements, these products require special SASO certification, involving specific labeling on both the product and packaging (e.g., G-Mark, Energy Efficiency Rating (EER), Water Use Efficiency, SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate, SASO QM).

All regulated products are listed in the official Technical Regulations accessible through the SABER/FASAH online platform.

The SASO Certification Process

To comply with Saudi regulations and successfully import construction products, importers must complete the following steps:

Sample Collection and Testing

Identify the required tests specified by SASO for your product category.
Collect product samples and send them to an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
Obtain detailed test reports verifying compliance with applicable standards.

Product Certification of Conformity (PCoC)

Submit a certification request through the SABER/FASAH portal.
Provide all required documentation including test reports and technical files.
The certification body evaluates documentation and conducts a factory production system audit (for Type 3 products).
Upon successful evaluation, the PCoC certificate is issued via the SABER platform.

Shipping Certification of Conformity (SCoC)

For every shipment intended for Saudi Arabia, submit a request for SCoC issuance through SABER.
Provide shipment-specific documentation and technical evaluation results.
The SCoC certificate is issued per shipment to authorize import clearance.

Ongoing compliance and controls

After obtaining the PCoC, manufacturers must maintain ongoing compliance during the certification validity period. This includes granting access to production sites for regular audits and providing updated information on testing, stock levels, quality records, and production controls to ensure continuous conformity.

Key considerations for importers

Understand your product category’s risk level under SALEEM to determine applicable certification requirements.
Engage with accredited testing laboratories early to perform required product testing according to SASO standards.
Prepare comprehensive technical documentation to support your certification application.
Use the SABER/FASAH platforms for all certification requests and shipment approvals.
Plan for audits if your product falls under Type 3 certification requirements.
Ensure ongoing compliance by maintaining production transparency and quality controls throughout the certification period.

SASO CERTIFICATES

The value of Conformity Certificates

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Ensures construction products comply with Saudi safety and quality standards, protecting consumers and reducing risks.

Mandatory certification prevents customs delays, fines, and product seizures by ensuring legal importation.

Certified products gain trust from regulators and buyers, improving market access and competitiveness.

The process includes factory audits and ongoing checks to guarantee consistent product compliance over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) is the Saudi governmental body responsible for setting and enforcing national standards, technical regulations, and quality controls across various sectors, including construction products. SASO ensures that products entering the Saudi market meet safety, quality, and environmental standards to protect consumers and promote fair trade.

SALEEM is the Saudi Product Safety Program launched by SASO in 2019. It aims to guarantee product safety and compliance by classifying products based on risk levels (low, medium, high) and establishing the necessary conformity assessment procedures. SALEEM mandates declarations or certifications of conformity to verify that imported products meet Saudi technical regulations.

FASAH is Saudi Arabia's unified electronic platform for regulating all import and export activities. Since July 1, 2020, FASAH has been integrated with SABER to ensure that no regulated products enter or leave Saudi Arabia without the proper PCoC and SCoC certificates. This integration enhances cross-agency coordination, reduces clearance times at customs, and prevents non-compliant goods from entering the market.

SABER is an online platform managed by SASO designed to streamline the conformity assessment process for imported products. It serves as the main portal where importers submit applications for Product Certification of Conformity (PCoC) and Shipping Certification of Conformity (SCoC), upload required documentation, and track certification status. SABER also maintains a database of accredited certification bodies and approved products.

In 2020, SABER was integrated with the FASAH platform—the official portal regulating all imports and exports in Saudi Arabia. This integration ensures that no regulated product can enter the country without valid pCoC and sCoC certificates.

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