Saudi Arabia · Electronics

Saudi SABER Certification in Saudi Arabia

A practical guide to Saudi SABER Certification for electronics sold in Saudi Arabia: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Regulated products imported into Saudi Arabia; Electronics and electrical products

Authority

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)

Legal basis

SASO technical regulations; SABER platform

Local representative

A Saudi importer is required

Timeline

Before shipment; certificates are shipment-specific where applicable

Cost

Certificate and testing fees vary

If you do not comply

Customs refusal and enforcement action

Who needs this

Regulated products imported into Saudi Arabia
Electronics and electrical products

Documents you need

Product Certificate (PC)
Shipment Certificate (SC)
Test reports

Compliance checklist

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Product Certificate (PC)
Shipment Certificate (SC)
Test reports

How to comply

Register in SABER
Obtain the Product Certificate
Obtain the Shipment Certificate for each shipment

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Saudi SABER Certification — Saudi Arabia
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
Legal basis: SASO technical regulations; SABER platform

Documents we already have:
  1. Product Certificate (PC)
  2. Shipment Certificate (SC)
  3. Test reports

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Saudi SABER Certification in Saudi Arabia?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before shipment; certificates are shipment-specific where applicable.

Certificate and testing fees vary.

Common rejection reasons

No PC or SC
Wrong technical regulation
Labelling issues

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.