Certification / Saber Certificate
SABER Certification for Exports to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Certification for Consumer Products Being Sold in the Saudi Market
The Saudi Product Safety Programme (SABER) is an initiative implemented by the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) to support the Vision 2030 Programme. It aims to regulate and monitor the importation and sale of specific products in the Saudi market to ensure their compliance with safety and quality standards.
About SABER and what it involves
SABER includes a two-stage certification process Product Certification and Shipment Certification of Regulated Products which are exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and sold within the Kingdom.
Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC)
The Product Certificate of Conformity is a crucial document that ensures products imported into the Kingdom meet the mandatory safety, quality, and environmental standards as defined by SASO. Before the importation process begins, products are required to undergo a comprehensive assessment. This assessment includes testing, inspection, and verification by a SASO-recognized Certification Body, to ensure compliance with relevant Saudi technical regulations and standards.
Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC)
A Shipment Certificate is required for each and every shipment entering the Kingdom. The certificate declares that all products within the consignment are either non-regulated (low risk products), or have been approved by a SASO-notified Certification Body (high risk products).This certificate is valid for one specific consignment only and cannot be reused. The shipment must clear customs within 60 days of the certificate issuance. SABER charges a fee of SAR 402.50 (USD $108) including VAT.
Once a product is certified, the PCoC is issued, signifying it has passed all necessary evaluations and is cleared for import and sale within Saudi Arabia. This certificate is typically valid for one year and must be renewed annually to continue importing the certified product.
All shipments passing through Customs into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must be accompanied by a Shipment Certificate of Conformity.
The Shipment Certificate of Conformity will be checked by Saudi Customs at the port of entry. Any shipment arriving without a Shipment Certificate of Conformity will be refused entry into the Kingdom.
How can STARK assist?
With a vast amount of experience with the SABER programme, the team of experts at STARK can handle everything from Product Registration to Shipment Certificate of Conformity (CoC) – ensuring compliance, avoiding additional workload and offering the simplest SABER solution on the market.
STARK can offer a fully managed SABER solution. Customers benefit from reduced costs, increased efficiency, and expert advice. STARK is your go-to supplier offering a certificate of conformity package tailored to your requirements.