Building on our deep dive into 2026 SASO certification trends, this guide systematically outlines the core required documents and critical validity rules for SASO 2938:2019—with a focus on easily mismanaged details and the latest audit requirements from frontline operations. This information is vastly different from generic online content, as it is based on real-time compliance practice.

Core SASO 2938:2019 Certification Insight for 2026

In 2026, preparing certification documents is no longer just about compiling paperwork—it is about building a credible evidence chain that convinces Saudi auditors of your product’s authenticity, performance stability, and supply chain legitimacy. Ambiguity in any link will result in audit delays.

  2026 Core Document List & Critical Audit Requirements

The list below includes not just the required documents, but also the hidden 2026 audit expectations for each:

1. Basic Commercial & Identity Documents

·Exporter’s business license (notarized with translation): The foundational document for the application.

·Saudi importer’s valid Commercial Registration (CR) document: The most common source of errors—2026 Saudi audits are stricter; confirm the CR is valid and the importer’s business scope matches your product category.

·Saber Platform registration proof for the importer: Verifies their status as a legitimate platform user.

2. Product Technical Identity Documents (Top Priority)

·Complete, precise technical specifications: Must include all key parameters affecting RF performance and energy efficiency—especially DAB+ reception-related chip models and antenna gain.

·Circuit schematics and PCB layout drawings: Required for technical evaluation.

·Clear internal/external product photos: Must show the product nameplate, model label, and the designated location for the energy efficiency label.

·Bill of Materials (BOM) for key components + procurement source documentation: A significantly strengthened 2026 requirement—auditors may randomly request copies of purchase contracts or invoices for core components (e.g., RF chips) to verify supply chain authenticity and crack down on "certificate sharing".

3. Testing & Compliance Evidence

·Full SASO 2938 test report from a SASO-accredited laboratory: With a focus on the DAB+ test report. The laboratory’s accreditation logo must be clearly visible, and the product model/description in the report must be 100% identical to all other documents (no character differences allowed).

·Arabic user manual: Not just a professional translation—the functions and model codes described must fully align with the test report.

4. Label & Marking Documents

·Energy efficiency label design draft (latest format compliant): Strict adherence to 2026 requirements for size, color, content, and QR code generation rules is mandatory.

·QR code accessibility verification screenshot: Proves the QR code redirects accurately to the product’s registered information page on the Saber Platform.

  2026 Deep Dive: SASO 2938:2019 Certification Validity Rules

This is the most misunderstood aspect of SASO 2938 certification—validity rules differ for the two key certificates, and both are critical for compliance:

1. Product Conformity Certificate (PCoC) Validity

Typical validity: 1 year—but the actual validity period is determined by two factors, with the earlier expiration date applying:

·Test report validity: The PCoC can never be valid longer than the underlying test report (typically 1–2 years for SASO 2938 test reports).

·Certificate issuance date: 1 year from the official issuance date on the Saber Platform.

Core implication: If your product is unchanged but the test report is expiring, you must apply for a PCoC renewal (or conduct partial retesting for a new report)—this is not an automatic process.

2. Shipment Conformity Certificate (SCoC) Validity

·The SCoC is a per-shipment customs clearance document—it has no fixed 1-year or long-term validity.

·Its validity is directly tied to the shipping voyage (e.g., "90 days from issuance"), ensuring the certificate is valid when the shipment arrives at Saudi customs for clearance.

·Expired SCoCs (for shipments not cleared on time) are invalid—a new SCoC application is required.

We hope this 2026 SASO 2938:2019 certification document and validity guide provides a solid, practical foundation for your compliance planning. If you need a deeper dive into a specific detail (e.g., the specific requirements for a DAB+ test report), BLUEASIA at +86 13534225140 offers professional certification consulting services.