SASO认证

SASO is the abbreviation of the English Saudi Arabian Standards Organization, that is, the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization. SASO is responsible for formulating national standards for all daily necessities and products, and the standards also involve measurement systems, labels, etc.

1. Introduction to Certification

In fact, many SASO standards are based on the safety standards of relevant international organizations such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Like many other countries, Saudi Arabia has added some unique items to the standard according to its own country's civil and industrial voltage, geographical and climatic environment, ethnic and religious habits, etc. In order to achieve the purpose of protecting consumers, SASO standards not only apply to products imported from abroad, but also apply to products produced in Saudi Arabia.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Saudi Arabia and SASO require that all products included in the SASO certification standard have SASO certification when entering Saudi customs. Products without SASO certificates will be refused entry by Saudi port customs.

SASO certification covers all products used by adults and children in homes, offices or entertainment venues, all motor vehicles and spare parts, and construction products. These products can be mainly divided into the following categories:

Air conditioner SASO, battery SASO, cosmetics SASO, toys SASO, compressor SASO, fan SASO, household appliances SASO, wire and cable SASO, fax machine SASO, lamps SASO, photoelectric power supply SASO, elevator SASO, generator SASO, office electronic and electrical equipment SASO, personal computer SASO, power supply SASO, auto parts SASO, ceramic SASO, audio SASO, power amplifier SASO, conference system SASO, mixer SASO

All cities in Saudi Arabia use lower voltages, which are divided into 127 volts and 220 volts (Riyadh is 235 volts), both of which are 60 Hz; but higher voltages are used in Mecca and industrial areas, with 220 volts and 380 volts Two types, also 60 Hz. Generally, homes and offices are equipped with 110 volts (ie 127 volts) and 220 volts for electrical products of different voltages. Generally speaking, air conditioners and washing machines use 220 volts. , Small appliances mostly use 110 volts.

SASO products can be mainly divided into the following categories:

Air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, heating equipment

Battery

cosmetic

Toy

Compressor and Fan

Household electrical and electronic equipment

household pressure cooker

Wire and Cable

fax machine

Household Switches and Circuit Breakers

Lamps and Lighting Equipment

Elevators and Lifting Systems

engine

Office electrical and electronic equipment

personal computer

power supply

telephone

Motor Vehicles and Spare Parts

The main procedures of SASO certification for building products, coatings, etc.: SASO charging standard and processing time. Inspection fee calculation method: FOB value of goods (below 60,000 USD) Fixed charge: 1950RMBFOB value of (60,000 USD to 200'000 USD) time) 0.45% x FOB2, testing fee: see product.

3. Time: about 3 weeks

For manufacturers to obtain SASO certification and export products to Saudi Arabia, the following steps are required:

Submit an application to a consulting company, and the consulting company informs the enterprise of the product certification procedures according to the product category and in accordance with the requirements of SASO;

Enterprises submit product samples for testing in accordance with the certification procedures, and some products (such as some motor vehicles and accessories) need to undergo factory inspection;

After passing the product test, the enterprise obtains the SASO certification; if the product fails the test, the enterprise will get a detailed description to report the product to Saudi Arabia, and the SASO certification must be issued when the goods enter the customs. The technical staff of the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization The certificate will be inspected; if the SASO certificate cannot be issued, the product will be refused entry or sampled to the laboratory of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Saudi Arabia or the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization for testing, if the test fails, the product will be refused entry, All expenses shall be borne by the exporting enterprise.

1. Pre-shipment Compliance Verification This method is most suitable for exporters or manufacturers with very few shipments. Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) and pre-shipment test (PST) are required before each shipment. Both are qualified to get the CoC certificate.

2. Product Registration (Registration)

This method is suitable for the vast majority of customers. Its advantage is that although each shipment inspection (PSI) is necessary, each batch of goods does not need to be pre-shipped test (PST).

The customer can obtain the Statement for Registration (SfR) by submitting a declaration of compliance, providing a test report that meets the importing country and relevant international or domestic standards, and stating that the product has met the basic requirements and national differences of the importing country.

3. Type Approval Licensing

This method can not only save the inspection fee or testing fee before each shipment, simplify the repeated application procedures, but also ensure the delivery time. favored by the company. The exporter or manufacturer's products can obtain the Statement for Licence (SfL) certificate only if they fully comply with the mandatory standards of the importing and exporting countries. The certificate is valid for one year. Before the expiration, it is necessary to submit an updated factory inspection report and pay the annual fee and be reviewed by RLC.

Renew. Products that have obtained the SfL certificate no longer require pre-shipment inspection (PSI) for each batch of goods, but are reduced to a few random inspections a year (usually 2-3 times per year, depending on the product condition).

The test is carried out according to SASO/PAI standard or IEC standard + national differences. The requirements of SASO/PAI standard need to be considered separately. Some terms are quite different. The rated voltage of Saudi Arabia is 220V, 50/60Hz (with BS plug) or 127V, 60Hz ( With UL plug) (need to provide another prototype for testing); Kuwait voltage is 240V, 50Hz (with BS plug).

Products prohibited from exporting to Saudi Arabia include: weapons, alcohol, tranquilizers, pork, pornographic materials, winemaking equipment, fireworks, Christmas trees, masks, videophones, toys representing animals or people, statues, etc.

Class 0 and Class I electrical products are not allowed. Tropical temperature: +45°C. The label is in Arabic; the plug must comply with SASO 2203/2003 (220V), SASO 2204/2003 (127V);

Type certification requires factory inspection;