What is the Saudi Quality Mark?
The Saudi Quality Mark is a license granted to products that meet higher-level standards and specifications defined by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). It helps increase consumer confidence, strengthens the manufacturer’s reputation, and supports fair competition locally and internationally.
Costs of obtaining the Saudi Quality Mark
Costs typically include: application fees, audit/testing fees, and surveillance fees after the license is granted. They vary by product type, number of models, facility size, and audit scope.
Simplified cost breakdown (indicative figures for illustration)
- SAR 3,000: application submission fee on Jeem1 (SASO).
- SAR 12,500: technical study fee (Conformity Assessment Body).
- SAR 18,000: audit fee (Conformity Assessment Body).
- SAR 7,500: review committee fee (SASO).
- SAR 15,000: license issuance fee (SASO).
- Product sample testing cost (depends on the product).
- In-factory lab setup cost (depends on current status and required tests).
- SAR 12,000: audit fee (Conformity Assessment Body).
- Product sample testing cost (depends on the product).
- SAR 12,000: audit fee (Conformity Assessment Body).
- Product sample testing cost (depends on the product).
Prices do not include travel/transport costs for the audit team if applicable.
Requirements to obtain the Saudi Quality Mark
Requirements vary by product and regulation, but typically include: facility file + product file + quality system + accredited test reports.
- Commercial registration and industrial license (facility).
- Factory location map + organizational chart.
- Quality manual / Quality Management System (e.g., ISO 9001 if available).
- Product technical data + catalog/photos/technical file.
- Internal product monitoring records (if available).
- Product test report from an accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory within the relevant scope.
- Trademark ownership certificate + barcode/serialization (if required).
- Submit the application via Jeem1.
- Initial review and gap identification.
- Technical evaluation + factory audit (depending on product).
- Conformity testing (sample/samples).
- Review, approval, then license issuance.
- Ongoing surveillance to ensure continued compliance.
Additional requirements for some products
Certain categories may require extra prerequisites before/alongside the Quality Mark, such as energy efficiency labels, G-Mark, or IECEE recognition for some devices.
- Air conditioners (including large capacity units).
- Refrigerators up to 1100L + freezers up to 850L.
- Washing machines (depending on capacity).
- Lighting products (part 1/part 2).
- Electric motors.
- Tires + fuel economy for new vehicles (per regulations).
- Clothes dryers + water heaters.
- Household electric fans.
- Refrigerators and freezers (up to 30 ft³).
- Washing machines and spin dryers (depending on capacity).
- Household kitchen appliances (blenders/juicers/toasters/microwaves, etc.).
- Electric water heaters up to 200L (depending on type).
- Plugs, sockets, switches, chargers, and home adapters.
- Electric water pumps.
- Mobile phones and accessories + batteries + power banks.
- Laptops and accessories + power supplies.
- TVs and displays.
- Wireless headsets.
- Lighting products and components.
- Phone/car chargers (subject to standards and regulations).
Products that may be mandatory for the Saudi Quality Mark (common examples)
Some categories are referenced as “mandatory for the Quality Mark” under specific technical regulations.
- Gas appliances and accessories.
- Steel bars / reinforcement iron.
- Cement.
- Ready-mixed concrete.
- Ceramic tiles.
- Aluminum composite panels / cladding.
- Oxo-biodegradable additives.
- Electrical extension cords.
- Plugs, switches, and sockets for household/general use.
- Flat steel and iron products.
How SaberVerify Documentation helps you obtain the Saudi Quality Mark
- Analyze the product and technical file and define requirements precisely.
- Build a clear action plan to reduce rejection and delays.
- Prepare and format required documents correctly.
- Review test reports and confirm accreditation scope alignment.
- Improve QC and production monitoring processes to meet requirements.
- Train your team on audit points and surveillance expectations.
- Coordinate required testing, follow up on remarks, and close gaps.
- Support continued compliance and renewal preparation.
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