SaberVerify Documentation — Your Technical Advisor for Saudi Conformity (SASO Certificate)
SaberVerify Documentation brings extensive technical and practical experience in qualifying products for the required Saudi conformity certificates. We review every request carefully to determine the best pathway at the lowest possible cost.
Working with us saves you time and cost
Our certification support gives you a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic market. By ensuring your products meet top quality and safety standards, you strengthen brand reputation and customer trust.
- Faster certificate issuance because we know the procedures and regulations.
- Lower cost because we prioritize your interest and recommend the most cost-effective pathway.
- High execution accuracy.
What is the Saudi Conformity Certificate (SASO CoC)?
Saudi Arabia is one of the leading countries that focuses heavily on conformity assessment and market surveillance programs to protect consumers from non-compliant products, and to protect local manufacturers from unfair competition.
The previous system
Previously, all importers were required to obtain a “CoC” for every shipment entering the Saudi market. It was known as SASO CoC and was issued by accredited Notified Bodies responsible for issuing the certificate.
Approved bodies used to select samples from each shipment to verify compliance with applicable Saudi standards. Factory visits were required for certain product categories only.
The new conformity system and the SALEEM program
In 2018, the Saudi Product Safety Program “SALEEM” was launched by SASO to issue conformity certificates. The program aims to ensure imported products comply with published Saudi standards and technical regulations.
Under SALEEM, SASO publishes technical regulations for categories such as detergents, textiles, building materials, paints, biodegradable plastics, and more. Products covered by these regulations are “regulated products”.
Issuing certificates via SABER
According to SASO, certificates are issued online via the SABER platform: Product Conformity Certificates for regulated products, and Shipment Conformity Certificates for both regulated and non-regulated products, with risk level classification based on product category and HS Code.
Product Conformity Certificate (PCoC) — Model approval
PCoC is required for products regulated under Saudi technical regulations and is registered/issued via SABER.
- Register the product on SABER online.
- Enter complete product data and select the relevant HS Code.
- Select the certification body for assessment and approval.
- Provide test report + quality certificate/manual + risk assessment form.
- Provide design/specifications and product photos.
- Factory visit for certain products only (depending on the product and the certification body).
- Issue the Saudi PCoC for regulated products.
Shipment Conformity Certificate (SCoC)
The SCoC is issued per shipment and applies to both regulated and non-regulated products.
- Regulated products: after issuing PCoC, an SCoC is required for each shipment to clear customs smoothly.
- Non-regulated products: the importer signs a self-declaration, then an SCoC is issued for the shipment.
SASO conformity requirements in Saudi Arabia
- Log in to your account.
- Select the relevant HS Code.
- Safety test report from an accredited independent third-party lab.
- Apply a data label on products.
- Factory visit for Type 3 regulated products (depending on classification).
- ISO 9001 certificate (or equivalent), if available.
- Supplier-signed Declaration of Conformity.
- Issue Shipment Conformity Certificate SCoC.
- Pay government fees via SADAD.
- Log in to your account.
- Select the appropriate HS Code.
- Issue a self-declaration.
- Upload the commercial invoice.
- Issue Shipment Conformity Certificate SCoC.
- Pay government fees via SADAD.
- Bill of lading.
- Project contract.
- Purchase order.
- A copy of the contract or a letter from the contracting party stating shipment details and purpose.
How to obtain a SASO CoC — step by step
Your request should include:
- Product name and models/variants.
- Product description, technical data, and MSDS (if applicable).
- Country of origin and shipping country.
- HS Code (if available).
- QMS ISO 9001 certificate (if available).
- Product test report (if available).
Our technical team reviews your files, identifies missing items per SASO requirements, and guides you to the shortest path to completion.
We prepare a technical quotation through accredited certification bodies, then issue: PCoC (depending on product status) and SCoC for each shipment.
What does a SASO certificate cost?
Total cost depends on factors such as:
- Product type, nature, number of products, and number of models under registration.
- Whether the product is regulated or non-regulated under SASO technical regulations.
- Whether a factory visit is required.
SaberVerify Documentation offers highly competitive pricing. After receiving your product details, we will provide a suitable quotation quickly.
Conformity certificates via Jeem1 platform
SASO issues multiple certificate types under technical regulations and related procedures, and their costs may differ from SABER-issued certificates.
Examples
- Water efficiency certificate for sanitary ware.
- Model approval / production batch conformity certificate.
- Gulf Conformity Mark for low-voltage electrical devices.
- Biodegradable plastics conformity certificate.
- Certificates for trailers, semi-trailers, electric vehicles, and EV chargers.
- Certificates for lifting equipment, petroleum transport tanks, and more.
Steps to obtain a certificate via Jeem1
- Submit the request via Jeem1 platform.
- Download the conformity certificate application form.
- Complete the application + supplier declaration form.
- Attach required files and reports.
- Application review by the authority.
- Certificate issuance.
Product registration & contact
For product registration and to contact the SaberVerify Documentation team by email:
info@saberverify.com
