In the 2 years to come SASO will be performing some new implementations within the SABER Scheme. Read on for more info.
Within the SABER Scheme, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) will be implementing different actions from March 2023 to January 2025.
Please find below the latest information regarding these implementation dates:
| Implementation Dates | Subject | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| 1/03/2023 | Stop PCs issuance according to the old standards | Storage-type electric heaters (SASO IEC 60335-2-21), electric room heaters (SASO IEC 60335-2-30), and electrical extension cords (SASO 2815) |
| 31/03/2023 | Lightning Equipment | Technical Regulation for Limiting hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment |
| 29/06/2023 | Electrical and Electronic Tools and Equipment | Technical Regulation for Limiting hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment |
| 1/07/2023 | The actual implementation date on the ports and local manufacturer according to the new standards | Storage-type electric heaters (SASO IEC 60335-2-21), electric room heaters (SASO IEC 60335-2-30), and electrical extension cords (SASO 2815) |
| 27/09/2023 | Toys, Entertainment Devices and Tools, and Sports Equipment | Technical Regulation for Limiting hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment |
| 26/12/2023 | Tools for Monitor, Measurement and Control | Technical Regulation for Limiting hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment |
| 1/08/2024 | Prohibition of the trading in the market for products that have pcs based on the old standards | Storage-type electric heaters (SASO IEC 60335-2-21), electric room heaters (SASO IEC 60335-2-30), and electrical extension cords (SASO 2815) |
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