The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) have announced some technical regulations updates regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products and clothing.
On 22nd January SASO has notified Cotecna of the addition of 11 standards to the Food Safety in tools and Appliances Used in Kitchens technical regulation.
Please find below the list of these amended regulations:
| Standard title | Standard no. |
| Protective equipment for martial arts Part 1: General requirements and test methods |
SASO ISO 21924 - 1:2020 |
| Protective equipment for martial arts Part 2: Additional requirements and test methods for instep protectors, shin protectors and forearm protectors |
SASO ISO 21924 - 2:2020 |
| Protective equipment for martial arts Part 3: Additional requirements and test methods for trunk protectors |
SASO ISO 21924 - 3:2020 |
| Protective equipment for martial arts Part 4: Additional requirements and test methods for head protectors |
SASO ISO 21924 - 4:2020 |
| Protective equipment for martial arts Part 5: Additional requirements and lest methods for genital protectors and abdominal protectors |
SASO ISO 21924 - 5:2020 |
| Protective equipment for martial arts Part 6: Additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females |
SASO ISO 21924 – 6:2020 |
| Protective equipment for martial arts Part 7: Additional requirements and test methods for hand and foot protectors |
SASO ISO 21924-7:2020 |
| Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear | SASO ASTM F2413:2020 |
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