SASO issued an announcement requiring importers to complete an import declaration form and obtain the ministry’s approval for shipment certificates.
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national transformation program and Vision 2030, the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) has introduced crucial updates impacting all importers.
A recent circular mandate that importers must complete an updated declaration form when submitting requests for shipment certificates. This updated program now incorporates several new products along with their corresponding HS codes, ensuring a more comprehensive and organized approach to product classification.
This change is in response to a recent circular, which mandates that conformity assessment bodies will only issue shipment certificates through the system after the submission of a completed declaration form and approval from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. This initiative aims to enhance compliance, improve efficiency, and facilitate smoother operations within the certification process.
For businesses involved in importing, here's a breakdown of some the newly regulated products: (Find the detailed list of products in our free SASO exporter guide)
- Concrete additives
- Car batteries
- Steel reinforcement
- Steel sheets (coated)
- Steel sheets (galvanized)
- Ceramics and porcelains
- Rolls of tissue paper
- Manhole covers
- Polyester fibers
- Shade nets
- Ceramic tiles
- Iron and Steel
- Ductile tape
- White cement
- Storage shelves
- Paper cups
The Saudi Product Safety Program (SALEEM) takes a holistic approach to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Saudi consumers and the environment. This is achieved through comprehensive management of the entire import process. SALEEM guarantees that imported products meet the rigorous standards and technical regulations set forth by Saudi authorities. This not only protects consumers from potentially harmful goods but also fosters a fair and competitive marketplace.
Accordingly, importers are strongly encouraged to comply with these new requirements to avoid any disruptions in their import operations.
For more details on exporting to Saudi Arabia under SASO program, please contact us or reach out on WhatsApp.
Additionally, for further details on the SASO program, you can download our free SASO Exporter Guide.
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