Which products need to apply for SASOICCP certification?

What is SASO Certification?

SASO is the abbreviation for the "SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARDS ORGANIZATION". It establishes import standards and procedures, outlining requirements for all imported goods and products, as well as matters related to measurement, scales, trademarks, product identification, inspection methods, and testing standards.

What is the ICCP Plan?

ICCP stands for the "International Conformity Certification" plan. This plan applies to all consumer products exported to Saudi Arabia or manufactured locally. It provides safety assurance for products used by consumers in Saudi Arabia. The two fundamental elements of this plan are:

1) All regulated products must comply with Saudi Arabian national technical regulations or relevant international standards;

2) Each shipment of regulated products must be accompanied by an ICCP Certificate of Conformity (COC).

Which products require SASO/ICCP certification?

All consumer products exported to Saudi Arabia (products used by adults and children at home, in offices, or other leisure settings) are classified as regulated products. Examples include: household appliances, kitchen power tools, perfumes, cosmetics, jewelry, all motor vehicles and their parts, all construction materials including coatings and paints, etc. The current ICCP covers five categories totaling 66 types of products.

Category 1: Toys, Category 2: Electrical and Electronic Products, Category 3: Automotive Products, Category 4: Chemical Products, Category 5: Other Products (10 product types in total). The following products are not consumer products: medical instruments; medical products; food; military products.