SABER certification is a new compliance certification assessment program for non-Saudi local enterprises (that is, companies that need to export to Saudi Arabia) in 2019 last year for product registration, issuance and obtaining compliance CoC certificates.

At present, many companies are inquiring about what is SABER certification. Today we will give a detailed explanation. SABER certification is a new compliance certification assessment program for non-Saudi local companies (that is, companies that need to export to Saudi Arabia) in 2019 last year. It is used for product registration, issuance and acquisition of compliance CoC certificates. Products will be classified according to risk categories. For: high - medium - low different risk categories adopt different conformity inspection procedures, which will be carried out by accredited institutions (such as INTERTEK, NEMKO, CQC, TUV and SGS, etc.). SABER certification is an upgraded version of SASO certification. It is valid for one year and can be reused within one year. The previous Saudi SASO certification was processed once for export, and the cost will naturally be higher than SASO certification, but in general, Much savings than before. From January 2020, the Saudi Bureau of Standards stipulates that all categories are included in the SABER certification.

    The Saudi SABER certification process is mainly divided into two processes:
The first process:
According to the applicable standards in the corresponding product technical regulations, the Saber platform will Controlled products are issued with a Product Conformity Certificate (PC Certificate) before going out of customs.
1. The importer registers the Saber system account (or provides the latest business license of the importer, which can be registered on behalf of the importer)
2. The importer enters the PC certificate application information into the Saber system to apply for PC registration
3. The importer selects a certification agency in the Saber system
(INTERTEK, NEMKO, CQC, TUV, SGS)
4. Pays the PC certificate fee
5. After receiving the application, contact the exporter Suppliers provide certification documents
6. Submit the approved documents to Saber system
7. Issue a PC certificate, the certificate is valid for 1 year

The second process: Shipment CoC certificate, also known as SC certificate (certificate of inspection)
Every regulated product sent to Saudi Arabia will be evaluated to ensure that there is a real and valid PCoC, and SCoC will be issued.
1. The institution submits the Shipment CoC application to the Saber system;
2. Confirm the validity of the PC certificate;
3. Pay the Shipment CoC certification fee;
4. Issue the Shipment CoC certificate , the certificate is only for this batch of imported goods
Materials to be prepared before Saudi Arabia SABER certification:
1. Importer business license (accurate CR NO and business license validity period are required)
2. Contact information of importer
3. Product name in English
4. Exporting country
5. Model number
6. Name of manufacturer
7. Product photos (a lot of 2)
8. Trademark Arabic + English + LOGO photo
9. HS code
10. Test report (GSO IEC ISO EN and other standards), products within the control scope of GCC, energy efficiency, water efficiency, IECEE, etc., must provide relevant certificates