SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate
The SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate is an official document issued by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) under the framework of the IECEE CB Scheme (International Electrotechnical Commission System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components).
- Purpose: It certifies that a product, tested and certified by an IECEE-approved Certification Body (CB), is recognized in Saudi Arabia without the need for repetitive local testing.
- Scope: Applies mainly to electrical and electronic products regulated by SASO (e.g., household appliances, IT equipment, lighting, etc.).
- Basis: Recognition is granted based on valid CB Test Certificates and Test Reports issued by IECEE-approved laboratories.
Benefits:
- Reduces duplication of testing and certification.
- Speeds up market access for manufacturers and importers
- Ensures compliance with Saudi technical regulations and safety standards.
- Validity: valid for a specific period (one year or three years) and renewable, subject to maintaining compliance with applicable standards.
- Usage: The certificate is required during the importation process into Saudi Arabia and is a prerequisite for obtaining the SASO Certificate of Conformity (CoC) in certain product categories.
Products with Mandatory SASO IECEE Requirement:
- Dishwashers
- Wireless headphones / earphones / Bluetooth speakers
- Circuit breakers
- Coffee makers and coffee machines
- Mobile phone charging cables
- Electrical cables
- Electric pumps (≤ 5 hp)
- Laptops and tablets
- Smartwatches and smart bands
- Electric shavers
- Electric fryers (including oil fryers)
- Power banks
- Wireless chargers
- Electric water boilers and kettles
- Mobile phone batteries
- Lighting products and control gears
- Desktop computers
- Mobile phones and accessories
- Video game consoles and accessories (controllers, devices)
- Chargers (for mobiles, laptops, etc.)
- Display screens and TVs
In short, the SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate acts as a bridge between international testing results and Saudi regulatory requirements, streamlining approval for electrical/electronic products in the Kingdom.