SABER certification is an online certification service system launched by the government in order to implement the SALEEM plan in Saudi Arabia. The SALEEM program, the Saudi Product Conformity Assessment Certification Scheme, is part of Saudi Vision 2030 and is an important implementation measure for the two strategic goals of the Saudi Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MoCI): "To build consumer trust in the products sold on the market" and "to ensure fair trade between buyers and sellers".
AENOR China is already accredited by the official Saudi Arabian authority and is qualified for the inspection of the Import Certification Scheme. Through authorized inspection services, certificates of conformity are issued to help exporters and importers from the relevant countries to trade. (NB No.: P-CB 0132)
AENOR Spanish Standards Certification Association, an organization dedicated to the advancement of standardization and certification in all industries and service industries. ANEOR is a Notified Body (EU NB Number 0099) authorized by the National Accreditation Body (ENAC).
Since the development of AENOR, more than 80,000 enterprises and organizations around the world have obtained AENOR certificates, more than 106,000 products and services have passed AENOR certification, and more than 400 environmental verification activities and more than 6,000 inspection activities have been implemented. AENOR services are available to customers worldwide and in a variety of fields. From pharmaceutical to chemical, from electrical to industrial, from consumer goods to manufacturing, from agricultural products to food, from materials to construction, from service standards to service innovation, using a global network to provide multi-dimensional professional quality assurance services such as testing, inspection, certification, audit, compliance assessment, etc., to ensure that the ability and competitiveness of customers around the world are improved, and to ensure that products meet the needs of the local public.
Aenor Certification Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (AENOR China) is the only body established by AENOR in China for inspection, assessment, testing and certification. AENOR China adheres to the principles and persistence of AENOR's rigor and independence, and runs this valuable throughout each piece work of AENOR.
SABER certification is mandatory certification, which gradually replaces the original SASO certification (CoC certification) from April 1, 2018. So far, almost all goods exported to Saudi Arabia should be certified by the SABER system.
Authentication mode
SABER certification can be divided into:
For products that are not regulated by technical regulations, the importer can submit a product self-declaration on the SABER system by himself, without the intervention of the CB agency, and the SABER system will automatically issue a certificate.
The risk is low, and only the test report and relevant technical documents need to be provided to issue the certificate.
Such as: low-voltage electrical appliances, toys, safety machinery, OEM auto parts, etc.
The risk is medium, and not only test reports and technical documentation need to be provided, but also factory audits are required, and annual inspections are also required.
Such as: building materials, bathroom products, non-OEM auto parts, etc.
High-risk products, in addition to test reports, technical documents, factory inspections, annual inspections, also need to carry out large-scale sampling and quality management system review.
Such as: household gas appliances, cement products, etc.
certification process
The first stage: the product certification certificate is the Product COC certificate, also known as the PC certificate.
1. Importer registration
2. The manufacturer submits the certification documents
3. Conduct technical audits in accordance with regulations
4. Issue a PC certificate
The second stage: the batch certificate is the Shipment COC certificate, also known as the SC certificate.
The types of products that can issue SABER certificates
Textiles • Auto Parts • Tiles, Sanitary, Ceramic and Natural Stone Products • Footwear and Leather Products • Machinery Safety Products • Pressure Equipment • Toys • Low Voltage Electrical Appliances • Personal Labor Protection Products • Food Contact Containers • Doors and Windows • Building Metal Products • Construction Fittings and Accessories
○ Confirm that the product complies with Saudi standards and specifications;
○ Protect investors from fraud when importing any high-risk or medium-risk products;
○ Prevent false and non-conforming products and ensure that products do not affect the health and safety of consumers.
Do SABER certified sanitary ware products need to be inspected?
SABER certified bathroom products belong to the medium risk product type 3, certification mode type 3 is required to audit the factory.
Do ceramic tile products only need SABER certification for exported to Saudi Arabia?
Ceramic tile products exported to Saudi Arabia must have q MARK certification certificate in order to apply for SABER certification on the SASO platform
Do faucets, showers and other products need a water efficiency certificate for exported to Saudi Arabia?
Do SABER certified textile products require a factory audits?
Underwear and infant products in textiles are medium-risk products, and the certification mode is TYPE 3, which requia a factory audit; The rest of the textiles such as clothes, fabrics, hats, shoes, etc. are low-risk products, and the certification mode is TYPE 1a, which does not require factory audits.
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