As Saudi Arabia continues to enhance its consumer protection and regulatory framework, SABER Certification has become a mandatory requirement for manufacturers, importers, and exporters looking to access the Kingdom’s market. Whether you’re trading electronics, textiles, toys, cosmetics, or building materials, understanding the SABER platform and certification process is essential for smooth customs clearance and compliance.
What is SABER?
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) created an online platform called SABER. It is intended to ease the registration, approval, and tracking of any product that is brought into Saudi Arabia to ensure that such products comply with the national requirements in terms of safety and quality.
Through SABER, businesses must obtain two types of certifications:
Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) – Issued for each regulated product, valid for one year.
Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) – Required for every shipment entering Saudi Arabia, even for already certified products.
Who Needs SABER Certification?
SABER certification is mandatory for:
Importers bringing products into Saudi Arabia
Manufacturers exporting goods to KSA
Local distributors and retailers sourcing regulated items
It applies to a wide range of product categories, including:
Electrical electronic devices
Construction materials
Cosmetics personal care products
Children’s toys school supplies
Household appliances
Textile and leather goods
Food-contact materials
How the SABER Certification Process Works
SABER Account Registration – The importer must create an account on the SABER platform.
Product Registration – Add regulated and non-regulated products to the system.
Request PCoC – For regulated products, a conformity assessment is required by a SASO-approved Notified Body.
Request SCoC – Submit a request for shipment certification, which is issued after verifying the PCoC and shipment documents.
Approval Clearance – Present the SCoC to Saudi Customs for final clearance.
Navigating the SABER platform and meeting compliance requirements can be time-consuming and complex. At Qdot International, we offer expert SABER certificate consultancy services to support importers, exporters, and manufacturers every step of the way. Our team assists in registering your products on the SABER system, coordinating with SASO-approved Notified Bodies for product assessments, and completing all necessary documentation for both Product Certificates of Conformity (PCoC) and Shipment Certificates of Conformity (SCoC). We focus on delivering fast, accurate certification while helping you avoid costly customs delays. Whether your business is based in the UAE, Pakistan, India, China, or Europe, we ensure you gain smooth, reliable access to the Saudi Arabian market with full SABER compliance.
