Compliance & Certification
SASO Certification for the Saudi Market: A Practical Overview
SASO certification is a common customs clearance bottleneck for first-time Saudi importers — here’s what the process typically involves.
Published 2026-02-21 · Compliance & Certification
What SASO Covers
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) requires conformity certification for most consumer electronics before they can clear Saudi customs, covering safety and, for connected devices, telecom compliance.
Timeline Planning
SASO certification review adds meaningful lead time versus CE/FCC-only markets — importers should confirm SASO status and expected timeline during the quote stage, not after a shipment is already built and ready to ship.
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