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According to the latest notice from the Saudi Standards Bureau SASO, from January 1, 2025, all goods exported to Saudi Arabia must apply through the SABER system and obtain PCoC (Product Certificate of Conformity) and SCoC (Shipment Certificate Batch Certificate).
Detailed explanation of the rules
SABER certification is Saudi Arabia's mandatory product certification system, which aims to ensure that imported products comply with Saudi standards and regulations regarding quality, safety, and environmental protection. All products sold in Saudi Arabia, including machinery and equipment, must be SABER certified.
Major changes
This update stipulates that all goods imported into Saudi Arabia must complete the following operations through the SABER platform:
PCOC (Product Certificate of Conformity)
Product Certificate of Conformity, applicable to a single model product certification. This is usually completed in the exporting country.
SCOC (Shipment Certificate of Conformity)
A shipment Certificate of Conformity, issued for a specific freight batch, is used to prove that the goods meet Saudi standards when clearing customs in Saudi Arabia.
This means that PCOC and SCOC become mandatory documents.
Cancellation of Undertaking Letter
Previously, some low-risk products were allowed to be replaced by a letter of commitment, but the new regulations clearly cancel this practice, and all goods must obtain SABER certification.
All certifications must be completed through the SABER platform
Saudi Arabia no longer accepts certification documents from other countries unless issued by SASO-authorized agencies.
Application before arrival
All products exported to Saudi Arabia must apply for SC certificates through the SABER system before the goods arrive at the port. SC certificates applied for after arrival will be regarded as invalid violations, resulting in the inability of goods to clear customs.
Provide a bill of lading to confirm the situation in transit
When applying for SC certificates in the future, documents such as bills of lading are required to confirm the situation in transit of the goods. This is to ensure that the application for SC certificates is consistent with the actual transportation of the goods.
Consequences of non-compliance
Goods that do not obtain the required certificates through the SABER system will not be able to clear customs in Saudi Arabia. Delays in customs clearance or refusal of entry of goods may result in additional detention fees and business losses. The resulting fines and detention fees or demurrage fees may be borne entirely by the importer.
