Attention! From August 1, 2024, Saudi Arabia's requirements for electronic equipment interfaces and smart phone chargers will be implemented according to the new standard!

According to the latest notice of SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization), from August 1st, 2024, USB Type-C interface will be adopted for electronic device interfaces and smart phone chargers that are required to enter the Saudi market. Related products must meet the requirements of updated standards Saso IEC 62680-1-2: 2017 and Saso IEC 62680-1-3: 2017 in order to obtain conformity certificates.

From October 1st, 2024, the previously issued PCOC certificate that failed to meet the new requirements will not be used to apply for SCOC, and the original certificate will be cancelled by SASO.

Electronic equipment and customs codes, refer to the following:

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The implementation of the new standard will have an impact on all related products sold in the Saudi market. After August 1, 2024, SABER will conduct spot checks on the qualification certificates and technical reports of the listed products to verify whether the relevant products meet the latest standards. ZRLK suggested that enterprises manufacturing and trading related products should pay attention to the update of laws and regulations to ensure that the above products meet the latest requirements of corresponding standards, so as to successfully obtain product conformity certificate PCOC (Product Conformity Certificate) and batch certificate SC (Shipment Certificate) and ensure market access compliance. Our company has rich experience in product testing and certification, which can help you easily understand whether the products are safe and compliant. If you have products that need to be certified for export to Saudi Arabia, please feel free to contact us, and our engineers will serve you as soon as possible!