The Saudi Arabian Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) notified about changes in SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate (SIRC) program with regard to the list of products that require SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate to get access to the KSA market. The SIRC shows that the product meets safety requirements based on international standards including the national differences. To receive the SIRC, the following documents are required:
Full IECEE CB Test Report and CB certificate dated within 3 years
Manufacturer and Importer Declarations of Conformity
Full Product Image and photo of the marking label
User Manual in Arabic
Copies of Importer Commercial Registration Certificate and Manufacturer Commercial Registration Certificate.
Up to November 1, 2021, the list of products subject to SIRC includes the following categories of devices:
Electric water pumps (from 0 to 3.5KW)
Electronic pumps with a capacity of 5hp or less
Mobile phones + batteries
Wired mobile device chargers
Wireless mobile device chargers
In-car mobile device chargers
Portable power banks
Laptops and tablets
Power adapters for laptops
Fitbits
Smart watches
Wireless headphones
Bluetooth speakers
Televisions and monitors
Dishwashers
Lighting products
Electronic smoking devices
Coffee makers
Water kettles
Electric oil fryers
Electrical cables
Video game consoles and accessories
After November 1, 2021, the SIRC will also be necessary for:
Circuit breakers
Charger + data transfer cables for mobile phones
Electric shavers for humans and animals
Desktop computers
Please, note that some of these products also require CITC certificates (e.g. mobile phones or devices that have sim-card slots) or the SASO Energy Efficiency certificate (e.g. Lighting Products). If the product isn’t produced in the KSA, it is necessary to apply for SIRC through the online platform to receive the SASO IECEE number that is used in the SABER platform for getting product conformity and product shipment certificates.