Saudi Arabia: SASO Enforces New Product Labelling Mandate

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has issued an official circular detailing strict new enforcement rules for product labelling and marking requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

To prevent supply chain disruptions, businesses importing or manufacturing regulated goods must ensure absolute alignment with these updates before the rapidly approaching deadline.

The Compliance Deadline: October 1, 2026

Beginning October 1, 2026, SASO will officially mandate that no Certificate of Conformity (CoC) will be issued through the SABER electronic platform for any covered product that does not comply with the new labelling specifications.

Any shipment failing to meet these criteria after this date will face certification rejection and potential legal penalties under the Saudi Product Safety Law.

What Are the New Labelling Requirements?

Under the updated mandate, technical regulations require specific, clear labelling directly on the product itself. Companies must permanently and visibly display:

• The Supplier’s Name: Clearly identifying either the registered Importer or the Local Manufacturer.

• The Commercial Registration (CR) Number: The official CR number corresponding to the local Saudi entity.

Which Products Are Affected?

This enforcement phase targets products governed by the following 10 specific Technical Regulations (TRs):

1. Technical Regulation for Tanks - Part 2: LPG Tankers

2. Technical Regulation for Watercrafts

3. Technical Regulation for Tanks

4. Technical Regulation for Trailers and Semi-Trailers

5. Technical Regulation for Electrical Self-Balancing Boards (Scooters)

6. Technical Regulation for Simple Pressure Vessels

7. Technical Regulation for Child Restraint Systems and Strollers

8. Technical Regulation for Building Materials - Part 3: Hydraulic Links and Related Products

9. Technical Regulation for Solar Photovoltaic Systems

10. Technical Regulation for Electrical Lifts used in Buildings and Facilities

Action Plan for SANTIQ Clients

If your portfolio includes products under these categories, we highly recommend taking immediate corrective action by coordinating with your manufacturing facilities to update the physical marking moulds, stamps, or labels to include the correct Importer/Manufacturer name and Saudi CR number.