At the Heart of Our Commitment to Product Safety, The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) stands as a steadfast guardian, protecting consumers and preserving the environment. We set the standards for the products that touch your daily life, enhancing trust in everything available in the Saudi market.
Technical Regulations: The Foundation for a Safe and Sustainable Market
Technical regulations are one of the core pillars established by SASO to achieve high levels of safety and quality in products circulating in the Saudi market. These regulations impose specific technical requirements and standards that must be met by goods and products. They also include conformity assessment procedures to ensure that products comply with these requirements. This aims to protect consumers' health and safety, safeguard the environment, and reinforce trust in the products available in the market.
Our Responsibilities:
- Setting Priorities: We study the current situation to issue technical regulations that ensure product safety.
- Risk Analysis: We guarantee a thorough safety assessment for each product classified as high or medium risk to ensure its quality and safety.
- Coordination and Collaboration: We work alongside partners to prepare and update regulations and guidelines.
- Responding to Inquiries: We are here to answer all your questions related to technical regulations.
- Transparency: We inform the World Trade Organization (WTO) and publish our regulations on the "Istiqlaa" platform to receive your valuable feedback and comments.
- Awareness: We share knowledge through workshops, media campaigns, and training courses.
- International Representation: We represent the Kingdom in regional and international technical forums.
- Updating Regulations: We listen to manufacturers and suppliers to keep up with developments and improve regulations.
Our Sectors:
- Mechanics
- Electricity
- Textiles
- Construction and Building
- Chemistry
Request for Preparation/Update/Amendment of a Technical Regulation:
Do you want to contribute your voice to enhancing product safety? SASO invites you to be part of the change. Share your feedback and help shape the future of product safety. Together, we make a difference.
Published Technical Regulations:
Visit the technical regulations page and stay informed about the latest requirements and standards that govern quality and safety. Your precise knowledge is your first step towards compliance and excellence.
Guidance Documents:
We provide you with guidance documents that highlight how to easily apply technical regulations. Let these guides be your roadmap to achieving compliance with safety requirements.
Technical Regulations Forum:
Join the Technical Regulations Forum and be part of a community shaping the future of technical legislation. Exchange experiences, explore best practices, and participate in decision-making processes that drive progress.