The responsibilities of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization are determined according to the statute of SASO, which was issued by the Royal Decree No. M / 10 dated 3/3/1392 H, and according to the resolutions, issued by WTO which assigned some tasks to SASO.
- Publish approved standards in the manner it deems appropriate. Said standards shall be valid upon ;publication in the Official Gazet
- Issue regulations for conformity assessment procedures of commodities, products and services ;pursuant to approved standards.
- Issue and implement regulations of licensing procedures of local and imported products that conform ;to adopted national standards and grant rights of use thereof.
- Issue and implement regulations for procedures of granting registration certificates to QMSs ;environment and safety systems and other systems adopted by the Board.
- Grant quality marks for products. However, quality marks for products under the jurisdiction of the ;Food and Drug General Authority shall be granted upon the Authority’s approval.
- Promote awareness with regard to standards, quality, conformity assessment procedures, metrology ;and calibration.
- Coordinate efforts pertaining to standards, quality, conformity assessment procedures, metrology and calibration in the Kingdom, as well as efforts relating to mutual recognition with counterparts in other countries.
- Implement the National System of Metrology and Calibration in the Kingdom.
- Ensure implementation of adopted Saudi standards and conformity assessment procedures, in ;coordination with relevant agencies.
- Grant conformity certificates to local and export-oriented products.
- Carry out accreditation works, including accreditation of laboratories and entities granting QMS certificates.
- Establish a database for the Organization and exchange information with local, regional and ;international agencies .
- Conduct research and studies, provide consulting services, and cooperate with companies ;organizations, universities, research centers and other similar entities.
- Review laws and control regulations related to the Organization and propose amendments thereto in line with quality and safety requirements, and refer the same to competent authorities for review and ;issuance, in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Act as an inquiry point with regard to WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.
- Join regional and international organizations concerned with standards, metrology, calibration and .quality, and represent the Kingdom therein.