SASO has recently approved a technical regulation regarding the energy efficiency requirements for imported and locally manufactured lighting products in Saudi. Compliance with the technical regulation will start in the second quarter of 2016. The scope covers lamps working with flashing lighting and halogen techniques, Compact Fluorescent lamps (CFLi), and light-emitting diode (LED) lamps
To clear through Saudi Customs, your shipment of lighting products must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformity, also known as a SASO CoC. This CoC must have been issued by an authorized inspection agency. As part of the SASO CoC application process, your product will be required to pass lighting product testing, ideally via a 3rd party testing lab. Resulting in International Standard IEC 60598 Part 1 & Part 2 test reports and certificates dealing with the safety, performance, and energy efficiency of luminaires, lighting products, and lighting components.
Lighting products are categorized as either high or low risk. It’s prudent to understand your risk level early, as this categorization will determine the CoC and shipment inspection requirement. Failure to obtain a SASO CoC, to affix a non-removable label of origin, or affix a compliant Energy Efficient Label before shipment of your lighting products could result in goods being returned to their country of export, financial penalty, or customs blacklisting.
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SASO EECL (Energy Efficiency Certificate for Light Products) ensures that light products, such as lighting devices and electrical equipment, meet Saudi Arabia’s energy efficiency standards.
This certification is required to ensure that energy-efficient products are used in Saudi Arabia, helping reduce energy consumption and promoting sustainability.
Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of light products like LED lights, lamps, and other energy-consuming electrical devices need SASO EECL certification to sell these products in Saudi Arabia.
Products that typically require SASO EECL certification include:
- LED lighting
- Energy-efficient lamps
- Electrical appliances such as fans, air conditioners, and other lighting products.
To apply, submit your product details and test reports to the SABER platform. After your product is evaluated for compliance with energy efficiency standards, you will receive the certification.
You will need to provide:
- Product test reports showing compliance with energy efficiency standards.
- Product specifications and detailed information.
- Manufacturer’s declaration of conformity.
- Commercial invoices and other necessary documents.
The certification process usually takes a few weeks, depending on the product and the completeness of the documentation.