The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organisation (SASO) is the authority behind smoothly facilitating trade and commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. SASO initiated the Saudi Product Safety Program by the name “SALEEM.” As the name suggests – the program is meant to facilitate safe, secure, smooth, and quality import/export within Saudi Arabia. This
Factory Audit is one quality control mechanism that gives the importer a sense of trust for the vendor or supplier he is working with. The core reason behind conducting a factory audit is to ensure that the manufacturing unit and the manufacturer can be trusted with the extensive supplies and the products’ quality and safety.
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Energy efficiency or energy rationalization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a major talk on the table. The Saudi Energy Efficiency Centre was established in 2010 to rationalize and increase energy efficiency in production and consumption to enhance KSA’s economic and social structure and preserve its natural resources. Diversification of energy resources and their
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As a business owner running a business in the import/export industry, one must be aware of the SASO Certificate of Conformity- which includes two basic Certificate of Conformity- Product Certificate of Conformity and Shipment Certificate of Conformity. These two certificates are mandatory for products imported to Saudi Arabia. A Certificate of Conformity is testimony to
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As an importer/exporter, running business smoothly across cities, states, and country borders without any delivery delays and quality-related hurdles is a dream for many. Pre-Shipment Inspection plays an essential part in the quality control mechanism and helps to keep a strict check on the quality and safety standards of the shipment. One can only sometimes
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Buying a second-hand car is usually considered light on the pocket, but it is also like buying someone else’s problems. As a buyer, you must be completely aware of the pros and cons of the car you decide to buy second-hand and understand the tips and tricks to grab a good deal. While a used
As an importer in Saudi Arabia, one must keep his eyes and ears open to track all the information on trade and commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To ensure each import arriving in Saudi Arabia clears customs seamlessly, one must be actively involved in understanding the technical regulations set by the Saudi Standards
In this era of globalization, industries and businesses have reached global markets. National boundaries are no more a big concern, and governments are making every effort to facilitate smooth and effective trade across countries. There has never been a better time to increase the vendor base and connect with suppliers from different destinations. Businesses and
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All About Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, also known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country in the Middle East. It covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. It has a land area of about 830,000 sq. mi, making it the largest country in West Asia and the Middle East, the second largest in
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What is a SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate? The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organisation (SASO) started the Saudi Product Safety Program (SALEEM) to monitor the safety and quality of the products imported to Saudi Arabia. SASO released a list of products that need to adhere to the technical regulations and quality standards set by SASO.
