Various updates were implemented in the Saudi Product Safety Program (SALEEM) and SABER platform:
- Implementation dates of revised standards for space heaters, storage water heaters, and extension cords:
As per the latest update from the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO), the implementation dates for the standards for storage-type electric heaters (SASO IEC 60335-2-21:2021), electric room heaters (SASO IEC 60335-2-30:2021), and electrical extension cords (SASO 2815:2021) have been updated according to the following timelines:
22nd August 2021: Date of standards publication
1st March 2023: Final date to approve PCOC according to old standards version
1st June 2023: Date of implementation at custom ports and local factories
1st August 2024: Date of market surveillance
- Two new technical regulations were implemented as of 23rd of March 2023:
SASO has published two new technical regulations to be implemented as of 23rd of March 2023 under the Saudi Product Safety Scheme (SALEEM):
- Jewelry and ornamental accessories made of metal, plastic, glass, or textile
- Pressure vessels and their accessories.