Market Approval for Saudi Arabia

Market access in Saudi Arabia - certification by cetecom advanced

The market approval in Saudi Arabia is issued by the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) – formerly Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC). The CST certification is the basis for the market approval of products with radio technologies in Saudi Arabia.

CST certification

A separate national certification regime with its own specifications on the scope of testing does not exist. The scope of testing for CST certification is based on the requirements defined by the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). Accordingly, the tests do not have to be carried out in local laboratories in Saudi Arabia. The relevant tests can be carried out in test laboratories such as cetecom advanced, which are also accredited for regulatory testing required by the Radio Equipment Directive.

A CST certification is valid for two years in total. After expiry of the accreditation, a complete recertification is considered necessary.

 

Basic information on the
market approval for
Saudi Arabia

Country Saudi Arabia
Continent Asia
Approval Scheme CST
Based on RED
Duration of approval 2 years
Approval label required? No, but CE mark possible
Local representative required? No
Local testing required? No
ISO2 Code SA
Time zone GMT +3
Official language Arabic
Area code +966
Currency Saudi Riyal

Responsible authorities in Saudi Arabia

Responsible for the market approval of devices with radio technologies in Saudi Arabia:

Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST)

Alnakheel Quarter – At the corner of Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Road
and Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Road​.

Riyadh 11588

SASO updates requirements
for smartphone chargers and electronic devices

Certificate compliance must be updated by October 1, 2024.

06/05/2024

Map of Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has updated requirements for the below mentioned HS Codes. Valid SABER certificates with the HS Codes below will need to consider standards unifying port types for electronic devices and chargers for smartphones (SASO IEC 62680-1-2:2017; SASO-IEC 62680-1-3:2017) prior to August 1, 2024.

  • 847160000001 (Mouse)
  • 847160000002 (Keyboard)
  • 851821000000 (Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures)
  • 851822000000 (Multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosure)
  • 852581100000 (High speed video camera)
  • 852581200000 (High speed digital cameras for still images)
  • 852581900000 (Other high speed cameras)
  • 852582100000 (Video camera that are resistant or tolerant to radiation)
  • 852582200000 (Digital camera for still images that are resistant or tolerant to radiation)
  • 852582900000 (Other camera for still images that are resistant or tolerant to radiation)
  • 852583100000 (Video camera for night vision)
  • 852583200000 (Digital camera for still images and night vision)
  • 852583900000 (Other type of camera for still images and night vision)
  • 852589100000 (From video camera)
  • 852589200000 (From digital camera to still images)
  • 852589900000 (Other type of camera)
  • 852691100000 (Global Positioning Systems (GPS))
  • 851762200004 (Routers and Hobbs (distributor))

SASO will begin reviewing applications on August 1, 2024, and certificate compliance must be updated by October 1, 2024.

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