November 2022

On October 28, 2022, SASO published a list of new, adopted, updated, and withdrawn international standards in the official gazette.

See pdf attachment November 2022 Newsletter - SASO Standards Update 20221028 EN.pdf

On November 4, 2022, SASO published a list of new, adopted, updated, and withdrawn international standards in the official gazette for Paints (Dyes) and Varnishes.

See pdf attachment November 2022 Newsletter - SASO Standards Update 20221104 EN.pdf

On November 9, 2022, SASO provided additional guidance for Non-Regulated Products. Starting December 15, 2022 importers of Non-Regulated Products will be required to upload a minimum of one (1) photo of the product into the SABER system.

On November 11, 2022, SASO published a list of new, adopted, updated, and withdrawn international standards in the official gazette for Electric Batteries.

See pdf attachment November 2022 Newsletter - SASO Standards Update 20221111 EN.pdf

On November 13, 2022, SASO's IEC Certification Department updated the validity period of the IECEE Recognition Certificate to three (3) years and provided an updated Declaration of Conformity form. Please contact your QIMA rep for more details on this service.

On November 2, 2022, SASO held a workshop to present two (2) draft Technical Regulations:

• Technical Regulation for Packaging

• Technical Regulation of Machinery Safety Part 4 - Sawing and Cutting Machines

On November 3, 2022, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for certain models of Amazon Basic Executive Chair due to the possibility of the legs breaking and causing serious injury to user. Consumers are encouraged to stop using the product and contact Amazon Saudi Arabia for a full refund.