With exporters facing increasing regulatory hurdles for trading in Saudi Arabia, it is more important than ever to ensure a good understanding of current certification processes and platforms in order to ensure success in Saudi markets.
According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) annual Global Economic Prospects for the Year 2022 report, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will achieve economic growth of up to 7.6% during the current year of 2022 – the highest growth rate among all economies of the world.
For more than 15 years, SGS has bridged trade facilitation gaps for the widest geographic scope globally, for certification of cargo destined for Saudi Arabia. We help trade navigate through the complex world of regulatory and safety requirements, covering global marketplaces including e-commerce and conventional businesses.
Have you heard of the SABER certificate? If you have, you are on the right path to export your goods to KSA.
The SABER product and shipment certificates are mandatory for clearance at all Saudi ports, airports, and borders. SABER is an online platform launched by the Saudi Standards, Quality and Metrology Organization (SASO) and is fully integrated with the Saudi customs clearance system (FASAH).
The process begins with importers. Only importers with a valid company commercial registration in Saudi Arabia can become registered users on SABER. Once importers are registered on SABER, the platform will allow them to easily send a request to electronically obtain:
Here is a brief look at the process:
SGS in KSA has unique and significant relations with the official principals in the country, as well as an extensive history of cooperation in developments and services implemented in the kingdom. SGS was accredited on June 6, 2022 by his excellency the Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majed bin Abdullah Al-Qassabi, and the Governor of SASO, as a symbol of the great strategic partnership at the eighth National Quality Conference.
Learn more about Saudi Arabia – SASO Certificate of Conformity.
This article can also be found in our PCA Newsletter (Q3/2022) – which keeps you up to date with developments in technical barriers to trade and product conformity assessment.
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For more information, please contact:
Eihab Dowidar
GCC Sales and Operations Director
Trade Facilitation Services, SGS
t: +966 50 686 7735
