SASO/SABER CERTIFICATION
What is SASO/SABER?
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organisation (SASO) have made the decision to implement the Saudi Product Safety Programme (SALEEM) by launching the SABER platform for online Certification for Exports to Saudi Arabia.
SASO has published a list of Technical Regulations covering various products such as Lube Oils, Detergents, Building Materials, and Construction Products, Paints, Lifts, Vehicle Spare Parts, Textiles, etc.
The products covered by the Technical Regulations are referred to as Regulated Products.
Benefits of SASO/SABER Certification
Ensure Product Safety
Reputation
Access to new business
Improved efficiency
Customer satisfaction
Helps you stand out from your competitors
Who can be certified SASO/SABERCertification?
Lube Oils
Detergents
Building Materials
Construction Products
Paints
Lifts
Vehicle Spare Parts
Textiles
Document required for SASO/SABERCertification
- Technical File, Product Master File (TCF)
- Product Testing
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Plant Master File
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Product and it's uses
- Testing requirement of products
- Directive in which product classified
- Self Certification or Compliance Certification
- Notify body Certificate
Role of Shamkris and Process of SASO/SABER Certification
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance product certification, A simple & practical method of product certification organization in timely compliance and fulfills the product certification requirement. Shamkris support 100% on documentation required to comply with product certification either by self-certification or notify body certification to depend on directives.
The implementation process is described below:
Time Frame
Task
Process
Day 1
Scope defined
NoBo
Selection
Cost Estimates
- Finding standard applicable to the product
- Selecting the appropriate certification scheme
- Based on the scope of the product and certification scheme
Week 1
Developing Documents
- Technical file, Plant Master file and Test Protocol
- Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
- Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Product Management System
- SASO/SABER Awareness training to QC manager and Production Manager
- Implementing a well-documented manual throughout the life cycle of the product
Week 8
Internal Audit
MRM
CAPA
- Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to SASO/SABER requirements
- Management Review Meetings
- Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
NoBo
Audit
N-C Closing
- Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
- Closing of any nonconformities identified by the NoBo
Week 12
Self Certification/NoBo
- SASO/SABER certificates issued for 2 years
- Surveillance Audits yearly
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
- Support of Yearly documentation for audit
FAQ
Saber is an electronic platform that helps the local supplier and factory to register the required conformity certificates electronically for consumer products, whether imported or locally manufactured, to enter the Saudi market. The platform also aims to raise the level of safe products in the Saudi market.
- Importer adds product information on the SABER platform.
- Importer selects CB for issuance of PCoC and pays related fees.
- The CB accesses the SABER platform to check for importer requests.
SABER is a platform that allows importers and local manufacturers to electronically obtain the required Certificate of Conformity and Certificate of Shipment Conformity for consumer goods, whether they were imported or locally manufactured to enter the Saudi market.