SASO will now require an MIM (Ministry of Industrial and Mineral Resources) Approval before SCOC issuance as of 31st July 2022.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) will now require a MIM Industrial Approval for 4 product categories. As of 31st July 2022, suppliers will need to submit an MIM Industrial Approval form in Arabic to obtain the mandatory Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCOC).
The SCOC is mandatory for every shipment of products exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Cotecna is accredited by SASO issue a Product Certificate of Conformity (PCOC) and the SCOC.
The MIM Industrial Approval is an industrial audit tool regulated by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
To apply for the MIM Industrial Approval, please follow these steps:
- Fill out and submit the MIM Industrial Approval form (in Arabic) to the Ministry on their email SFC@mim.gov.sa
- The Ministry will send you the approval through SFC@mim.gov.sa
- Forward the email to Cotecna for verification.
- After verification, Cotecna issues you the SCOC.
The 4 product categories and related products that require an MIM Industrial Approval:
| Product category | Product HS Codes |
|---|---|
| Napkin rolls |
480300100001 480300100003 480300100004 480300100005 480300100006 480300900001 |
| Sewer coverings |
732599109999 732690300001 732690300002 732599100001 732510100001 732510100002 732510109999 732599100001 |
| Polyester fibers |
5509529000 5503200000 |
| Handrails | 730890900002 |
To find out if your product is affected or its applicable standards, or to request for a free certification quote please contact us.