SASO Update for IECEE Recognition Certificate

  • 7/14/2021

Starting from July 1st 2021, SASO has announced an update to the list of products covered by the SASO IECEE recognition certificate. Discover the full list of regulated products.

The SASO IECEE Recognition programme is a product certification scheme and Saudi Arabia conformity intiative mandated by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). It aims to ensure that specific product types are correctly tested and certified to the required IEC standards by an IECEE Certified Body before being cleared for import.

In a recent announcement, SASO has made an update to the list of products that require an IECEE certificate. The products regulated under this scheme, along with the date that they come into effect, are listed below:

STAGE 1 Implementation – July 1st 2021

Product Applicable Standard 
Electrical pumps (5HP and below) SASO IEC 60335-2-41
SASO IEC 60335-2-51 
Coffee makers and Coffee making machines  SASO IEC 60335-2-15 
Electric Fryers  SASO IEC 60335-2-13 
Electrical Cables  SASO IEC 60227 & Parts
SASO IEC 60245 & Parts 
SASO IEC 60502 & Parts 
SASO IEC 60702-1 
SASO IEC 60800
SASO IEC 62821 & Parts 
SASO IEC 60930 
Video Games and Accessories  SASO IEC 62368-1:2018 
Electric water kettles  SASO IEC 60335-2-15 

Stage 2 Implementation – 1st September 2021

Product  Applicable Standard 
Shaver SASO IEC 60335-2-8
Desktop Computers SASO IEC 62368-1:2018
Circuit Breakers SASO IEC 60335-2-13
Main Current Breakers SASO IEC 60947-2
Mobile Charging Cables SASO IEC 62368-1:2018

Cotecna provides assistance to clients who need to apply for the IECEE process and achieve certification and the regulated products. If you would like to learn more or request a certification, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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