Saudi Arabia RoHS (SASO)

Saudi Arabia’s RoHS-equivalent regulation is managed by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). Products placed on the Saudi market may be subject to SASO’s technical regulations restricting hazardous substances in EEE, broadly aligned with EU RoHS. Products covered by SASO’s mandatory product conformity programme (SALEEM programme) — which includes many EEE categories — must obtain SASO conformity certificates. SASO’s technical regulations for EEE substance restrictions align with the six original RoHS substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr⁶⁺, PBBs, PBDEs) and applicable EU/IEC standards.

SASO Technical Regulations for EEE; SASO SALEEM Programme; Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization.

Manufacturers exporting EEE to Saudi Arabia must obtain SASO conformity certificates through the SALEEM product conformity scheme. This typically requires: an approved third-party conformity assessment body (CAB) to conduct testing; submission of test reports to SASO; and certificate issuance before shipment. RoHS compliance documentation (test reports per IEC 62321) can support SASO certification. The SASO programme covers a wide range of EEE and compliance requirements can change; manufacturers should verify current SASO requirements for their specific product categories.