Saudi Arabia - SALEEM Program

To build consumer confidence in products sold in the market and to guarantee the fair trade between the buyer and the seller, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization SASO has implemented the Saudi Product Safety Program "SALEEM". A web-based application “SABER” is employed for the application and certification process. Suppliers should apply for conformity certification through the SABER system for both products and shipments.

Under this program, SASO has issued Technical Regulations (TRs) for Regulated Products based on their nature, application, safety and performance aspects, which include risks to consumers and the environment.

Accordingly, products are classified as Low, Medium or High Risk Products. Besides technical requirements and applicable standards, the TRs stipulate Conformity Assessment Procedures per risk classification.

TÜV Rheinland is a certification body accredited for the Saudi SALEEM Scheme and authorized to issue the required Product and Shipment ‘Certificates of Conformity’ (CoC) or ‘Saudi Quality Mark’ (SQM). With our support, you can ensure your products conform to the SASO regulations and be assured of a smooth customs clearance process.

Under the Saudi Saleem Scheme, products to be imported shall undergo conformity assessment in the country of Export and Product and Shipment ‘Certificates of Conformity’ (PCoC and SCoC) or ‘Saudi Quality Mark’ (SQM) are issued demonstrating that the products meet the applicable standards and regulations.

The three CAPs (Conformity Assessment Procedures) under SALEEM Scheme, one of which is defined in the applicable Technical Regulation:

• Type 1a (Type test / ‘Attestation of Conformity’ applies only to tested samples)

• Type 3 (Type test / Periodic testing of products from the point of production / Periodic assessment of the production process)

• Type 5 – refer to the "Saudi Quality Mark" (SQM) scheme​