April 2021
On March 2, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the NZXT H1 computer box, models CA-H16WR-B1 and CA-H16WR-W1, for a defect in the internal components that may lead to a fire. Consumers are encouraged to immediately stop using the product and to contact the company for a free replacement of the graphics card extension cable.
For more information on these recalls please visit recalls.sa
On March 15, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-H120XA due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.
For more information on these recalls please visit recalls.sa
SASO issued a notification that effective immediately that all shipment certification requests for Non-Medical Face Masks (HS Codes 481890000002, 481890009999, and 630790970002) will require that importers or manufacturers complete an Importer Product Declaration form. Importers or manufacturers must submit the form to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources for approval and then forward the approved form to the Certification Body (CB). Approved CBs are instructed to collect this document and shall not issue the Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SC) for Non-Medical Face Masks until it is received.
Download the Importer Product Declaration form here.
SASO recently announced an expansion of the products that will require the National Recognition Certificate for Electrotechnical Devices and Components (IECEE) as a prerequisite for entry to the Saudi market beginning July 1, 2021.
| Product | Product Category per SABER | HS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Pumps | Submersible pumps2 | 841370000001 |
| Other 2 | 841370009999 | |
| For domestic use 2 | 841381200000 | |
| Liquid elevators 2 | 841382000000 | |
| Heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading 84.15 1 | 841861000000 | |
| Vacuum pumps 1 | 841410000000 | |
| Of pumps 1 | 841391000000 | |
| For agricultural use 1 | 841381100000 | |
| Other 1 | 841381900000 | |
| Electric Cables | Other 1 | 854449290000 |
| Electric Kettles | Boilers 1 | 851660000003 |
| Coffee Making Machines | Coffee or tea makers 1 | 851671000000 |
| Electric Oil Fryers | Potato fries and other pans 1 | 851679900002 |
| Video Games and Accessories | Video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30 1 | 950450000000 |
| Earphones including microphone and speakerphone 1 | 851830900003 | |
| Other 1 | 850440190000 |
1 New products added to scope, IECEE certificate mandatory as of July 1, 2021 2 Existing products already included in scope
On March 26, 2021, SASO published a list of new, adopted and updated standards in the Um El Qura newspaper.
Download the list of updated standards here.
For more information about this update, please contact us at certification@qima.com.
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