Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) notifies that new technical regulation requirements on Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) are coming into force from July 2022.

These requirements will be mandatory not only for electrical and electronic products but for their spare parts as well and should be mandatory as outlined below:

1) Small household appliances from July 4, 2022;

2) Large household appliances from October 2, 2022;

3) Information and communication technology equipment from December 31, 2022;

4) Lighting equipment from March 31, 2023;

5) Electrical and electronic tools and equipment from June 29, 2023;

6) Games, entertainment devices, and sports equipment from September 27, 2023;

7) Monitoring and control tools from December 26, 2023.
‍

Please, note that the conformity assessment against RoHS requirements will be based on the existing KSA or GULF standards. If there are no national standards, it will be possible to implement specific international standards.
‍

‍

The information has been prepared by the GMA Consult Group team.‍

GMA Consult Group provides a full cycle of international type approval and global market access services for IT, Telecom, and industrial electrical products in all countries throughout the world. With proven expertise in worldwide regulations, compliance, certification, and conformity assessment, GMA Consult Group can help your company speed up access to any market with almost zero efforts from your side.

Need your own guide to the world of certification and approvals? Don't hesitate to contact us via info@gma.trade.

‍

‍