SQM in Saudi Arabia
From February 2021, Stand-alone Plugs and Socket Outlets including Switches will also be required to have the Saudi Quality Mark.
Manufacturers who wish to export their products to KSA that require the mandatory SQM are obligated to register their Establishment and apply for the SQM through SASO’s JEEM portal. SASO then transfers the request to one of their authorised bodies for carrying out the evaluation process and provide their recommendations for granting the SQM Licence.
The process to obtain and maintain the SQM Licence involves evaluation of the product’s compliance to the Saudi Technical Regulations, SASO Standards requirements and initial and periodic audits of the production facility to evaluate the Manufacturer’s production process and quality system. The validity of the SQM Licence is 3 years.
SASO has made it mandatory for the following products to have the SQM prior to their export to the KSA market:
Power Extension Cord Sets
Gas Appliances and accessories
Cement
Ceramic/Porcelain Tiles
Reinforcement Iron & Steel Rods
Iron and Steel Plates
Aluminum Composite Panels