A, what is the SABER certification?
1. The SABER certification, is a pointer to a Saudi domestic enterprises (that is, the export to Saudi companies) conformity certification assessment plan. So for Chinese export enterprises, the need to be sure to focus on is the SABER certification program.
2. The SABER is the new updated version based on the original SASO certification, also will soon replace the SASO certification new certification and accreditation of the plan.
Second, the key points of a major change in the SABER certification
1. The SABER is a product about in Saudi Arabia and batch goods conformity certification of new assessment program. Saber certificate is to confirm the importance of the product is in line with the Saudi standards and specifications, and any high risk or moderate risk products to be imported to protect investors against fraud, and prevent false and unqualified products, ensure that the product will not affect the health and safety of consumers.
2. The SABER certification is SASO launched a new online application system, the SABER is actually a network tool, used for product registration, distribution and access to CoC certificate of conformity.
3. According to the SABER, the products according to the risk types can be divided into: high - middle - low; According to the risk category, will use different conformance testing procedures, will be carried out by different authorised institutions.
Three, the SABER certification process
First stage: the PC certificate (product certification)
* importers account registered SABER system;
* importers to apply to the SABER system input information;
* importers in SABER system of choosing a license issuing agency;
* PC certificate fee;
* applications received by the licensing agency, contact exporters provide certification documents;
* a releasing authority shall submit the approval document to the SABER system;
* PC certificate, certificate valid for 1 year.
The second stage: SCOC certificates (inspection certificate)
* the importer shall submit to the SABER system SCOC application;
* a releasing authority shall confirm the validity of the certificate of PC;
* pay SCOC certification fee;
* SCOC certificate issued, the certificate is only for this batch of goods imported.