XDS Knowlegde Centre, Your jargon-free guide to export compliance

Use our Knowledge Centre to gain valuable insights into SASO and SONCAP compliance best practice. Stay informed of mandatory regulatory requirements, be aware when regulations change, learn from fellow exporters facing the same challenges as you…and more.

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SASO Certificate process no longer frustrating for Bartec Vordec

Case Study, Middle East, SASO

CASE STUDY: Global supplier of industrial telecommunications systems delighted with XDS Solutions’ SASO service…

SABER All you need to know

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SABER: Exporters, importers and brokers. Understand how the new SABER system could impact you.

SASO update SABER System launch announcement

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SASO Update: Certified Bodies have been authorised to continue to issue SASO Certificates of Conformity for most products outside the SABER system, in order to ensure there are no delays in trade or shipments

SASO postpone stage 2 & 3 of OXO-Biodegradable Mark for Degradable Plastic Products

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SASO have advised that the implementation of Stage 2 and 3 of their Technical Regulation for Degradable Plastic Products has been postponed until September 2019

SASO Certificates delivered without complications for Hoffmann Technics

Case Study, Middle East, SASO

CASE STUDY: Global leader in electric motor manufacture pleased with XDS Solutions’ SASO service…

SONCAP Certificates delivered with accuracy and speed for Polar Paper

Africa, Case Study, SONCAP

CASE STUDY: Global provider of UPS systems and power electronic solutions delighted by elimination of time issues…

SASO and SONCAP Certificates without delay a priority for AEG Power Solutions

Africa, Case Study, Middle East, SASO, SONCAP

CASE STUDY: Global provider of UPS systems and power electronic solutions delighted by elimination of time issues…

Bongard exporting issues eased thanks to simplified SASO Certificate service

Case Study, Middle East, SASO

CASE STUDY: Read how leading French bakery equipment exporter Bongard benefits from XDS Solutions SASO Certiexpertise…

Rapid SASO Certificates essential for Preformed Windings’ customers

Case Study, Middle East, SASO

CASE STUDY: Read why this global coil manufacturer decided to work with XDS Solutions for faster Saudi SASO certification to keep their customers happy…

SONCAP fast and simple – a boom in exporting to Nigeria made easy

Africa, Compliance, SONCAP

With Brexit looming and businesses recognising more positive conditions for exporting to Nigeria, now is a good time to reconsider the African country as a destination for your products.

SASO Energy Efficiency Label – EER Update

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SASO Energy Efficiency Label: The old SASO Energy Efficiency Label registration system is now closed. Understand the requirements of the new registration system and ensure your products remain compliant.

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate – Update

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate: Lighting Luminaires removed, and smart watches and water pumps added. Read more about recent changes and understand what you must do to comply and be granted entry at KSA Ports and Borders.

Saudi Arabia Makes the G-Mark Mandatory for Toys and Low Voltage Electricals

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SASO is now enforcing the requirement of G-Marking for Low Voltage (LV) Electrical Products and Toys. If you export any of the products listed then compliance with the G-Mark Technical Regulation is mandatory.

SONCAP procedures now mandatory for all courier shipments

Africa, Compliance, SONCAP

All courier shipments valid, or not valid for Forex, must now also apply for a Form M and follow SONCAP procedures. Adopt the right approach, avoid costly fines and delays.

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate – Update

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate: Additional electrical products added as of 1 August 2018. Understand what you must do to comply and be granted entry at KSA Ports and Borders.

Iraq ICIGI Certificate and Kurdistan KSQCA Certificate Update

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

Shipping products to Iraq or Kurdistan? Non regulated products now require third-party testing for clearance at Customs Ports and Borders. Find out more…

Saudi Arabia G-Mark Requirements for Low Voltage Electrical Products

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

Low voltage electrical products and toys shipping to Saudi Arabia? SASO is now enforcing the G-Mark Technical Regulation. Compliance will be required for clearance at KSA Customs Ports and Borders alongside the SASO Certificate of Conformity (CoC). Find out more…

SASO Certificate process no longer frustrating for Bartec Vordec

SABER All you need to know

SASO update SABER System launch announcement

SASO postpone stage 2 & 3 of OXO-Biodegradable Mark for Degradable Plastic Products

SASO Certificates delivered without complications for Hoffmann Technics

SONCAP Certificates delivered with accuracy and speed for Polar Paper

SASO and SONCAP Certificates without delay a priority for AEG Power Solutions

Bongard exporting issues eased thanks to simplified SASO Certificate service

Rapid SASO Certificates essential for Preformed Windings’ customers

SONCAP fast and simple – a boom in exporting to Nigeria made easy

SASO Energy Efficiency Label – EER Update

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate – Update

Saudi Arabia Makes the G-Mark Mandatory for Toys and Low Voltage Electricals

SONCAP procedures now mandatory for all courier shipments

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate – Update

Iraq ICIGI Certificate and Kurdistan KSQCA Certificate Update

Saudi Arabia G-Mark Requirements for Low Voltage Electrical Products

Understand SONCAP – Export to Nigeria

Saudi Arabia – Shipment Compliance

SASO Recognition Certificate now required for Shipment of Selected Electricals