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SASO Announces New Product Categories for SABER Rollout

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SASO have announced the latest product categories to become mandatory within the new SABER platform.

SASO SABER: All Your Questions Answered

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

There has been a lot of confusion since SASO began rolling out the new SABER platform in January 2019. We’re here to answer all of your questions.

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate for Lighting (Lamps & Luminaires)

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

The SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate is required in order to clear customs.

SASO G-Mark Regulations for Low-Voltage Electrical Products & Children’s Toys

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SASO is now enforcing the requirement of G-Marking (Gulf Mark/GCTS) for Low Voltage (LV) Electrical Products and Children’s Toys.

SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate – Update

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

The SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate is required in order to obtain any Shipment Certificate of Conformity for the items.

SASO implementation of products into SABER

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SASO have released a list of technical regulations that will be implemented in SABER in the near future.

SABER: All you need to know about SASO’s changes

Compliance, Middle East, SASO

SASO have now launched their new SABER electronic platform to facilitate customs clearance. Learn more about how SABER will affect your business.

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…

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.

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.

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…