Saudi Arabia - Standardisation of Charging Ports for All Electronic Devices to USB-C Connectors

Manufacturers and Exporters of Electronic products to KSA are hereby advised of the latest announcement by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) regarding Standardisation of charging ports for all electronic devices to USB-C connectors

Accordingly, the following enforcement dates have been announced by the Authorities:

Stage 1: 1st January 2025

Products affected: Mobile phones and other electronic devices such as headphones, earphones, keyboards and computer pointer devices (mouse), speakers, routers, tablets, digital cameras, e-readers, portable video game devices, portable navigation systems, portable speakers, etc.

Stage 2: 1st April 2026

Products affected: Laptops and portable computers.

Most of the above products are covered under the SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate (SIRC) Scheme operated by SASO and the rest of the products require the mandatory  Product Certificates of Conformity  (P-CoCs) and Shipment Certificates of Conformity (S-CoCs) issued by SASO approved Conformity Assessment Bodies.

For further information on manufacturing and exporting electrical items to Saudi Arabia, please find below details of the authorised inspection agencies in the UK:

Bureau Veritas, 5th Floor, 66 Prescot Street, London E1 8HG, tel: 020 7661 0700, fax: 020 7661 0741, website: www.bureauveritas.co.uk.

Intertek International Ltd, Academy Place, 1–9 Brook Street, Brentwood CM14 5NQ, tel: 01277 223400, fax: 01277 220127, email: info.brentwood.fts@intertek.com.

SGS UK Ltd, SGS House, 217–221 London Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3EY, tel: 01276 697877, fax: 01276 697833.

TUV Rheinland UK Ltd, Vienna House, International Square, Birmingham International Park, Bickenhill Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B37 7GN, tel: 0121 767 1399, fax: 0121 767 1330, website: www.tuv.com