Ensuring SASO compliance when exporting to Saudi Arabia market

Seamless market access for textiles products

Background of the SALEEM programme

Implemented by SASO in 2019, the Saudi Product Safety Programme (SALEEM), replacing the former KSA Conformity Assessment Programme, aims to ensure the highest levels of product safety and quality for consumers. The programme also has a keen focus on environmental protection and energy conservation.

Under the SALEEM programme, SASO has set up the SABER IT platform to manage online certification and non-conformity rapid alerts.

In order to import products to Saudi Arabia, each shipment must carry a Product Certificate of Conformity (PCOC) and a Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCOC). Both must be issued by a conformity services provider accredited by SASO.

Textile product regulation

In terms of product safety regulation, 38 Technical Regulations have been released so far by SASO on a wide variety of products, including detergents, paints, low-voltage electrical products and textiles products.

Test reports on textiles products by ISO 17025-accredited laboratories are a mandatory component of the Product Certificate of Conformity. According to the Technical Regulations for textiles products, tests must be completed for pH value, colourfastness, and hazardous chemicals such as formaldehyde, PCP, azo dyes, flame retardants and phthalates.

There are also special requirements in relation to labelling, including the restriction of use of certain words.

Our solutions

At Eurofins Softlines & Leather, our network of laboratories can perform all textiles tests required by the SALEEM programme.

Working with our reliable and trusted partners, Eurofins facilitates seamless access to the Saudi Arabian market, providing customers with the peace of mind that they are meeting and completing all required conformity requirements and processes.

We possess in-depth knowledge of product and testing compliance and are well-positioned to offer support should you have queries on the safety or quality performance of your textiles products. Furthermore, our partner has robust experience in the execution of the SALEEM programme, as well as well-established working relationships with the Saudi Arabian government and a wealth of knowledge on relevant market certification requirements.

Contact us for further information and to discuss your testing needs.