SABER announces that the shipment certificate will become a mandatory requirement for imports starting from October 2025.

SABER Shipment Certificate: Mandatory from October 2025 for All Imports

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), in coordination with relevant authorities, has announced that suppliers and importers will be required to issue a shipment certificate as a mandatory condition before submitting any customs declaration for imports, effective October 1, 2025. This decision aims to enhance the reliability of imported products and reduce the re-export of non-compliant goods to the Saudi market.

What is the SABER Shipment Certificate?

The shipment certificate is a mandatory document issued via the SABER platform, confirming that imported products have undergone conformity assessment or self-declaration, depending on their type (subject to technical regulations or not), before being allowed entry into Saudi Arabia.

Importers can issue the certificate directly through the official link:​

👉 Issue Shipment Certificate – SABER Platformإ

Scope of the Decision

The decision applies to all imported products, whether:

• Subject to technical regulations: Products covered by mandatory technical standards approved by SASO.
• Not subject to technical regulations: General products not covered by specific technical regulations but requiring self-declaration by the importer.

Steps to Issue a Shipment Certificate via SABER

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Products Subject to Technical Regulations​

1. Register a Product Conformity Certificate through the "Register Product Conformity Certificate" service.
2. Submit the application to one of the SASO-approved conformity assessment bodies.
3. After review and approval, apply for the "New Shipment Conformity" service.
4. Confirm the declaration and issue the shipment certificate electronically.

2. Products Not Subject to Technical Regulations

1. Access the "Issue Self-Declaration" service on SABER.
2. Select the required products and create the self-declaration electronically.
3. Complete the steps to issue the shipment certificate in the same manner.

Verifying if Products Are Subject to Technical Regulations

The SABER Knowledge Center allows importers to accurately verify the status and classification of products:

• Search by HS Code or keywords.
• The system indicates whether the product is subject to technical regulations or not.

Importance and Benefits of the Decision

Requiring the shipment certificate supports Saudi Arabia’s efforts to enhance market safety and quality, with key benefits including:

• Ensuring products meet Saudi and GCC standards.
• Protecting consumers from non-compliant or low-quality products.
• Facilitating customs procedures through pre-verification of certificates.
• Increasing market transparency and competitiveness.

Early Action for Importers

SASO urges all suppliers, importers, and customs clearance agencies to:

• Verify product status early through the SABER Knowledge Center.
• Coordinate with approved conformity assessment bodies.
• Prepare conformity documents or self-declarations before shipment to avoid customs delays.

Conclusion

Starting October 1, 2025, no shipment will be allowed into the Saudi market without a SABER shipment certificate, whether products are subject to technical regulations or not.

All importers are advised to register promptly via the official link.