The PCoC is a mandatory certificate for all locally manufactured and imported products that fall under Saudi technical regulations. It is issued through the SABER e-platform.
Definition of the PCoC
The PCoC is a mandatory certificate for all locally manufactured and imported products that fall under Saudi technical regulations. It is issued through the SABER e-platform.
Issuing Authority
SASO is the authority responsible for issuing the Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It also oversees the regulatory framework and technical regulations to protect consumers and the Saudi market.
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Confirms the product is safe to use and complies with required safety and quality standards.
Enables products to enter local and international markets without obstacles.
Ensures compliance with national and international laws and regulations.
The certificate boosts consumer confidence that the product is reliable and safe to use.
The product conformity certificate helps facilitate the movement of trade/goods between countries.
Scope of Fahes Services
Fahes covers multiple geographic regions through its international branches to provide conformity assessment services for products exported to the Saudi market, in accordance with the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) regulations.
United Kingdom Branch
Handles conformity assessment for products coming from European countries.
Fahes issues Certificates of Conformity for products subject to more than 40 approved technical regulations. Key regulations include:
Technical Regulation for Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances
Technical Regulation for Toys
Technical Regulation for Medium-Voltage Electrical Equipment
Technical Regulation for Medium-Voltage Electrical Equipment
Technical Regulation for Vehicles and Spare Parts
Technical Regulation for Elevators
Technical Regulation for Textiles and Clothing
Technical Regulation for Chemical Products
Technical Regulation for Solar Equipment
Technical Regulation for Water-Efficiency/Conservation Devices
Technical Regulation for Biodegradable Plastics
Other SASO-approved technical regulations
Through this breadth of regulations and branch coverage, Fahes serves clients across the world and facilitates the entry of their products into the Saudi market in line with the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Steps to obtain the Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC)
Register on the Saudi SABER e-platform.
Submit a request for the product conformity certificate on SABER through a SASO-accredited conformity assessment body (e.g., Fahes).
A team of technical experts assesses the product and the factory to verify compliance with the specified standards and specifications.
Perform the required tests to ensure the product’s quality and safety.
Issue the Product Certificate of Conformity via the SABER platform after completing all the above procedures.
Required Documents to Obtain the Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC)
Product images.
Conformity Declaration.
Product test reports.
Supplier/manufacturer details (address and contact information).
Factory audit report, if required by the relevant technical regulation.