Saudi Arabia: SASO Update Energy Efficiency Standards for Low Voltage Equipment

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has announced an update regarding the energy efficiency requirements for Air Conditioners. This notification serves as a directive for all accepted Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to ensure compliance with the newly adopted standards.

Updated Standards

SASO has officially adopted the 2025 versions of the following energy efficiency standards:

• SASO-2663:2025 - Air Conditioners Minimum Energy Performance, Labelling and Testing Requirements for Low-Capacity Window and Single-Split Types

• SASO-2874:2025 - Large Capacity Air Conditioners – Performance Requirements and Methods of Testing

Deadlines and Enforcement

To maintain market access, stakeholders must adhere to the following timeline:

• Mandatory Enforcement Date: Starting December 1, 2026, these updated standards will become mandatory.

• Certification Restrictions: As of the enforcement date, CABs are strictly prohibited from issuing any SABER Product Certificates of Conformity or Shipment Certificates of Conformity for products that do not meet the 2025 standard requirements.

How SANTIQ Can Assist

Leveraging our extensive network of accredited testing partners, SANTIQ ensures your products meet the rigorous technical requirements of SASO-2663:2025 and SASO-2874:2025. Our team provides expert document review to validate test reports and technical files, ensuring a seamless certification process before the December 1, 2026 enforcement deadline.