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Gulf Cooperation Council - Regulatory Updates

March 12, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SASO Deadline Extension: Mandatory Unified Charging Ports for Electronics

SASO extended the grace period for standardizing charging ports until May 1, 2026. After this, non-compliant devices will be rejected on SABER.

February 2, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia SABER Regulated HS Codes Update – February 2026

Saudi SABER: HS 732620300000 & 390730000000 will be subject to building materials technical regulations within 30 days of 1 Feb 2026.

January 30, 2026 Regulatory Update Qatar

Qatar

Qatar: Mandatory GCC Green Label (GCTS Water Label) from 24 February 2026

From 24 Feb 2026, water-consumption products placed on the Qatar market must comply with GCC rules and carry the GCC Green Label with GCTS registration.

January 20, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Laptop USB Type-C Charging Ports Mandatory from 1 April 2026

Saudi Arabia mandates USB Type-C ports on laptop computers from April 1, 2026, compliance via SASO/SABER.

January 4, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SASO Replaces the JEEM1 System with Certification Applications via the Saudi Business Center

SASO has discontinued JEEM1. All certification applications must now be submitted via the Saudi Business Center, with MANEH supporting compliance assessments.

December 15, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia