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December 15, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SASO Announces Key HS Code Updates on SABER Platform for Metals and Alloys

SASO updates HS codes for metals, alloys, and shelves on SABER; effective Dec 15, 2025, with compliance required within 30 days.

December 13, 2025 Regulatory Update

European Union

EU Unveils New Toy Safety Regulation: What You Need to Know (2026 Update)

EU Toy Safety Regulation 2025/2509 strengthens chemical, physical, and digital toy safety, adds a Digital Product Passport, effective 2026.

December 1, 2025 Regulatory Update Kuwait

Kuwait

Kuwait Introduces Mandatory Energy Efficiency Regulation for Water Heaters

Kuwait mandates energy efficiency rules for water heaters under KWS 1903:2025, requiring MEPS, EE labels and TABEK registration from 30 Nov 2026.

November 28, 2025 Regulatory Update

European Union

EU Delays Revised CLP Regulation to 1 January 2028

EU delays revised CLP Regulation to 1 Jan 2028, giving businesses extra time to comply with labelling, packaging, and online sales rules.

November 21, 2025 Regulatory Update

European Union

EU RoHS: Updates on Lead Exemptions in Various Applications

EU RoHS 2025, lead exemption, electrical and electronic equipment compliance, Annex III updates, high-melting-point solders, metal alloys, ceramic components, glass components, EU RoHS compliance guide.

November 20, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Updates Refrigerant Regulations: R-22 to Be Fully Banned by 2030

Saudi Arabia confirms R-22 as restricted until 2029 and fully banned from 2030. Compliance enforced by SASO via SABER certification.

November 18, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SABER System Update: Key HS Codes to Change in Saudi Arabia from January 1, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s SABER system updates HS codes on Jan 1, 2026; existing certificates stay valid, and customs will auto-assign new codes at clearance.

November 17, 2025 Regulatory Update Vietnam

Vietnam

Vietnam Updates IT & Telecom Product Safety Rules

Vietnam’s MST Circular 29/2025 updates IT/telecom safety rules, mandating SAR, Wi‑Fi, and SDoC/type approval compliance from 2025–2027.

October 15, 2025 Regulatory Update

Great Britain

UK Medical Device Regulation: What’s Changing & What You Need to Know

UK updates medical device rules: phased rollout, extended CE acceptance, stronger post-market surveillance from June 2025, more safety and innovation.