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Gulf Cooperation Council

April 21, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

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

SASO updates energy efficiency standards SASO-2663:2025 and SASO-2874:2025. Mandatory enforcement for AC products begins December 1, 2026.

April 17, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Regulatory Update: SASO Mandates Ministry Approval for Annexed Products on SABER

Effective May 1, 2026, importers of Annex 1 & 2 products must upload a Ministry-approved declaration to SABER. SASO will audit for compliance.

April 2, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Environmental Performance Efficiency Label for the Technical Regulation of Paints and Varnishes

SASO mandates environmental labels for paints/varnishes (Annex 1). Voluntary from Apr 2026, mandatory Oct 2026, with VOC, metal & substance limits.

April 1, 2026 Compliance Guide

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia CST Certification (Type Approval) – Overview

CST Certification is mandatory for wireless/telecom devices in Saudi Arabia. Safety, EMC, SAR and RF compliance for smooth market entry.

March 16, 2026 Compliance Guide

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia SFDA Registration and Certification – Overview

Saudi SFDA registration and CoC certification ensure food, cosmetics, and regulated products meet safety and quality standards for smooth market access.

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 23, 2026 Compliance Guide

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Emirates Conformity Assessment (ECAS) Program – Overview

UAE ECAS requires a MOIAT-issued Certificate of Conformity to confirm regulated products meet technical regulations before import and customs clearance.

February 20, 2026 Compliance Guide

United Arab Emirates

Sell Your Cosmetics in the UAE with Confidence: ECAS & Dubai Municipality Approvals Made Easy

Expand your cosmetics in the UAE with SANTIQ—ECAS & Dubai Municipality approvals made easy, fast, and fully compliant for legal market entry.

February 10, 2026 Compliance Guide

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia SASO Quality Mark (SQM) - Overview

SANTIQ supports manufacturers and exporters in obtaining the Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) by leveraging our global network of accredited certification, inspection, and testing partners. We assist with documentation review, product testing, factory audits, and coordination with authorized bodies to ensure full compliance with SASO requirements. Our approach helps streamline the certification process, maintain ongoing compliance through surveillance, and enable efficient access to the Saudi market.