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Gulf Cooperation Council

December 17, 2025 Compliance Guide

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) Certification – Overview

Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) certifies products meet SASO standards through testing, factory audits, and ongoing compliance for market access in Saudi Arabia.

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 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 Compliance Guide

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia SABER Certification (SALEEM Program) - Overview

Saudi SABER certification ensures products meet SASO standards via PCoC and SCoC, enabling compliant imports, faster clearance, and smooth market access.

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.

September 8, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SABER Update: New Ministry-Attested Declarations Required for Certain Products

SABER now requires MIM-approved declarations for certain products from Sept 15, 2025; shipment certificates won’t be issued without them.

August 26, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Shipment Certificate Now Mandatory Before Customs Clearance

Saudi Arabia now requires a SABER Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) to be issued before customs clearance for all imported products from 1 October 2025.