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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 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.

November 13, 2025 Compliance Guide Congo

Congo

Congo-Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) Product Conformity Assessment (PCEC) Program – Overview

Congo’s PCEC program requires regulated imports to obtain a Certificate of Conformity before export, ensuring compliance with national standards and smooth customs clearance.

November 12, 2025 Compliance Guide Uganda

Uganda

Uganda Pre‑Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program – Overview

Uganda’s PVoC program requires a UNBS-issued Certificate of Conformity (CoC) to verify regulated imports meet national standards before customs clearance.

November 10, 2025 Compliance Guide

Cameroon

Cameroon Product Conformity Assessment (PECAE) Program – Overview

Cameroon’s PECAE program requires regulated imports to obtain a Certificate of Conformity via ANOR after inspection and verification to ensure safety, quality, and customs clearance.

November 5, 2025 Compliance Guide

Botswana

Botswana Standards (Compulsory Standards) Regulations (SCSR) Program – Overview

Botswana’s SCSR program requires regulated imports to obtain a Certificate of Conformity before shipment, ensuring products meet BOBS standards for safety and customs clearance.