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Do textiles and clothing require SABER certification to be sold in Saudi Arabia?

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Yes. Most textiles, clothing, and softline products are regulated in Saudi Arabia and require SABER certification before they can be imported, distributed, or sold in the Saudi market. This applies to garments sold through physical retail channels as well as products sold via e-commerce or direct-to-consumer platforms. Saudi Arabiaโ€™s regulatory framework focuses on consumer safety, particularly chemical compliance for textile products.

In practice, this means that regulated textile products must first be registered in the SABER system and supported by appropriate test reports and compliance documentation. Once a Product Certificate of Conformity is in place, each individual shipment must also be covered by a Shipment Certificate of Conformity before customs clearance.

SANTIQ can manage the full SABER certification process for textiles and apparel, including product classification, documentation review, coordination of testing where required, and ongoing certificate management. This helps ensure products meet Saudi requirements and reach the market without unnecessary delays or compliance risks.

Disclaimer: This answer was published on December 19, 2025. Whilst we make our best efforts to update content with recent developments, you should be mindful that information may have changed since it was published.

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