Requirements for Importing Electrical Batteries into Saudi Arabia
Technical Regulation Scope
The Technical Regulation for Electrical Batteries, set by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), ensures the safety and quality of such products and materials in the Saudi market.
This regulation covers various types of batteries and accessories, including:
Electrical Converters
Dry-cell Batteries
Primary cells
Secondary cells and batteries
Electricity generating primary batteries and Electric batteries
Lead–acid Batteries
Certification Requirements
The importer is required to obtain SABER Product Certification. SABER certification must be issued by a SASO-notified Certification Body, such as XDS Solutions.
Assessment requirements:
Test reports issued by an accredited laboratory
Factory audit
Labelling Requirements for Electrical Batteries
General
- Label firmly attached and not easily removable
- No misleading wording, prohibited phrases, or offensive content
- All the information contained in the labels shall be correct and proven
Language
- Language must be in Arabic (or Arabic & English)
Identification
- Product description/name
- Model name/number
- Trademark/brand or manufacturer’s name
Country of Origin
- In the format of "Made in [Country]"
Supplier
- Name and address of the supplier (or the responsible party placing the product on the market).
Charging
- Whether the battery is rechargeable or non‑rechargeable
Ratings
- Type of current, voltage, amps, capacity etc.
Warnings/Instructions
- Any warnings/instructions for use (if applicable)
Standard
- Any additional markings required as per the applicable product standard(s)
Related Standards
International and national standards referenced in this regulation:
- SASO‑IEC‑60086‑1 – Primary batteries – Part 1: General
- SASO‑IEC‑60086‑2 – Primary batteries – Part 2: Physical & electrical specifications
- SASO‑IEC‑60086‑3 – Primary batteries – Part 3: Watch batteries
- SASO‑IEC‑60086‑4 – Primary batteries – Part 4: Safety of lithium batteries
- SASO‑IEC‑60130‑17 – Connectors for frequencies below 3 MHz – Part 17: Details
- SASO‑IEC‑60622 – Rechargeable alkaline Ni‑Cd prismatic cells
- SASO‑IEC‑60623 – Vented nickel‑cadmium rechargeable cells
- SASO‑IEC‑61951‑1 – Portable sealed rechargeable cells – Part 1: Nickel‑cadmium
- SASO‑IEC‑61951‑2 – Portable sealed rechargeable cells – Part 2: Nickel‑metal hydride
- SASO‑IEC‑62133‑2 – Safety requirements for portable lithium systems
- SASO‑IEC‑62485‑1 – Safety requirements for secondary batteries & installations – Part 1
- SASO‑IEC‑62485‑2 – Safety requirements for secondary batteries – Part 2
- SASO‑IEC‑61429 – Marking of cells & batteries with ISO 7000‑1135 recycling symbol
- SASO‑IEC‑TR‑61431 – Guide – monitor systems for lead‑acid traction batteries
- SASO‑IEC‑TR‑61438 – Safety & health hazards in use of alkaline batteries – guide
- SASO‑ISO‑13064‑1 – Battery‑electric mopeds/motorcycles – performance – Part 1
- SASO‑ISO‑13064‑2 – Battery‑electric mopeds/motorcycles – performance – Part 2
- SASO‑IEC‑60050‑482 – International Electrotechnical Vocabulary – cells & batteries
- SASO‑IEC‑60254‑2 – Lead‑acid traction batteries – Part 2: Dimensions & marking
- SASO‑IEC‑60896‑22 – Stationary lead‑acid batteries – Part 22: Valve regulated
- SASO‑IEC‑61056‑2 – General purpose valve‑regulated lead‑acid batteries – Part 2
- SASO‑IEC‑60095‑1 – Lead‑acid starter batteries – Part 1: General
- SASO‑IEC‑60095‑2 – Lead‑acid starter batteries – Part 2: Dimensions & marking of terminals
- SASO‑IEC‑60095‑4 – Lead‑acid starter batteries – Part 4: Heavy vehicle batteries
- SASO‑IEC‑60095‑6 – Lead‑acid starter batteries – Part 6: Micro‑cycle applications
- SASO‑IEC‑60095‑7 – Lead‑acid starter batteries – Part 7: Motorcycle batteries
- SASO IEC 62281 – Safety of primary & secondary lithium cells and batteries during transport
- SASO IEC 62660‑1 – Secondary lithium‑ion cells for electric vehicles – Part 1: Performance
- SASO IEC 62660‑2 – Secondary lithium‑ion cells – Part 2: Reliability & abuse tests
- SASO IEC 62660‑3 – Secondary lithium‑ion cells – Part 3: Safety requirements
- SASO IEC 62660‑4 – Secondary lithium‑ion cells – Part 4: Internal short circuit methods
- SASO IEC 62840‑1 – Electric vehicle battery swap systems – Part 1: General guidance
- SASO IEC 62840‑2 – Electric vehicle battery swap systems – Part 2: Safety requirements
- SASO ISO 6469‑1 – Electrically propelled road vehicles – RESS safety specifications (Part 1)
- SASO‑IEC‑TS‑62393 – Battery‑run time measurement for portable multimedia equipment
- SASO‑IEC‑61959 – Mechanical tests for sealed portable cells and batteries
- SASO‑IEC‑61982 – Secondary batteries (except lithium) for EV propulsion – performance & endurance
- SASO‑286 – Terminals for dry primary batteries & test methods
- SASO‑ISO‑12819 – Battery life evaluation for battery‑powered watches
- SASO‑268 – Methods of test for dry primary batteries
- SASO‑795 – Test method for water for lead‑acid batteries
- SASO‑IEC‑60896‑11 – Stationary lead‑acid – vented types – Part 11
- SASO‑IEC‑60896‑21 – Stationary lead‑acid – valve‑regulated – Part 21
- SASO‑IEC‑61056‑1 – General purpose valve‑regulated lead‑acid – Part 1
- SASO‑IEC‑TS‑61430 – Performance test for devices reducing explosion hazards (lead‑acid)
- SASO‑IEC‑TS‑62257‑8‑1 – Battery selection & BMS for standalone electrification systems
The requirements listed here are intended as a simple guide, and are not exhaustive.
Requirements will vary depending on the exact details of the product.
Full requirements are mentioned in the published Technical Regulation. Please contact us for further details.
The full technical regulations can be read on the SABER website.
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