Requirements for Importing Electric Self-Balancing Boards into Saudi Arabia
Technical Regulation Scope
The Technical Regulation for Electric Self-Balancing Boards (Scooter), 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:
Electric scooters
Electric self-balancing boards (hoverboards)
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 Electric Self-Balancing Boards & Scooters
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]"
Ratings
- Electrical ratings including voltage, frequency, class etc.
Standard
- Any additional markings required as per the applicable product standard(s)
Any warnings/instructions for use (if applicable)
- Any warnings/instructions for use (if applicable)
Batch Code
- A special code (code) shall be placed on each package indicating the production batch, for tracking the product.
Related Standards
International and national standards referenced in this regulation:
- SASO IEC 60335‑1 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
- SASO IEC 62133 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non‑acid electrolytes – Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells and batteries
- SASO EN 71‑1 Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
- SASO IEC 61558‑2‑7 Safety of power transformers, power supplies and similar products – Part 2‑7: Particular requirements for transformers/power supplies for toys
- SASO IEC 61558‑1 Safety of power transformers, power supplies and similar products – Part 1: General requirements
- SASO IEC 62660‑1 Secondary lithium‑ion cells for propulsion of electric road vehicles – Part 1: Performance testing
- SASO IEC 62660‑2 Secondary lithium‑ion cells for propulsion of electric road vehicles – Part 2: (Cell classification details)
- SASO IEC 61982 Secondary batteries (except lithium) for the propulsion of electric road vehicles ‐ Performance and endurance tests
- ISO 12405-1 Electrically propelled road vehicles — Test specification for lithium‐ion traction battery packs and systems ‐ Part 1: High‐power applications.
- ISO 12405-2 Electrically propelled road vehicles — Test specification for lithium‐ion traction battery packs and systems‐ Part 2: High‐energy applications.
- ISO 12405-3 Electrically propelled road vehicles — Test specification for lithium‐ion traction battery packs and systems‐ Part 3: Safety performance requirements
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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