SABER Technical Regulation for Machinery
Technical Regulation Scope
The Technical Regulation for Machinery Products, set by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), ensures the safety and quality of machinery products in the Saudi market.
This regulation covers various types of machinery products, including:
Food and drink preparation machines
Sorting and production machines
Printing and engraving machines
Testing machines
Finishing machines
Industrial laundry machines
Manufacturing machines
Welding machines
Other machinery
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
Labelling Requirements for Machinery: Industrial Machinery
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]"
Production Data
- Year of manufacture
Ratings
- Electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical data where applicable
Safety symbols
- As per ISO 7010 or equivalent international standards
Warnings/Instructions
- Any warnings/instructions for use
Standard
- Any additional markings required as per the applicable product standard(s)
Related Standards
International and national standards referenced in this regulation:
- SASO ISO 12100 — Safety of Machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk reduction
- SASO-IEC-60204-1 - Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General requirements
- SASO-GSO-IEC-60335-1 - Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 1: General 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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