Requirements for Importing Paper Products into Saudi Arabia
Technical Regulation Scope
The Technical Regulation for Paper Products, set by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), ensures the safety and quality of paper products in the Saudi market.
This regulation covers various types of Papers, including:- Facial Tissue Paper, Toilet Paper and Paper Towel -
Wrapping paper and paper bags
Carbonless copy paper and Thermal paper
Information and documentation paper
Printing and business paper
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
These specific product types also need a factory audit: Sanitary paper products
Labelling Requirements for Paper and Cardboard
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
Identification
- Product description/name
- Model name/number
- Trademark/brand or manufacturer’s name
Language
- Language must be in Arabic (or Arabic & English)
Country of Origin
- In the format of "Made in [Country]"
Dimensions/Quantity/Size
- E.g. length, width, thickness, weight, number of sheets, ply etc.
Recycled Material
- If recycled material is used, the label must indicate the percentage of recycled fibers
Production/Expiry Data
- Some hygienic products require a manufacture date, batch number, or expiry date to ensure product safety.
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‑GSO‑575 — Facial tissue – paper
- SASO‑825 — Wrapping paper and paper bags
- SASO‑GSO‑880 — Toilet paper
- SASO‑GSO‑1104 — Paper towels
- SASO‑GSO‑1856 — Marking of recycled paper and board
- SASO‑1879 — Requirements for rolls of hygienic paper
- SASO‑1962 — Carbonless copy paper
- SASO‑ASTM‑D1968 — Standard Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products
- SASO‑2827 — Millboard, greyboard and strawboard
- SASO‑2829 — Ribbed board containers – Requirements
- SASO‑2872 — Paper hand towels
- SASO‑2934 — Thermal paper
- SASO‑ISO‑4046‑3 — Paper, board, pulps and related terms – Vocabulary – Part 3: Paper‑making terminology
- SASO‑ISO‑4046‑4 — Paper, board, pulps and related terms – Vocabulary – Part 4: Paper and board grades and converted products
- SASO‑ISO‑4046‑5 — Paper, board, pulps and related terms – Vocabulary – Part 5: Properties of pulp, paper and board
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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