SABER certification is a mandatory product safety standard in Saudi Arabia that aims to protect consumers, ensure public safety and protect the environment. Product compliance challenges and solutions under SABER certification can be summarised as follows:
一、Product Compliance Challenges
- Stringent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements:
An important aspect of SABER certification is the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements, which ensure that electronic products such as smart TVs operate normally in different electromagnetic environments, do not interfere with other devices, and are not themselves affected by interference.
The relevant EMC standards typically refer to the IEC 61000 series of international standards, including requirements for conducted emissions, radiated emissions and immunity, and the testing process is complex and rigorous.
- The length of the certification process:
The SABER certification process involves two stages: applying for PC (product certificates) and SC (shipping certificates) certificates, with multiple links and collaboration from multiple stakeholders.
During the application process, a large number of technical and supporting documents need to be prepared, such as application forms, certification agreements, importer DOC declaration of conformity (Arabic required), safety reports, etc.
- Constant updating of product standards:
With the changes in the Saudi Arabian market and the development of technology, the product standards of SABER certification are also constantly updated and upgraded.
Companies need to pay close attention to changes in the SABER certification standards to ensure that products always meet the latest standards and requirements.
- Long certification cycle:
Due to the cumbersome testing and auditing process, the SABER certification cycle can be long.
As a result, companies may face risks such as delayed product launches and inventory backlogs.
二、Solutions.
- Strengthen electromagnetic compatibility design and testing:
At the product design stage, enterprises should fully consider electromagnetic compatibility requirements and take appropriate shielding, filtering and grounding measures to reduce electromagnetic interference.
During the product manufacturing process, enterprises should conduct strict EMC testing to ensure that products meet the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of SABER certification.
- Optimise the certification process:
Enterprises can optimise the application process and improve certification efficiency by establishing a good working relationship with the certification body and understanding the specific requirements and precautions of the certification process.
At the same time, enterprises can also consider hiring professional certification agencies to assist in the certification application process to reduce their own workload.
- Pay close attention to changes in product standards:
Enterprises should regularly pay attention to changes and updates in SABER certification standards to ensure that products always meet the latest standards and requirements.
When product standards change, companies should update and improve products in a timely manner to meet the new standard requirements.
- Plan certification work in advance:
As the SABER certification cycle is long, companies should plan certification work in advance to ensure that certification applications and audits are completed prior to product launch.
This will help to avoid risks such as product launch delays and inventory backlogs, and improve companies’ market competitiveness.
- Strengthen internal quality management and control:
Companies should establish a sound quality management system and control measures to ensure that the quality and safety of products meet the requirements of SABER certification.
By strengthening internal quality management and control, businesses can improve product quality and reliability and enhance consumer confidence and satisfaction.
In summary, product compliance challenges under SABER certification mainly include strict electromagnetic compatibility requirements, cumbersome certification processes, continuous updating of product standards and long certification cycles. In response to these challenges, companies can adopt solutions such as strengthening electromagnetic compatibility design and testing, optimising certification processes, paying close attention to changes in product standards, planning certification work in advance, and strengthening internal quality management and control.
