SASO & SFDA Regulatory Update – July 2023

On June 8, 2023, SASO issued a circular that outlined the new process for EER Applications. Beginning July 1st, 2023 new energy efficiency applications must be submitted through the accounts of the manufacter or importer only. Applications and/or renewal requests from third parties will no longer be accepted. Beginning January 1st, 2024 all EER accounts that are not manufacturers or importers accounts will be cancelled.

On July 25, 2023, SASO issued a circular that identified HS Codes that will have additional approval requirements in order to receive a Shipment Certificate. Starting July 30, 2023, any incoming consignments will require that the Declaration Form be approved by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources before the Shipment Certificate can be issued.

The HS Codes impacted include:

On June 21, 2023, SASO released new, withdrawn, and updated standards have been approved for use as Saudi Standards.

See pdf attachment July 2023 Newsletter - 20230621 SASO Standards Update - EN.pdf

On July 30, 2023, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for GlemGas Gas Oven Model #ST967GI/FSMF due to a defect in the auto-ignition unit. Consumers are instructed to contact the company for free repairs.

Recalls - for more information on recalls please visit https://recalls.sa/recall/search

On July 26, 2023, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for Cupkin Cups for Children due to high levels of lead. Consumers are instructed to stop using the product immediately and contact the company or online store for a full refund.

Recalls - for more information on recalls please visit https://recalls.sa/recall/search

On July 11, 2023, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for Tato Heater Model #EWH-D400-SAT50V due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the Heater and provide a full refund.

Recalls - for more information on recalls please visit https://recalls.sa/recall/search

On July 9, 2023, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for New House Washing Machine Model #NW-380A due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the Washing Machine and provide a full refund.

Recalls - for more information on recalls please visit https://recalls.sa/recall/search

On July 1, 2023, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for Next T-strap and Bow-tie Children's Shoes due to a manufacturing defect. Consumers are instructed to return the product to the company for full refund.

Recalls - for more information on recalls please visit https://recalls.sa/recall/search

On June 30, 2023, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for Zuru Baby Shark Bathing Game due to a part made of hard plastic material that could injury a child. Consumers are instructed to stop using the product and contact the company to return the product for a full refund.

Recalls - for more information on recalls please visit https://recalls.sa/recall/search

On June 24, 2023, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for Ashley Loveseat, Recliner, and Sofa with Model Nos: 3700418, 3700415, 3700413, 3700318, 3700315, 3700313 due to a malfunction of the LED cup holder which could result in fire. Consumers are instructed to unplug the product immediately and contact the company for free repairs.

Recalls - for more information on recalls please visit https://recalls.sa/recall/search

On July 24, 2023, the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) released an update to the SFDA testing requirements for specific products.

See pdf attachment July 2023 Newsletter - 20230724 SFDA Technical Requirements Update - EN.pdf