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Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) for Saudi Arabia

What is the Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC)?

The Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) is a certificate of conformity issued under the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) as part of the SABER certificate of conformity system for products exported to Saudi Arabia. It is required for every shipment entering Saudi ports, whether the goods are regulated or non-regulated, and confirms that the shipped products conform to the applicable Saudi technical regulations and standards.

The SCoC is generated electronically via the SABER platform, Saudi Arabia’s mandatory conformity platform managed by SASO, and must be obtained before the shipment arrives at the port to ensure customs clearance.

SCoC Issuance

Conditions via the SABER Platform

To issue a shipment certificate of conformity under SABER.

The certificate must be applied for electronically through the SABER platform.

For regulated products, the Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) must be issued first before the SCoC application can proceed.

The certificate is valid for a specific shipment and expires once the shipment clears customs.

As per recent SASO updates, the SCoC must be obtained before arrival of goods at the Saudi port; certificates issued after arrival are not accepted.

From 2025 onward, both PCoC and SCoC are mandatory for all imported shipments; undertaking letters and post-arrival issuance are no longer valid for customs clearance.

SCoC Issuance Requirements

To successfully issue the shipment certificate of conformity through SABER, importers typically need to:

Ensure the regulated product has a valid Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) before applying for the SCoC.

Prepare shipment documentation, including invoices and product details.

Provide evidence of shipment identification (such as batch number, serial number, production date, etc.).

Conduct product sampling, testing, and factory audits if required by the relevant standard and regulation

Note: Requirements may vary depending on the product category and risk level specified by SASO’s technical regulations.

SCoC

Registration Process

Submit a new SCoC application for each shipment on the SABER system.

Select the product category according to the shipment contents.

Upload required invoices and shipment details.

Enter product data, including quantities, HS codes, and origin.

Submit the application for review and issuance.

Once approved, the SCoC becomes linked to the shipment and is accessible electronically for customs verification

The Purpose of the Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC)

The SCoC is designed to support Saudi Arabia’s product safety and quality objectives under the SALEEM program, which is SASO’s enhanced conformity assessment initiative to protect consumers and ensure only compliant goods enter the market.

Its main purposes are:

Ensuring compliance with Saudi technical regulations and standards for imported goods.
Facilitating customs clearance, speeding up entry of products into the Saudi market.
Supporting product traceability and quality assurance for authorities and stakeholders.

The Scope of the SCoC

As a part of SALEEM program SASO has established 3 types of products based on the risk level:

- Low-risk products

Products within this type are not regulated products as they are not subject to any SASO technical regulation. They don’t require a Product Certification of Conformity (PCoC). They only require the exporter to issue a Declaration of Conformity, and a Shipment Certification of Conformity (SCoC) to clear the shipment at the customs ports.

- Medium-risk products

Products within this type are regulated products as they are covered by a SASO technical regulation. They require a Certification of Conformity (PCoC), which must be renewed every year, and a Shipment Certification of Conformity (SCoC) for every shipment to complete the clearance process.

- High-risk products

This type is similar to the Medium-risk. The products are regulated and require SCoC, but they may require additional certificates or labels such as: G- Mark, Energy Efficiency label, Water Efficiency Label, SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate, or Saudi Quality Mark, etc..

Difference Between PCoC and SCoC

The Products Certificate of conformity (PCoC) is issued through conformity assessment bodies approved by SASO. It ensures the conformity of the product to the relevant technical regulations and SASO standards. It expires after a year from the issuance date.

The Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) is issued for each imported shipment to the kingdom. It must include specific information, such as bill information, and the number of products. Once the shipment is cleared it expires.

Tabseer is an approved Certification Body from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) to provide all Product Certification of Conformity (PCoC) and Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) services according to relevant technical regulations, In addition, we own a professionally experienced team and a worldwide network that enables us to provide an unparalleled service in the field of conformity assessment and issuing the required certificates of conformity.

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