FAQs

The Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) is a conformity certificate granted by SASO for the facilities that have an effective quality management system that ensures producing products conform to the relevant technical regulations and meet the granting requirements. It is valid for three years.

The Saudi Quality Mark, in addition to being mandatory for a number of products, contributes to gaining consumer trust and raising the sales of the product bearing it as it works as a guide for high-quality and safe products.

To apply for the SQM, the applicant must initiate a request on jeem 1 electronic portal and add all the required documents and data. The request is reviewed by SASO and the product conformity is assessed by a notified body. SASO grants the mark if the product is proven to meet all the requirements.

The Product Certificate of Conformity is issued by a third party (Conformity Body approved by SASO). All approved conformity bodies are enlisted on Saber and categorized according to the regions.

To issue a Shipment Certificate of Conformity you have to log in to your account on Saber and initiate a new shipment request then all your products eligible to obtain the SCoC will be displayed where you can request the certificate.

The Saudi Harmonized System (HS Code) for products can be obtained through the Hs Code definition service allowed on Saber Electronic Platform or through the e-service that the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority allows.

The Gulf Conformity Mark (G Mark) is a conformity certificate owned by the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO). It is applied to low voltage electrical equipment and children toys prepared for sale in the Gulf Cooperation Council states to ensure their compliance with the Gulf technical regulations.

The GSO Conformity Tracking Symbol (GCTS) is a system used by the GSO authorities to track and validate the product certificates at the first customs port in the GCC common market

Regulated products are the products subject to technical regulations that define the compliance requirement, and include high-risk and medium-risk products. Non-regulated products are not subject to any technical regulation and include low-risk products. For this type only a Self-Declaration of Conformity is required.