What Is the SABER Certificate and Why Is It Essential for Your Shipment?

Many importers are caught off guard when their shipment is held at the border due to a missing SABER certificate. Here's what it is and why it matters.

What Is the SABER Platform?

SABER is Saudi Arabia's national technical conformity platform, launched to verify that imported products comply with Saudi technical standards and regulations before they enter the Kingdom.

Who Needs a SABER Certificate?

All products subject to Saudi technical regulations require a SABER certificate before shipping. This includes electrical appliances, construction materials, packaged food products, and safety equipment.

How Do You Obtain It?

The process involves two stages: a Product Conformity Certificate (PCoC) and a Shipment Conformity Certificate (SCoC) for each individual shipment. Both must be obtained before the goods are shipped.

What Happens Without It?

Customs clearance is stopped immediately. The shipment may be returned or held until requirements are met — resulting in additional costs and serious delays.

At Masarat Al-Hudood, we help you fulfill all SABER requirements before your shipment arrives, ensuring a fast and smooth clearance process.