WIRE AND CABLE
UL Now Issues the Certificate of Conformity
(CoC) for The Saudi Standards, Quality and
Metrology Organization (SASO)
Your Opportunity to Expand to Saudi Arabia through
our One-Stop-Solution
The SASO (also known as Saudi Arabian Standard Organisation)
is the only judicial body in Saudi Arabia to govern standards on
goods, products and services. Saudi Arabia Customs Authorities
Examples for Typical Wire & Cable Product
Applicable Standards
Type
UL 1063, UL 1015
AWM
UL 13
Power Limited Circuit cables
UL 1, UL 514B, UL 1569
Metal Clad Cable
UL 1063, UL 1015
Thermoplastic-insulated wire
SASO GSO IEC 60227-1/2014
Medium Voltage Cable
UL 1277, UL 1581
Tray Cable
limited to wire and cable products, small appliances, power tools,
UL 44, UL 66
Thermoplastic-insulated wire
cosmetics, chemicals and etc.
SASO GSO IEC 60189-1/2010
Communication Cable
require a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for each shipment to be
issued by testing and certification bodies accredited by SASO for
the importation of electrical parts and many other products with
a view to safeguard health, economic, safety and environment.
UL has become an authorized body accredited by SASO to issue
the CoC for a wide variety of products, which include but not
For manufacturers who strive to gain access to Saudi Arabia and
other Middle East markets and for manufactuers within this
region who need to strengthen their quality image, they need
to overcome several challenges arising from global expansion
in order to stand out against competition. The challenges
involve inadequate understanding of international regulatory
requirements, language barrier, and difficulty in staying informed
of the market change, and many others.
By collaborating with UL to handle your certification and global
market access needs, you can tap into UL’s experts and facilities
throughout the world, using our resources and services to
reach your target smoothly. Manufacturers can choose any
combination of our services to fit specific needs or have UL
deliver a turnkey solution in which we handle the entire process
and upon successful certification testing, can deliver the desired
certifications, marks and regulatory approvals.
Getting Started with UL
1.Submit Application — UL will review your application
documents and notify you where to send your product sample.
2.Product Testing — UL will follow up on the type testing.
3.Initial Factory Inspection — If passed, UL will coordinate the
logistics of the Initial Factory Inspection.
4.Certification Issuance — Upon successful evaluation, UL will
facilitate issuance of certificate.
Program Benefits
The primary program benefits include:
• Reduce time and cost by integrating with other global testing
and certification requirements under UL’s one-stop solution
service
• Seamless support from experienced engineers and technical
experts locally, as well as in your target market
• Gain recognition through UL’s trusted testing service
To apply for CoC for Saudi Arabia or other Middle East countries or for additional information, please
visit http://industries.ul.com/wire-and-cable/wire-cable-global-contacts to find a UL representative
in your region.
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