Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has published an updated technical regulation for low-voltage equipment, with a shorter transition window than the previous revision. Here is what changed and how it affects shipments to the Kingdom.
SASO published the revised technical regulation SASO/TR LVE-2026 in March, with mandatory effect from 1 October 2026 — a six-month transition rather than the twelve months given for previous updates.
The scope covers low-voltage equipment between 50 V AC / 75 V DC and 1000 V AC / 1500 V DC — the same scope as IEC 60364 and the EU LVD. New under this revision: explicit inclusion of energy storage equipment and EV charging stations up to 22 kW.
Conformity assessment routes have been simplified. Manufacturers now have three accepted paths: (1) IECEE CB scheme certificate accepted as-is, (2) GCC-recognised type certificate, (3) full SASO type test in an accepted local laboratory. The previous fourth route — declaration based on EU CE marking alone — has been removed.
SABER platform changes. The product registration form now requires the HS code at 8-digit level (previously 6-digit). Existing registrations remain valid until renewal but new submissions must comply immediately.
Energy efficiency labelling. Low-voltage equipment that consumes power in standby or idle mode (smart power supplies, LED drivers, etc.) must now carry the SASO MOC energy label, even where similar EU products do not require an EU energy label. This catches some product families that previously slipped through.
What this means for manufacturers. If you ship low-voltage equipment to Saudi Arabia, audit your portfolio now. CB scheme certificates remain the easiest route — if you do not already hold one for a given product family, this is a good moment to obtain it. Boem's GCC team handles SASO product type certificates and SABER registrations end-to-end.
Get in touch if you would like a portfolio review against the new regulation.
