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Your Guide to SASO Technical Regulations for Low Voltage Equipment (LVE)

02 Jul 2025 Articles

Your Guide to SASO Technical Regulations for Low Voltage Equipment (LVE)

Many importers and manufacturers find SASO Technical Regulations for Low Voltage Equipment (LVE) complicated but with the right guidance, they can be your greatest tool for market access, product trust, and long-term growth.

When it comes to LVE, safety isn’t optional. The market is flooded with electronics and appliances, but only those that comply with Saudi Arabia’s strict regulations can be imported, sold, or used. That’s where Watheeq, a SASO-approved Conformity Assessment Body, steps in helping you stay compliant, efficient, and market-ready.

Why SASO Regulates Low Voltage Equipment

As part of Vision2030, Saudi Arabia has committed to protecting public health and strengthening quality assurance in all consumer goods. Low Voltage Equipment like electrical appliances, power tools, plugs, and lighting components are high-use products that pose safety risks if not properly certified.

The SASO Technical Regulation for LVE ensures:

  1. Safe use for end consumers
  2. Environmental protection
  3. Quality compliance with international standards

Whether you’re launching a new product or expanding your import operations, compliance with SASO’s LVE regulation is the first requirement for entry into the Saudi market.

What is Covered Under Low Voltage Equipment?

Low Voltage Equipment (LVE) includes a wide range of consumer and industrial electrical products that operate within voltage limits (typically 50-1000V AC and 75-1500V DC). These products are subject to the SASO Technical Regulations and must comply with safety, labeling, and performance requirements.

Common LVE products include:

✅Household Appliances:
Washing machines, kettles, toasters, coffee makers, popcorn machines, water heaters, and facial drying machines.

✅Cooling & Heating Equipment:
Fans, humidifiers, furnaces, evaporative air coolers, freezing cabinets, and exhaust ventilators.

✅Lighting & Electrical Components:
Light-emitting diode (LED) products, electrical/electronic switches, fuses, and connectors.

✅Food Service & Commercial Kitchen Equipment:
Cutting machines used in kitchens, dry cleaning machines, and similar powered tools.

✅Power Accessories:
Power cutters, extension cords, plugs, sockets, and power adapters.

All these items must comply with SASO’s technical requirements and obtain proper Product Certification before market access.

📝 Key Technical Requirements for LVE in Saudi Arabia

To obtain approval under the SASO LVE regulation, your products must meet the following:

  1. Technical Compliance
    Devices must comply with relevant international or Saudi-adopted IEC standards.
  2. Marking & Labeling
    Products should have clear labeling, including rated voltage, frequency, and power. Labels must be durable and readable.
  3. Instruction Manual
    A user manual in Arabic (and optionally English) is required for every product sold in Saudi Arabia.
  4. Warning Labels
    Any potential hazards must be clearly communicated, including usage warnings and installation precautions.
  5. Environmental & Safety Measures
    Products must be designed to reduce the risk of shock, overheating, fire, or electromagnetic interference.
  6. Durability & Testing Reports
    Evidence must be provided that products meet mechanical, electrical, and thermal testing requirements.
  7. Packaging Compliance
    Packaging must ensure the product is protected during transport, and the labeling must align with SASO’s visibility standards.

📝 The Conformity Assessment Process for LVE

To legally trade LVE products in Saudi Arabia, you must obtain a valid Conformity Certificate. The process involves the following stages: all managed through the SABER (Saber link) platform:

👉Step 1: Understand Your Responsibilities
As the importer or manufacturer, you are responsible for ensuring your product fully complies with SASO’s Low Voltage Equipment regulations, this includes product testing, labeling, documentation, and registration.

👉Step 2: Register on the SABER Platform

Set up your company profile on SABER (Saber Registration link) and register each product to initiate the certification process.

👉Step 3: Choose a SASO-Approved Conformity Assessment Body

Select a trusted partner like Watheeq, a Saudi-based and SASO-approved Conformity Assessment Body, to review your files, assess compliance, and issue the needed certificates.

👉Step 4: Prepare Your Technical File

Compile all the documentation proving compliance. This typically includes:

  1. Commercial Registration (CR)
  2. ISO 9001 certificate
  3. Test reports from accredited labs
  4. Product images and packaging
  5. Arabic user manual
  6. Supplier Declaration of Conformity

👉Step 5: Obtain Your Certificates

PCoC (Product Certificate of Conformity): Valid for one year per product
SCoC (Shipment Certificate of Conformity): Issued per consignment
These certificates are generated and tracked through the SABER platform and linked with Saudi customs for clearance.

Why Choose Watheeq

Watheeq is a trusted, SASO-approved Conformity Assessment Body helping local and international businesses navigate the technical requirements of the SALEEM program. Our experienced team handles everything from SABER registration to final certification ensuring:

  1. Quick turnaround
  2. Full technical support
  3. Accurate documentation
  4. 100% compliance with Saudi quality standards

Conclusion

Meeting SASO’s Technical Regulations for Low Voltage Equipment is not just about following rules it’s about earning consumer trust, avoiding costly border delays, and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision2030. With Watheeq by your side, you can confidently navigate the entire conformity process, from Saber Certificate registration to technical file preparation and beyond. Don’t risk non-compliance. Let Watheeq handle your LVE certification process and get your products into the Saudi market the right way.

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