Overview
A CCTV camera is an audio/video and information-technology device: it is powered continuously, it processes and transmits a video stream, and — for most modern models — it contains a Wi-Fi radio. That makes its certification broader than the wider telecom, IT and communication equipment route: the key evidence is an IEC/EN 62368-1 electrical-safety report and an EMC report (emissions and immunity), and any model with a radio additionally needs type approval from the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CITC).
CCTV cameras and recorders fall under the SABER conformity scheme. A Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) is required for the camera range, and a Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) is required for each consignment before it can clear Saudi customs. General networking, computing and communication hardware is covered on our wider Telecom, IT & Communication Equipment page; this page covers video surveillance specifically.
Product Types
The SABER route and surveillance-specific requirements apply across products including:
- Fixed bullet, dome and turret IP cameras
- PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) and speed-dome cameras
- Analog HD cameras (HD-TVI, AHD, HD-CVI)
- Wireless / Wi-Fi cameras and battery cameras
- Network video recorders (NVR) and digital video recorders (DVR)
- Video doorbells and smart-home cameras
- Thermal, ANPR / LPR and specialist cameras
- Body-worn cameras
The scope of your certificate is defined from the model list, the power method (DC or PoE), whether the model is wireless, and the HS code. We structure the certificate so the camera range you actually export is covered.
HS Codes
CCTV cameras and recorders are commonly classified under the headings below. These are examples only — the correct code depends on the exact product.
- 8525.89 — Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders (most IP and analog CCTV cameras)
- 8521.90 — Video recording or reproducing apparatus (NVR / DVR)
- 8517.62 — Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission of data (some network cameras and video encoders)
- 8529.90 — Parts for cameras and recorders (housings, brackets, modules)
Applicable Saudi Requirements
CCTV cameras are certified through SABER registration on the Saudi platform, and wireless models run through CITC in parallel. The main requirements are:
- A valid PCoC issued against the applicable Technical Regulations and IEC/EN 62368-1
- An SCoC for each individual shipment before customs clearance
- An IEC/EN 62368-1 electrical-safety report for the camera and recorder models
- An EMC test report covering both emissions and immunity
- CITC type approval for any model with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular
- An ingress-protection (IP66 / IP67) and, where claimed, impact (IK08 / IK10) rating for outdoor cameras
- Nameplate / model marking matching the test reports
- A registered Saudi importer on the SABER platform to link the shipment
Technical Regulation
CCTV cameras are assessed under the Saudi Technical Regulation for Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances and the Technical Regulation for Electromagnetic Compatibility, with IEC/EN 62368-1 as the safety standard for audio/video, information and communication-technology equipment. EMC follows CISPR 32 (emissions) and CISPR 35 (immunity). Any camera or recorder with a radio module — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular — additionally needs type approval from the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CITC), a separate approval with its own radio test evidence that customs checks alongside SABER. Outdoor cameras are expected to carry an IP rating (IEC 60529) and often an IK impact rating (IEC 62262). The exact regulation and standard set is confirmed at assessment from the model list and HS code. Our Technical Regulations guide explains how regulations are matched to products.
Testing / Standards
CCTV cameras and recorders are typically evaluated against the applicable standards for electrical safety, EMC, radio and environmental protection. Typical verification includes:
- IEC/EN 62368-1 — electrical safety (audio/video and ICT equipment)
- CISPR 32 / EN 55032 — electromagnetic emissions
- CISPR 35 / EN 55035 — electromagnetic immunity
- Radio / RF testing for the wireless module (for example ETSI EN 300 328 at 2.4 GHz, EN 301 893 at 5 GHz) for the CITC application
- IEC 60529 — ingress protection (IP66 / IP67) for outdoor housings
- IEC 62262 — IK impact protection for vandal-resistant cameras
- Power-over-Ethernet interface compliance (IEEE 802.3af / at / bt) where relevant
- Operating-temperature-range verification for Saudi outdoor conditions
Existing accredited safety, EMC and radio reports may be accepted where they cover the exact model and are within validity. We review your reports before arranging any new product testing, so you only test what is genuinely missing.
Documents Required
A typical CCTV application uses the set below; our full documents required guide explains each item.
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- HS code of the camera / recorder range
- Product photographs showing model and rating label
- Technical datasheet: power (DC / PoE), wireless bands where applicable, IP / IK rating and operating-temperature range
- IEC/EN 62368-1 electrical-safety test report
- EMC test reports covering emissions and immunity
- Radio test reports and CITC type-approval evidence for wireless models
- Manufacturer details and Declaration of Conformity where relevant
- Saudi importer registration details
PCoC Process
The Product Certificate of Conformity certifies the camera range against the applicable standards. In outline:
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Classification and scope
We confirm the model list, power method, whether each model is wireless, the HS code and applicable standards, and define what the certificate should cover.
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Report review
We check whether your 62368-1, EMC and radio reports match the manufactured models and identify any gaps for SABER and CITC.
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Technical review
An approved certification body reviews the documents, rating label, marking and test evidence against the regulation.
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PCoC issued
Once the review is satisfied, the PCoC is issued on the SABER platform. It is typically valid for one year.
SCoC Process
A Shipment Certificate of Conformity is issued per consignment and is what customs checks at the border. In outline:
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Shipment details submitted
The invoice, packing list and the linked PCoC are submitted for the specific consignment.
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Verification
The shipment is verified against the valid PCoC, the declared models and wireless status are confirmed, and the SCoC fee is settled on the platform.
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SCoC issued
The SCoC is issued for that shipment, allowing it to clear Saudi customs. Each new shipment needs its own SCoC.
Certification Timeline
The main variable is whether valid safety, EMC and radio reports already exist for your exact models. Our SABER timeline guide covers this in detail.
- Wired-only cameras with acceptable existing reports — a PCoC can typically be arranged within a few working days
- Wireless cameras — the parallel CITC type approval is the main driver and typically extends the timeline by a few weeks
- When fresh testing is required — the 62368-1 safety, EMC and radio programme sets the timeline
- SCoC — normally issued quickly per shipment once a valid PCoC is in place
Common Problems
- Wi-Fi camera holding a SABER PCoC but no CITC type approval
- EMC report covering only emissions, not immunity
- IP / IK rating for outdoor models claimed on the datasheet but not backed by test evidence
- Safety report to the withdrawn IEC 60950-1 instead of IEC/EN 62368-1
- NVR / DVR bundled with cameras on one certificate without covering the recorder's own safety and EMC
- Model or nameplate on the shipment not matching the certified model
- HS code declared inconsistently across the invoice, datasheet and certificate
- PoE injector or power adapter supplied in the box not separately covered
We check these points up front — especially the CITC requirement for wireless models and the IP-rating evidence — so shipments are not held at customs for avoidable reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wi-Fi CCTV camera need more than a SABER certificate?
Yes. Any camera with a radio module — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular — needs CITC type approval in addition to the SABER PCoC. The SABER certificate covers electrical safety and EMC; CITC covers the radio spectrum use. Both are checked at customs.
Is a wired PoE or analog camera simpler to certify?
Usually yes. A purely wired camera — a PoE IP camera or an analog HD camera with no radio — typically needs only the SABER safety and EMC route, without CITC radio approval. We confirm this from the product specification.
Do outdoor cameras need an IP rating on the certificate?
Outdoor housings are expected to carry an ingress-protection rating (IEC 60529, usually IP66 or IP67) and often an IK impact rating, and the datasheet claim should be supported by test evidence — this matters in Saudi Arabia because of dust ingress and high ambient temperatures.
Can I reuse my CE or FCC test reports?
Often in part. IEC/EN 62368-1 safety and CISPR EMC reports from an accredited laboratory may be accepted for SABER if they cover the correct model and are current. Radio reports may support the CITC application, but CITC has its own submission requirements. We review what you hold before arranging anything new.
How much does SABER certification for CCTV cameras cost and how long does it take?
It depends on the model list and whether valid reports already exist, and wireless models take longer because of the separate CITC approval. When acceptable reports are available the SABER PCoC can often be arranged within a few working days. Send your model list and reports for a specific quote and timeline at no cost. See our SABER certificate cost guide.
Which products and HS codes does this cover?
The same SABER route applies across IP, analog HD, PTZ, dome, bullet and wireless cameras plus NVR and DVR recorders — cameras generally classified under HS 8525.89 and recorders under 8521.90. We confirm the correct classification for your exact product during assessment.
Get Your CCTV Cameras Certified
Send us your model list, power method (DC or PoE), wireless bands, IP / IK ratings, HS code and any existing IEC/EN 62368-1, EMC or radio test reports. We will confirm the applicable Technical Regulations, the CITC requirement, testing and marking, review your testing, and coordinate the PCoC and each SCoC so your shipments clear Saudi customs without delay.