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SABER Certificate for Electrical Household Appliances in Saudi Arabia

Small domestic appliances — kettles, irons, vacuum cleaners, blenders, toasters, hair dryers, heaters and the like — are certified as electrical products. What is checked is safety to the IEC 60335 series for the specific appliance, electromagnetic compatibility, the Saudi plug, and, for the categories that carry one, the SASO energy-efficiency label. We coordinate the full SABER PCoC and SCoC process.

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Overview

Electrical household appliances are an electrical safety and EMC product. What is certified is that the appliance meets IEC / EN 60335-1 (the general standard for household and similar electrical appliances) together with the Part 2 standard for that specific appliance — a different Part 2 applies to a kettle, an iron, a vacuum cleaner, a food mixer, a toaster, a hair dryer and a room heater — plus an electromagnetic compatibility assessment covering both emission and immunity. Where the appliance category carries a mandatory SASO energy-efficiency label (vacuum cleaners are the main small-appliance example), that label and its supporting test are part of the certificate too.

Household appliances fall under the SABER conformity scheme, within the Technical Regulation for Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances and the Technical Regulation for Electromagnetic Compatibility. A Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) is required for the appliance model or family, and a Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) is required for each consignment before it can clear Saudi customs. Large white goods and specialised appliances have their own pages — refrigerators, washing machines, water heaters, microwave and electric ovens, air conditioners and gas appliances.

Small electrical household appliances — kettle, toaster, blender and iron — requiring SABER certification and IEC 60335 testing for Saudi Arabia

Product Types

The SABER route and the IEC 60335 safety and EMC requirements apply across small domestic appliances including:

  • Electric kettles, water dispensers, coffee and tea makers (IEC 60335-2-15)
  • Toasters, sandwich makers, grills, waffle irons and air fryers (IEC 60335-2-9)
  • Food mixers, blenders, food processors, juicers and choppers (IEC 60335-2-14)
  • Vacuum cleaners, robot vacuums and water-suction cleaners (IEC 60335-2-2)
  • Electric irons and garment / clothes steamers (IEC 60335-2-3)
  • Hair dryers, straighteners, curling tongs and other hair-care appliances (IEC 60335-2-23)
  • Electric shavers, hair clippers and trimmers (IEC 60335-2-8)
  • Portable room heaters, fan heaters and oil-filled radiators (IEC 60335-2-30)
  • Rice cookers, slow cookers, electric pressure cookers and induction hobs (IEC 60335-2-15 / 2-6)
  • Table, pedestal and wall fans, air coolers and humidifiers (IEC 60335-2-80 / 2-98)
  • Irons, steam stations, electric knives, can openers and other corded kitchen and personal-care appliances

The scope of your certificate is defined from the appliance type, the applicable Part 2 standard, the rated voltage and power, whether an energy label applies and the HS code, so the range you actually export is covered. Standalone ventilation and exhaust fans are covered on our Fans page.

HS Codes

Small household appliances are commonly classified under the headings below. These are examples only — the correct code depends on the exact appliance.

  • 8516 — Electric heating appliances: kettles, toasters, coffee makers, irons, hair dryers, room heaters, cooking plates and ovens
  • 8509 — Electro-mechanical domestic appliances with a self-contained electric motor: mixers, blenders, food processors, juicers
  • 8508 — Vacuum cleaners, including dry and wet-and-dry
  • 8510 — Shavers, hair clippers and hair-removing appliances with a self-contained motor
  • 8414.51 — Table, floor, wall, window or roof fans with a self-contained motor ≤ 125 W
Two appliances that look similar can sit under different headings and, more importantly, different Part 2 safety standards — a hand blender is HS 8509 and IEC 60335-2-14, while a travel kettle is HS 8516 and IEC 60335-2-15. Registering the appliance under the wrong code or against the wrong Part 2 is a common reason a file is returned. We confirm the correct code and standard during assessment. See our HS Code Guide for how classification works.

Applicable Saudi Requirements

Household appliances are certified through SABER registration on the Saudi platform. The main requirements are:

  • A valid PCoC issued against IEC / EN 60335-1 and the applicable Part 2 appliance standard
  • An SCoC for each individual shipment before customs clearance
  • Electrical safety test report covering the specific appliance — the 60335-2-XX for that product
  • EMC test report — emission (CISPR 14-1) and immunity (CISPR 14-2), with harmonics and flicker (IEC 61000-3-2 / 3-3) for motorised appliances
  • SASO energy-efficiency label and supporting test for appliance categories that require one (for example vacuum cleaners)
  • Saudi plug — a moulded BS 1363 (Type G) plug on corded appliances, to SASO 2203
  • Rating plate showing voltage, frequency, power, class and model, and durable marking
  • IP rating evidence for appliances used near water (for example steamers, humidifiers, some hair-care products)
  • Food-contact material evidence for parts that touch food or drink in kitchen appliances
  • Arabic user instructions and safety warnings
  • A registered Saudi importer on the SABER platform to link the shipment

Technical Regulation

Household appliances are assessed under Saudi Arabia's Technical Regulation for Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances and the Technical Regulation for Electromagnetic Compatibility, together with the applicable product standards. Safety is to IEC / EN 60335-1 plus the relevant Part 2 — for example 60335-2-2 (vacuum cleaners), 2-3 (irons), 2-8 (shavers), 2-9 (grills and toasters), 2-14 (kitchen machines), 2-15 (liquid heating and kettles), 2-23 (hair and skin care), 2-30 (room heaters) — with IEC 60335-2-79 or other parts for specific products. EMC is to CISPR 14-1 and CISPR 14-2, with IEC 61000-3-2 / 3-3 for mains-harmonic and flicker limits. Where an appliance category is within the scope of Saudi energy-efficiency regulation, the SASO energy label standard for that category also applies. The plug is to SASO 2203. The exact regulation and standard set is confirmed at assessment from the appliance type and HS code. Our Technical Regulations guide explains how regulations are matched to products.

A frequent problem is a single "CB" or safety report to 60335-1 only, with no Part 2 testing. The general standard alone does not demonstrate conformity — a kettle has to be tested to 60335-2-15, an iron to 60335-2-3, and so on. We check that your report covers both the general and the correct particular standard before you ship.

Testing / Standards

Household appliances are typically evaluated against IEC 60335-1, the applicable Part 2 and the EMC standards. Typical testing includes:

  • Marking, instructions and protection against electric shock (IEC 60335-1 clauses 7 and 8)
  • Input power and current, heating and temperature-rise tests
  • Abnormal-operation, stability and mechanical-hazard tests
  • Endurance, moisture resistance and dielectric strength
  • Creepage and clearance distances, earth-continuity and leakage current
  • Glow-wire, needle-flame and resistance-to-heat-and-fire tests on enclosures and insulating parts
  • The particular-standard tests for that appliance (for example dry-boil for a kettle, cord-rewind for a vacuum cleaner, soleplate temperature for an iron)
  • EMC conducted and radiated emission (CISPR 14-1)
  • EMC immunity — ESD, fast transients, surge, dips and interruptions (CISPR 14-2)
  • Mains harmonic current and voltage flicker (IEC 61000-3-2 / 3-3)
  • Energy-efficiency test to the SASO label method where the category requires it

Existing accredited test reports may be accepted where they cover the exact model, electrical ratings and construction 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 household-appliance application uses the set below; our full documents required guide explains each item.

  • Commercial invoice and packing list, with model numbers
  • HS code of the appliance range
  • Technical datasheet — rated voltage, frequency, power, protection class and appliance type
  • Electrical safety test report to IEC / EN 60335-1 and the applicable Part 2
  • EMC test report (CISPR 14-1 / 14-2, IEC 61000-3-2 / 3-3)
  • Energy-efficiency test report and label artwork where the category requires it
  • Photographs of the appliance, rating plate and plug
  • Circuit diagram and critical-components list (heating element, thermostat, thermal cut-out, switch, cord)
  • Arabic instruction manual / safety sheet
  • Manufacturer details and Declaration of Conformity where relevant
  • Saudi importer registration details

PCoC Process

The Product Certificate of Conformity certifies the appliance model or family against the applicable standards. In outline:

  1. Classification and scope

    We confirm the appliance type, the applicable Part 2 standard, the electrical ratings, whether an energy label applies, the HS code and the model family, and define what the certificate should cover.

  2. Report review

    We check the safety and EMC reports against the model supplied — that they cover 60335-1 and the correct Part 2, the right ratings and the actual critical components.

  3. Testing

    An accredited laboratory carries out the safety, EMC and, where required, energy-efficiency testing that the existing reports do not cover.

  4. Technical review

    An approved certification body reviews the documents, marking and test evidence against the regulation.

  5. 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:

  1. Shipment details submitted

    The invoice, packing list with models and quantities and the linked PCoC are submitted for the specific consignment.

  2. Verification

    The shipment is verified against the valid PCoC, the models are checked against the declared ratings and marking, and the SCoC fee is settled on the platform.

  3. 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 current safety and EMC reports already exist for the exact model and cover the correct particular standard. Our SABER timeline guide covers this in detail.

  • With complete 60335-1 + Part 2 and EMC reports for the model — a PCoC can typically be arranged within a few working days
  • When fresh testing is required — a full 60335 safety programme plus EMC for one appliance usually takes two to four weeks depending on laboratory scheduling
  • Energy-label testing, where it applies, is planned alongside the safety work
  • SCoC — normally issued quickly per shipment once a valid PCoC is in place

Common Problems

  • A safety report to IEC 60335-1 only, with no particular-standard (Part 2) testing for the appliance
  • EMC report covering emission but not immunity, or missing the harmonics / flicker tests for a motorised appliance
  • Test report for a different model or a different heating-element / motor rating than the product shipped
  • Non-Saudi plug fitted, or an adaptor supplied instead of a moulded BS 1363 plug
  • Vacuum cleaner or other labelled category shipped without the SASO energy label
  • Rating plate missing, not durable, or not matching the test report
  • No Arabic instructions or safety warnings
  • Critical components (thermostat, thermal cut-out, cord) changed from those in the original report

We check these points up front — especially that the safety report covers the correct Part 2 and that the plug and label are right — so consignments are not held at customs for avoidable reasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which appliances does this page cover, and which have their own page?

This page covers small corded domestic appliances — kettles, coffee makers, toasters, blenders, food processors, vacuum cleaners, irons, garment steamers, hair dryers, shavers, portable heaters, fans and similar. Refrigerators, washing machines, water heaters, microwave and electric ovens, air conditioners and gas appliances each have their own dedicated page because they carry extra requirements such as MEPS energy labels or combustion safety.

Is an IEC 60335-1 report enough on its own?

No. IEC 60335-1 is the general standard; conformity also needs the particular standard for the specific appliance — 60335-2-15 for a kettle, 60335-2-3 for an iron, 60335-2-2 for a vacuum cleaner, and so on. A report that only cites 60335-1 is incomplete and will be queried.

Do small appliances need a SASO energy label?

Only some categories. Among small appliances, vacuum cleaners are the main example that carries a mandatory SASO energy-efficiency label. Most kettles, toasters, blenders and hair dryers do not, but this is set by category and can change, so we confirm whether a label applies to your product at assessment.

Does every corded appliance need a Saudi plug?

Yes. Corded appliances for the Saudi market must be fitted with a moulded BS 1363 (Type G) plug meeting SASO 2203. A different plug with a travel adaptor is not accepted and is a common reason appliances are held at customs.

How much does SABER certification for household appliances cost and how long does it take?

It depends mainly on whether complete safety (60335-1 + Part 2) and EMC reports exist for your exact model. When they do, a PCoC can often be arranged within a few working days. A fresh safety-plus-EMC programme for one appliance usually takes two to four weeks. Send your models, ratings and any 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 heating appliances (HS 8516 — kettles, toasters, irons, hair dryers, heaters), motor-driven kitchen appliances (HS 8509 — mixers, blenders, processors), vacuum cleaners (HS 8508), shavers and clippers (HS 8510) and small fans (HS 8414.51). We confirm the correct classification and the applicable particular standard for your exact product during assessment.

Get Your Household Appliances Certified

Send us your appliance models, the appliance type, the rated voltage and power, the HS code and any electrical safety, EMC or energy-efficiency test reports you hold. We will confirm the applicable IEC 60335 particular standard, the EMC and plug requirements, whether an energy label applies, review your testing, and coordinate the PCoC and each SCoC so your shipments clear Saudi customs without delay.

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