Is a SABER Certificate Required for Kitchenware?
Yes. Cookware, pots and pans, utensils, tableware and most kitchenware are treated as regulated food-contact products on the SABER platform. A Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) is required before each shipment can obtain a Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) and clear Saudi customs.
Because these products come into direct contact with food, the assessment focuses on what can migrate from the material into food: heavy metals such as lead and cadmium from ceramic and glass glazes, coating safety for non-stick cookware, and the composition of metals and plastics. Electric kitchen appliances additionally follow the electrical-safety route.
Applicable Technical Regulations
Kitchenware conformity runs through SABER registration on the Saudi platform. The exact regulation and standards are confirmed at assessment from the material, product type and HS code.
- Food-contact material requirements — overall and specific migration limits for the material in contact with food
- Lead and cadmium release limits for ceramic, glass and enamelled cookware and tableware
- Non-stick coating safety requirements for coated cookware
- Composition and material-safety requirements for stainless steel, aluminium and plastic kitchenware
- Technical Regulation for Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment where the item is an electric kitchen appliance
Testing Requirements
- Lead and cadmium release testing for ceramic, glass and enamelled items
- Overall and specific migration testing for food-contact surfaces
- Non-stick coating safety and adhesion testing for coated cookware
- Material composition verification for stainless steel and aluminium
- Electrical safety testing for electric kitchen appliances
Existing test reports from an accredited laboratory may be accepted if they cover the correct material and decoration and are within validity. We assess existing reports before arranging new product testing, so you only test what is genuinely missing.
SABER Certificate Requirements for Kitchenware
A typical kitchenware application uses the set below; our full documents required guide explains each item in more detail.
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Product photographs showing the item, decoration and food-contact surface
- Technical datasheet stating material, coating and decoration
- HS code
- Migration and heavy-metal test reports
- Coating specification for non-stick cookware
- Manufacturer details and Declaration of Conformity where relevant
- Saudi importer registration details
How We Help
- Confirm classification and food-contact requirements
We identify the product type, HS code and which migration and heavy-metal requirements apply.
- Review materials and existing reports
We check the material, decoration and coating details against any existing reports and identify the gaps.
- Coordinate testing on the shipped product
We arrange testing on the actual material and decoration being exported, not a generic sample.
- Obtain the PCoC and process each SCoC
We coordinate the product certificate and process the shipment certificate for each consignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does plain stainless steel cookware need food-contact testing?
Usually a lighter assessment, but composition and migration can still be checked, especially for lower-grade steels. We confirm from the steel grade and product whether testing is required for your specific item.
Why is my decorated ceramic mug treated as higher risk?
Because glazes and decorations can release lead and cadmium into food and drink, especially near the rim and on the food-contact surface. Decorated and glazed ceramics are therefore tested for heavy-metal release.
Do non-stick pans have extra requirements?
Yes. Non-stick cookware is assessed for coating safety and adhesion in addition to the base-material checks, because the coating is the surface in contact with food. We include the coating specification in the assessment.
How much does kitchenware certification cost and how long does it take?
It depends on the material and whether valid migration and heavy-metal reports already exist. When acceptable reports are available a kitchenware PCoC can typically be arranged within a few working days. See our SABER certificate cost guide, or send your product details for a specific quote at no cost.
Which kitchenware types and HS codes does this cover?
This covers household articles of iron and steel (HS heading 7323), aluminium kitchenware (HS heading 7615), ceramic tableware and kitchenware (HS headings 6911–6912) and glassware for table or kitchen use (HS heading 7013). The precise HS code and material affect the applicable requirements, so we confirm the correct classification for your product during assessment.