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SABER Certificate for Telecom, IT & Communication Equipment

Networking hardware, IT equipment and communication devices are regulated products in Saudi Arabia and are assessed for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility — and any device with wireless or radio functions also needs CITC type approval. We coordinate the full SABER PCoC and SCoC process.

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Is a SABER Certificate Required for Telecom & IT Equipment?

Yes. Routers, switches, servers, computers, printers, IP cameras, telephones and most communication devices are regulated 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.

These products are assessed for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Importantly, any product that transmits or receives radio signals — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, RFID — additionally requires type approval from the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CITC) before it can be sold or imported. A device can pass SABER safety requirements and still be held if the CITC radio approval is missing.

Telecom, IT and communication equipment prepared for SABER certification

Applicable Technical Regulations

Conformity runs through SABER registration on the Saudi platform, and wireless devices run through CITC in parallel. The exact requirements are confirmed at assessment from the device type and HS code.

  • Technical Regulation for Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances — electrical safety of IT and telecom equipment
  • Applicable safety standard — IEC/EN 62368-1 (audio/video, information and communication technology equipment)
  • EMC Technical Regulation — emission and immunity requirements (CISPR 32 / CISPR 35)
  • CITC type approval for any device with radio / wireless functions (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, RFID)
  • Energy-efficiency requirements where they apply to specific IT products
Wireless is the most common trap. If your product has any radio module, plan for CITC type approval alongside SABER — the two are separate approvals with separate evidence, and customs checks for both.

Testing Requirements

  • Electrical safety testing to IEC/EN 62368-1
  • EMC emission and immunity testing (CISPR 32 / CISPR 35)
  • Radio / RF testing for the wireless module (for CITC type approval)
  • SAR testing for certain body-worn or handheld wireless devices
  • Energy-efficiency testing where the product category requires it

Existing IECEE CB or CE reports may be reused if they cover the correct model and standards and are within validity. We assess your existing reports before arranging new product testing, so you only test what is genuinely missing.

SABER Certificate Requirements for Telecom & IT Equipment

A typical application uses the set below; our full documents required guide explains each item in more detail.

  • Commercial invoice and packing list
  • Product photographs showing model and rating label
  • Technical datasheet (power, interfaces, wireless bands where applicable)
  • HS code
  • Safety and EMC test reports
  • Radio test reports and CITC type-approval evidence for wireless devices
  • Manufacturer details and Declaration of Conformity where relevant
  • Saudi importer registration details

How We Help

  1. Confirm classification and whether the device is wireless

    We identify the device type, HS code and whether CITC type approval is required in addition to SABER.

  2. Review existing safety, EMC and radio reports

    We check whether your reports can be reused and identify any gaps for SABER and CITC.

  3. Coordinate testing across the required approvals

    We arrange safety, EMC and radio testing as needed and align the evidence for each approval.

  4. Obtain the PCoC and process each SCoC

    We coordinate the product certificate and process the shipment certificate for each consignment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my Wi-Fi or Bluetooth device need more than a SABER certificate?

Yes. Any device with a radio module needs CITC type approval in addition to the SABER certificate. The SABER PCoC covers electrical safety and EMC; CITC covers the radio spectrum use. Both must be in place before import.

Is a wired-only device (no wireless) simpler to certify?

Usually yes. A purely wired product — for example a managed switch or a wired IP phone — typically needs only the SABER safety and EMC route, without CITC radio approval. We confirm this from the product specification.

Can I reuse my CE or FCC test reports?

Often, in part. Safety (62368-1) and 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 certification cost and how long does it take?

It depends on the device and whether valid reports already exist, and wireless devices take longer because of the separate CITC approval. When acceptable reports are available the SABER PCoC can be arranged within a few working days. See our SABER certificate cost guide, or send your specification for a specific quote at no cost.

Which product types and HS codes does this cover?

This covers telephones and networking equipment (HS heading 8517), automatic data-processing machines and computers (HS heading 8471), printers and peripherals (HS heading 8443) and related communication devices. The precise HS code and whether the device is wireless affect the route, so we confirm the correct classification during assessment.