Update on Energy Efficiency Requirements of Exports of Electricals to Saudi Arabia

Following the previous circular issued by SASO which requires compliance of electrical motors to the energy efficiency requirements per SASO IEC 60034-30. Exporters/Manufacturers should ensure that testing of electrical motors under the scope of the Energy Efficiency Standards is performed by SASO-approved laboratories.

SASO also announced the exemption of Electric motors imported as integral components for manufacturing a final product locally in Saudi (e.g. air conditioners, pumps, etc.).

Air Conditioners, Washing Machines, Freezers & Refrigerators

All Exporters of Air-conditioners, Washing machines, Freezers and Refrigerators should meet the minimum star rating in addition to compliance with the respective SASO standards for Energy Efficiency Labelling. 

Lighting Products and Lamps

SASO has recently approved a technical regulation regarding the energy efficiency requirements for imported and locally manufactured lighting products in Saudi. Compliance with the technical regulations will start in the second quarter of 2016. The scope covers lamps working with flashing lighting and halogen techniques, Compact Fluorescent lamps (CFLi) and light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.

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