No. The SASO QM is mandatory for certain Regulated Products that are listed here below:
PRODUCTS REQUIRING MANDATORY SASO QM |
SASO QM ENFORCEMENT DATE |
TECHNICAL REGULATION TITLE & NUMBER |
1. All products and appliances within scope of the Technical Regulation |
15th April 2017 (6 months from the date of publication of the Technical Regulation in the Saudi Official Gazette) |
Liquified petroleum gas appliances and accessories MA-156-16-03-04 |
2. Low-Alloy Steel Rods (Reinforcement Iron) |
15th April 2017 (6 months from the date of publication of the Technical Regulation in the Saudi Official Gazette) |
Metals & Alloy products used in the construction M.A-156-16-03-01 |
3. Carbon-Steel Rods (Reinforcement Iron) |
4. Cement (a) |
9th September 2019 |
Hydraulic Binders (cement, gypsum, building limes), concrete and derivatives M.A-161-17-07-02 |
5. Ceramic Tiles (a) |
13th September 2019 |
Sanitaryware, Tiles, Bricks, Blocks & related products M.A-161-17-07-03 |
6. Aluminium composite panel for exterior and interior finishes |
23rd April 2020 (6 months from the date of publication of the Technical Regulation in the Saudi Official Gazette) |
Insulation and Cladding Materials MA-156-16-03-02 |
7. Electrical connections – plugs, sockets and cables |
Power Extensions – 7th August 2020 Cables and Sockets – 7th February 2021 |
GSO Technical Regulation for Low Voltage Appliances BD-142004-01 |
For all other Regulated Products, the SASO QM is optional.