The regulation in simple terms
A bathroom tile, a clay roof tile and a washbasin can all fall within this regulation, although they have different uses and need different evidence. The aim is to make covered building products suitable and safe for their intended purpose.
Start with the material and use, rather than the catalogue name. A wall tile and a floor tile may look alike, but their performance requirements are not necessarily the same.
Does this apply to my product?
Article 2 covers bricks, tiles, ceramics, natural and artificial marble and stone, sanitary ware and related building products. It explicitly excludes cement tiles and cement bricks. Use the product definitions and Annex 1 to identify the relevant standard.
What does this mean for you?
- Manufacturers and importers need evidence linked to the actual material, model, dimensions and use.
- Ceramic tiles have a specific Saudi Quality Mark requirement; do not assume the general conformity certificate route is enough.
- Buyers should check the scope of the supplied documents and keep installation suitability separate from product certification.
An everyday example
A supplier offers matching tiles for a bathroom wall and a wet floor. The shared design does not prove they are interchangeable. Identify the intended location and review the relevant product standard and performance evidence for each.
Which products are covered?
These are examples from the scope and product standards. They are a starting point, not a complete classification or a promise that every similar item is covered.
| Product category | Examples | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic tiles | Ceramic wall and floor tiles | Identify the tile group, finish, size and intended use; check the Quality Mark scope. |
| Clay bricks and roof tiles | Covered clay bricks and clay roofing tiles | Identify material, dimensions and intended structural or roofing use. |
| Marble and stone | Covered natural or artificial stone and marble products | Record composition, processing, dimensions and intended building use. |
| Sanitary ware | Covered ceramic and non-ceramic washbasins, toilets and similar products | Identify material and model; review relevant safety and functional evidence. |
Product examples are not a complete classification. Read the official text and confirm the applicable scope before making an application.
Check the boundaries
Cement tiles and cement bricks are excluded from this regulation. Water-saving requirements may also need review for relevant sanitary products; this guide does not replace the separate water-efficiency regulation or building design requirements.
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How to get started
Use these practical steps to begin. The exact documents and tests depend on your product.
Prepare a product list with model references, materials, dimensions, photographs and intended uses; separate ceramic tiles from other products.
Collect manufacturer details, product-standard reports, marking and packaging information, the supplier declaration, risk assessment and origin information.
Confirm the current product classification and assessment route before arranging tests or shipment. For ceramic tiles, review the Saudi Quality Mark licence and its product coverage.
Does one certificate cover every tile in the same collection?
Not automatically. Check the product type, factory, model range, dimensions and intended uses listed in the certificate or licence. Similar colour or branding does not establish coverage.
Technical details and references
For a closer review, these notes point to the relevant provisions in the edition linked below.
Ceramic tiles versus other products
Article 6.2 requires the Saudi Quality Mark, or an equivalent mark recognized in the Kingdom, for ceramic tiles. Article 6.3 specifies Type 3 conformity assessment for the other covered products. Confirm current classification and any later requirements for the actual product.
Article 6.1–6.7; Annex 2.
Product standards and factory controls
Article 4 links requirements to Annex 1 product standards, including mechanical stability, fire safety, hygiene and safe use as relevant. It also requires an effective factory environmental management system; ISO 14001 certification is recognized as satisfying that particular requirement, not as a substitute for product approval.
Article 4.1–4.4; Annex 1-A.
Technical file and marking
Article 6.5 lists the supplier declaration, risk assessment and country of origin. Article 5 addresses supplier identification, appropriate warnings, storage information and batch or shelf-life details where relevant. Link supporting reports and documents to the supplied product.
Articles 5–6; Annex 3.
Edition and dates
- Document edition
- Second edition · Amendment 1
- Regulation published
- Amendment / update published
- GoCertify summary reviewed
The publication field identifies the edition/update date on the PDF cover; the amendment date identifies this downloaded copy. Our source-review date is separate and is not an implementation deadline. Check later notices and current SABER requirements for the actual product.
Official documents & sources
Technical Regulation for Building Materials — Part 4: Bricks, Tiles, Ceramics, Sanitary Ware and Related Products
Official documents are issued by SASO. The explanations on this website are independent GoCertify guidance, not official translations or approvals.
Download PDF · Arabic (2.2 MB)Download an unmodified copy of the official SASO regulation, hosted by GoCertify. The edition and dates shown above identify this copy.
Reading references: scope and the cement-product exclusion in Article 2, page 6; supplier obligations on pages 6–8; marking and conformity routes on page 9; standards and product list in Annex 1. The cover identifies the 22 March 2019 update and 14 January 2022 amendment.
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- SASO regulation catalogue (opens in a new tab)
- SABER regulations directory (opens in a new tab)
Product examples are not a complete classification. Read the official text and confirm the applicable scope before making an application.
The review date records when we checked these sources. It is not a promise that the regulator has made no subsequent changes. Official documents and later notices take precedence.