The regulation in simple terms
Protective equipment must match the hazard it is meant to protect against. A glove for one task may offer no suitable protection against another. This regulation sets requirements for covered equipment and clothing intended to protect users’ health and safety.
Begin with the protection claim, intended users and actual working conditions. A photograph, material description or general safety logo cannot establish the protection level of a particular model.
Does this apply to my product?
Article 2 covers the protective equipment and clothing referenced in Annex 1. It excludes items intended for medical or military use. Review borderline products by their intended purpose, not simply their appearance.
What does this mean for you?
- Manufacturers and importers need evidence that supports the declared hazard and protection level.
- Workplace buyers should check suitability, fit, instructions and maintenance against their own risk assessment. Regulatory conformity alone does not select the right equipment for every task.
An everyday example
A glove tested for mechanical work is offered for handling chemicals. Do not assume the old report supports the new claim. Review the chemicals, exposure conditions and relevant resistance evidence with a competent specialist.
Which products are covered?
Examples below are drawn from Annex 1. Each model must be matched to the relevant protection requirements and product standard.
| Product category | Examples | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Firefighting clothing and equipment | Covered firefighter clothing, gloves and footwear | Identify the specific model, protection claims and compatible equipment. |
| Eye and face protection | Covered welding filters and eye/face protectors | Match the filter or protector to the hazard and operating conditions. |
| Protective clothing | Covered clothing for chemical or molten-metal hazards | Identify the claimed resistance, materials, seams and use limitations. |
Product examples are not a complete classification. Read the official text and confirm the applicable scope before making an application.
Check the boundaries
Ordinary workwear is not automatically PPE. Medical and military use are excluded here. Confirm the intended protective function and whether another regulation also applies.
GoCertify
How to get started
Use these practical steps to begin. The exact documents and tests depend on your product.
Send model numbers, photographs, intended hazards, protection levels, sizes, materials and manufacturer details.
Collect model-specific reports, design information, risk assessment and the list of applied standards; review claimed limitations.
Prepare Arabic instructions for use, storage and maintenance, then confirm the certification route and technical-file completeness.
Does a certificate mean the equipment suits every workplace?
No. The employer or user must still select equipment suitable for the actual hazard, fit and working conditions, and follow the manufacturer’s limitations and maintenance instructions.
Technical details and references
For a closer review, these notes point to the relevant provisions in the edition linked below.
Match claims to essential requirements
Articles 4–5 refer to essential health and safety requirements in Annex 2 and standards in Annex 1. Define protection category and levels and assess reasonably foreseeable use, not only the ideal intended task.
Articles 4–5, page 6; Annexes 1–2.
Conformity scheme and technical file
Article 7 specifies Type 3 assessment under ISO/IEC 17067. The file includes the supplier declaration, risk assessment, origin, drawings and component descriptions, applied standards and intended-use description.
Article 7, page 8; Annexes 3–4.
Arabic instructions and product information
Article 5 requires instructions at least in Arabic, or Arabic and English together. Articles 5–6 address safe use, maintenance, supplier and origin information, protection level, hazard type and necessary warnings.
Articles 5–6, pages 7–8.
Edition and dates
- Document edition
- First edition · Amendment 2
- Regulation published
- Amendment / update published
- GoCertify summary reviewed
Publication and amendment dates are taken from the downloaded PDF cover. The source-review date records our check; it is not a new legal update or an implementation deadline.
Official documents & sources
Technical Regulation for Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing
Official documents are issued by SASO. The explanations on this website are independent GoCertify guidance, not official translations or approvals.
Download PDF · Arabic (3 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 exclusions on page 5; protection requirements on page 6; instructions and markings on pages 7–8; assessment and file on page 8; product standards from page 12 and essential requirements in Annex 2.
- View official source at SASO (opens in a new tab)
- 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.