The regulation in simple terms
Selling batteries in Saudi Arabia? Identify the battery’s chemistry and intended use, then match its model, markings and test evidence to the SASO requirements.
What does this mean for you?
- Identify the model, chemistry, weight and application.
- Gather reports, labels and production controls.
- Confirm the route with a SASO-accepted body and complete the applicable SABER steps.
An everyday example
A supplier importing car starter batteries should collect the ratings, batch safety information and production records before applying for Type 3 assessment.
Which products are covered?
Illustrative examples. Check the intended use, model and customs code against the regulation scope.
| Product category | Examples | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle starter batteries | Batteries used for starting or lighting in cars | Provide voltage, capacity and model details. |
| Portable cells | Consumer cells for devices such as calculators and torches | Check the portable category definition and identify chemistry and weight. |
| Rechargeable models | Portable rechargeable batteries where covered | Provide test evidence for the actual model and charging conditions. |
Product examples are not a complete classification. Read the official text and confirm the applicable scope before making an application.
Check the boundaries
Article 2 excludes specified military, medical equipment and space uses. Check industrial and traction batteries against the current SABER classification and applicable standards before choosing a route.
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How to get started
Use these practical steps to begin. The exact documents and tests depend on your product.
Identify the model, chemistry, weight and application.
Gather reports, labels and production controls.
Confirm the route with a SASO-accepted body and complete the applicable SABER steps.
Is a battery test report enough?
A test report supports the file. Type 3 also includes production assessment and continuing surveillance.
Certification route, factory audits & additional approvals
Start with the product group below. The scheme describes how conformity is assessed; it is not the same thing as a laboratory test report or a shipment certificate.
| Product group | Assessment scheme | Will a factory assessment be needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Covered electrical batteries | Type 3 — type + production assessment | Yes. Product/type review plus factory production assessment, an audit visit and ongoing surveillance, with production sampling/testing as required. |
Article 6 and Annexes 1–4.
Prepare these specific documents
Model specifications, chemistry, test reports, markings, batch safety data, production controls and supplier declaration.
Your certification steps
Follow only the assessment route applicable to your product group. Alternative routes below are not cumulative requirements.
Classify the product: identify its use, materials, age group where relevant, model, factory and HS code. Confirm the applicable row above and any overlapping regulation.
Build the technical file and close test gaps. Check that reports cover the actual model, material, operating conditions and applicable standards; complete labels, instructions, risk assessment and declarations.
Resolve additional approvals listed below. Confirm their model scope and sequence with the accepted body or authority; do not order duplicate certificates without checking the current procedure.
For Type 3, arrange the accepted body’s product/type review and factory production-process assessment, including the required audit visit and production sampling/testing. Close findings and plan continuing surveillance before relying on certification.
Complete the relevant SABER product registration and conformity/declaration procedure, then the applicable shipment certificate procedure before import. A test report or product approval alone is not a shipment certificate.
Keep approvals, declarations and records current. Notify the responsible body of changes to the model, materials, factory or production; complete the required surveillance for the route and renew approvals as applicable.
Other approvals to check
- Confirm dangerous goods transport documentation for the battery chemistry and mode of transport. Assess a host device separately if supplied with the battery.
Confirm the exact model, use and all applicable regulations with the accepted conformity-assessment body before booking tests or an audit. GoCertify supports preparation and coordination; the authorised body or authority makes the approval decision. ISO 9001 alone is not a product certificate or an automatic exemption from a required factory assessment.
Certification guidance reviewed:
Technical details and references
For a closer review, these notes point to the relevant provisions in the edition linked below.
Battery identification
Record chemistry, rechargeability, voltage and capacity. Check polarity and any applicable warning markings.
Articles 4–5.
Batch safety information
Prepare the applicable safety data for each production batch and information on collection and recycling.
Article 4 and Annex 2.
Production assessment
Covered batteries use Type 3 with assessment of production controls and surveillance.
Article 6 and Annex 3.
Edition and dates
- Document edition
- First edition, amendment 1. Official SASO English translation.
- Regulation published
- Amendment / update published
- GoCertify summary reviewed
The date is from the document cover. Check for later updates before shipping.
Official documents & sources
Technical Regulation for Electric Batteries
Official documents are issued by SASO. The explanations on this website are independent GoCertify guidance, not official translations or approvals.
Download PDF · English (2.3 MB)Download an unmodified copy of the official SASO regulation, hosted by GoCertify. The edition and dates shown above identify this copy.
GoCertify summary. The official Arabic regulation is the governing text.
- 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.