Manufacturers and suppliers must obtain the national recognition certificate for electro technical devices and components (IECEE) and the national recognition certificate for equipment and devices intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (IECEX) as of November 1, 2021, according to the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), to allow the admission and circulation of a number of products from customs outlets in the Kingdom's markets.

The following new products will be added to the list that requires the SASO IECEE/IECEx Recognition Certificate starting from 1st November 2021.

 Electro-technical devices and components - IECEE

• Circuit Breakers
• Cables for mobile phone chargers
• Electric Shavers
• Desktop Computers (PCs)

Equipment and devices intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres - IECEx

• Junction box (Electrical wire intersections) with cable connection points
• Control box with cable connection points
• Gas detectors, sensors and Gas detection systems
• Electrical plugs and other connecting devices
• Electric pumps
• Linear (fixed) lighting