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Understanding the Requirements for Apparel and Textile Exports to Saudi Arabia

June 23 & 24, 2020

Ahmed RazaCertification Technical Leader

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Webinar Agenda

1. QIMA Introduction

2. Implementation of SALEEM

3. Requirements

4. Required Technical Regulations and Test Approaches for Textile Exports to Saudi Arabia Market

5. Q & A

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Key Benefits of QIMA

Implementation of SALEEM

Saudi Arabia is subject to strict import regulations – all imported goods must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformity in order to clear Saudi Customs

Since January 1 2019, the certification process has been regulated by SASO under the Saudi Product Safety Program called SALEEM. The program is operated via a new online system called SABER

SABER has been implemented gradually since 2019. As each technical regulation (TR) is implemented, importers of related products are required to register their products in the system to obtain the Certificate of Conformity (CoC)

The government body responsible for the quality of goods imported to Saudi

Arabia

The online system for obtaining Product Certificate of Conformity and Shipment

Certificate of Conformity

The Saudi Product Safety Program implemented by

SASO that certifies compliance with product standards

SASO SALEEM SABER

SALEEM Program Overview

SASO Certification License

Asia & Australia

North & South America

Middle East

Europe

QIMA – An Approved Accredited SASO Certification Body

https://saber.sa/home/CBOrganizations

Technical Regulations

Stipulates product characteristics, production methods and manufacturing processes – including mandatory usage regulations

Over 30 different technical regulations have been issued

All products covered by technical regulations are classified as Regulated Products

Other products are classified as Non-Regulated Products

The complete list of approved technical regulations can be viewed here: https://saber.sa/home/regulations

Website: https://saber.sa/

All products must be registered via the SABER online system created by SASO

Importers are able to use SABER to request Product Certificates and Shipment Certificates for regulated products

SABER – Electronic Certification System

Implementing the SALEEM Program via SABER

SABER Implementation

Basic registration must be completed for all products, including textile products

Search for products by product description or HS code

Add Product name and model number

Add country of origin

Add manufacturer name/address and trademark

Add product images (optional)

Product Registration (HS Code, category),

Risk level classification by system based

on HS code

Regulated ProductObtain Type

Approval Certificate (PCoC)

Shipment Certificate Of Conformity

(SCOC)

Ready to Import

Product Registration Requirements

Select from registered textile products

Apply Category request as per groupings based on fiber composition (Natural fiber, animal fiber etc..)

Provide technical documentation (product test report, technical description and images, etc.)

Select QIMA (Conformity Assessment Body), depending on export region

Compliance procedures will be implemented in accordance with Saudi Technical Regulations

Certificate Requirements for Textile Products

on HS code

(SCOC)Ready to Import

SABER Category

Testing Approach

By manufacturer

By brand

By country of origin

By fiber content

E.g. 100% cotton, 100% polyester etc..

1. Grouping

To reduce the number of PCoCs required to import products to Saudi Arabia, importers can group items by the following characteristics:

Number of PCoC

Examples; 1

50 types of t-shirts

Same HS CodeSame brandSame Country of originSimilar fiber composition

T-shirts with Printed Pattern

Different styles (long-sleeved, short-sleeved, high color, v-color, printed pattern)Different colors

Only issue one Product Certificate (PCoC)

Examples; 2

4 types of knit pullovers

Same HS CodeSame brand4 Country of origin Cambodia, Bangladesh, China, VietnamSame fiber composition

Knit Pullover

Different styles (long-sleeved, short-sleeved, high color, v-color, printed pattern)Different colors

Issue four individual Product Certificates (PCoC)

Shipment documentation includes invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading

Regulated textile products – issue product certification

For regulated textile products, the shipment certificate must be issued by the Conformity Assessment Body (CB)

on HS code

(SCOC)Ready to Import

Requirements for Shipment Certificates

on HS code

(SCOC)

Ready to Import

SABER ImplementationReady to Import

Pay SASO Fee to download Shipment COC

Submit to Saudi Customs / broker

From 1st July, SABER will be integrated to FASAH https://www.fasah.sa/trade/home/en/index.html

What is FASAH, and How Does it Affect You?

Integrated Import and Export PlatformCustoms clearanceNo Hidden feesClearance within 24 Hrs.

Required documentationExported textile

products

HS CODE ✓

ImagesProduct and marking labels

Technical documentation• Test reports• Risk assessment report• Factory audit report (kids ware &

undergarments) • QMS certificate (ISO 9001/ISO

14001) – Where applicable

Product design, dimensions, drawings, specification images (if applicable)

What’s required for a Product Certificate Approval ?

Required Technical Regulations and Test Approaches

for Textile Exports to Saudi Arabia

Textile TR(M.A-164-18-05-02)

Regulated Products

Compliance with technical regulations must be demonstrated via the SABER platform

Textile Technical Regulations

Test Item Standard

Product accessories (such as buttons and cords/yarns of children’s cloths) – Cords and drawstrings

*For Children’s Clothes only

Annex No. (1) Table (B), No. 64 (EN-14682)

pH Value Annex No. (1), Table (B), No 43 (ISO 3071)

Color Fastness to domestic and commercial laundering

*White textile is exempted

Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 47 (ISO 105-C06)

Color Fastness to rubbing

Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 46 (ISO 105-X12)

Color Fastness to perspiration

Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 76 (ISO 105-E04)

Color Fastness to saliva

*For Children’s Clothes only*White textile is exempted

DIN 53160-1

Formaldehyde Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 48, 49 (ISO 14184-1, ISO 14184-2)

Phenols Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 51 (ISO 17070)

Heavy metals Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 66 (EN 71-3)

Flame retardants Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 59, 60 (ISO 17881-1, ISO 17881-2)

Textile Technical Regulations

Test Item Standard

Insecticides, herbicides and fungicides

*For natural materials only (e.g. cotton, wool, linen, etc.)

Annex No. (1) Table (B), No. 41, 42, 65 (GSO 1956, GSO 1957, SASO-2779)

Azo Dyes

Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 68, 69, 70, 71(ISO 14362-1, ISO 14362-3, ISO 17234-1, ISO 17234-2)

Carcinogenic dyes and Disperse dyes

Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 56, 57, 58(ISO 16373-1, ISO 16373-2, ISO 16373-3)

Organochlorine compounds

Phthalates Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 61, 72 (ISO 14389)

Organotin compounds Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 62, 73 (ISO 17353)

Flame-resistant materials of Tent Fabric- Fire retardant or With claim of flame-resistance

Annex No. (1), Table (B), No. 36 (SASO-645)

Labeling or Marking

Size of designation of clothes ISO 8559-1, ISO 8559-2, EN 13402-3

Fiber content testing and verification ISO 1833 series, ISO 17751, ISO TR11827, ISO 17881-26

Care Label with verification ISO 3758

Factory Audit Approach

Only Children’s Products and Undergarments requires a factory audit

Factory audit should be conducted every year

It is Manufacturing audit to make sure the quality of the product.

Factory should have ISO 14001 or able to demonstrate implementation of EMS

Need to book 48 hr prior actual date

Number of Factory Audits

Risk Assessment by Certified Body

By brand

By product type

By country of origin

New upcoming requirement

Photos should include Clear photo of the (each model):Productmarking labelBarcode or QR Code (if any).Trademark

Product Photos

Shipment Conformity Certificate for Regulated Products

Shipment Conformity Certificate for Imported Products

Without a SABER certificate, products cannot be imported into Saudi Arabia

1. The importer registers for a SABER account. Note that SABER account registration is only available to importers

2. All imported products must be registered on the SABER system using the free ‘Basic Registration’ function

3. The importer applies for a product certificate (regulated) which is valid for 1 year QIMA Fee: SAR 2,000 + SAR 500 SADAD)

4. The shipment certificate ; SAR 350 SADAD

SABER Pricing

Questions & Answers

Email: certification@qima.com

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Thank You!

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