Complimentary Webinar: SASO - New Process Overview through Testing and Certification

SASO stands for the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization. It is a technical government body in Saudi Arabia, established in 1972, responsible for regulating and supervising standardization, metrology, and quality activities related to all products prepared for sale in the Saudi Kingdom. The implementation of SALEEM and SABER will apply to all textile and clothing products that are within the scope of the Technical Regulation of Textile Products.

• Quality and Safety Standards: SASO ensures that imported goods meet specific quality and safety standards. Without a SASO Certificate of Conformity (CoC), goods cannot clear customs in Saudi Arabia. This certificate acts as a passport for the items, certifying that they have been successfully tested and inspected to meet the country’s standards.
• Obtaining a SASO CoC: For the process for obtaining a SASO CoC companies need to provide a signed and stamped commercial invoice, a certificate of origin, and other relevant documentation. Regular exporters may consider registering their products with the agency to expedite the process.
• Customs Inspection: Even with a SASO CoC, customs officials reserve the right to administer additional inspections and tests once the goods arrive in Saudi Arabia.
• SASO and Marketing Guidelines: SASO establishes labeling and marketing guidelines for goods in the Saudi market. The Ministry of Commerce implements these guidelines through inspection and test laboratories at ports of entry.

To navigate through these updates and regulations, our expert practitioner will delve into key aspects and extend his insights through a complimentary webinar, covering an elaborate account of the new developments & requirements of the SALEEM and SABER processes and further highlight how TÜV SÜD can support importers and brands to ease their journey.

Watch our on-demand webinar here!

Details:

• Date: Friday, 3rd May 2024
• Time: 2.30 pm IST
• Speaker: Mr. Tirtha Banerjee

Agenda:

• SALEEM - New process
• Documentation requirements
• Testing requirements
• Comparison between SASO and SALEEM new processes
• Q&A

Who should attend?

• QA / QC head
• Operations head
• Merchandising head
• Procurement head

Meet our expert:

Mr. Tirtha Banerjee

General Manager, Laboratory (Softlines)

Mr. Tirtha Banerjee currently works as General Manager, Laboratory for the Softlines division at TÜV SÜD South Asia since 2008. He is the technical head for Softlines laboratories (physical) across India and also oversees operations and P&L for non-food chemical laboratories at Gurugram, India. Tirtha represents the Service Line Committee globally, from South Asia laboratories for technical and process harmonization and is also responsible for sustainability development.

With a B.Tech degree in Textile Technology and over 21 years of industry-rich experience, Tirtha extensively handles consumer products, including fabrics, home textiles, garments, leather & footwear products, as part of his existing role at TÜV SÜD.