NEWS & MEDIA

PCP Press Releases and News Bulletins

26 Aug 2010: Saudi car importers shall provide Certificate of Conformity
(CoC) during shipment clearance

The Saudi Customs agency has called upon importers of new cars to provide certificate of conformity (CoC) issued by an approved body from the country of origin/export confirming their compliance to the Saudi standards from 1/1/1432H (7 December 2010) to avoid prevention of entry into Saudi Arabia.

Click on the below link to see a newspaper article in Arabic published in Al Riyadh newspaper on 17 August 2010 regarding this important matter:

http://www.alriyadh.com/2010/08/17/article552554.html

English translation of the newspaper article can be obtained on request. To obtain a translation, please contact the nearest Intertek office under contact us section

18 Feb 2010: Energy Efficiency Labelling Requirement by Saudi Authorities

The Saudi authorities have announced through Saudi national official gazette no. 4252 on strict implementation of energy efficiency labelling requirements for Air-conditioners, Washing Machines, Refrigerators and Freezers entering into Saudi Arabia.

This will be enforced from 27 April 2010.

18 Feb 2010: Saudi Regulation on EU Markings Country of Origin

Issuance of a circular related to fixing the country of production name on imported goods bearing mark of origin (EU), and non-acceptance of country of origin marking on stickers.

13 Jan 2010: Plugs and Sockets Requirements by Saudi Authorities

The Saudi Minister's Cabinet has issued decree No. 55 dated 21/2/1430H on the strict implementation of Saudi standards SASO 2203/2003 & SASO 2204/2003 for plugs and sockets entering into Saudi Arabia.

This will be enforced from 23 February 2010

05 Jan 2010: Intertek expands its Government Services in South China.

12 Feb 2009: Circular by Saudi Customs on Country of Origin Marking

Saudi Customs authority have issued to all their land, sea and airports circular No 72/11/m dated 18th January 2009 regarding country of origin marking.