CoC - Certificate of Conformity

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CDG is a pioneer company for saber certification in India.
WHAT IS SALEEM?

SALEEM stands for Saudi product safety programme. SALEEM is concerned with the safety of products in the Saudi market. SALEEM in Arabic indicates that the product is safe, secure and free of flaws that may directly or indirectly harm individuals, society or the environment.

The new Saudi product safety programme (SALEEM) issues a new SASO certificate, which replaces the current product certification program where products are classified as per the risk level into regulated and non-regulated products.

Based on the severity and risk, SASO has issued several technical regulations for specified products. The technical regulations have listed the requirements and SASO certificate schemes for each product category.

 WHAT IS SABER?

SABER is an online portal where importers, notifies bodies and Saudi Customs are involved in certificate issuance for both Product and Shipment certificates. The SABER certificates are used to clear the consignments from the customs. Also, invoices are issued in the SABER portal.

This importer-based portal registers products and issues SABER certification for products and shipment. All shipments to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must have the SABER certificate of conformity.

Initially, the SASO/SABER Programme was supported only by SABER, the online registration platform through which importers register the product models intended for import. SABER is an e-platform that links traders, importers to accredited certification bodies (CDG) to get conformity certificates enabling shipment authorization and product compliance as per Saudi requirements.

As of 1st of July 2020, the shipment process into Saudi Arabia has been simplified and faster through the linking of FASAH and SABER platforms. FASAH is a Single Window system that enables importing and exporting across Saudi borders.

SASO CERTIFICATION SERVICES BY CDG:

CDG is a notified SASO certification body, which means we can provide a one stop solution from Importer Registration to certification under the SALEEM scheme. As a SASO certificate provider in India, we strive to offer comprehensive and competitive services and certification packages with the following services:

·         Handling facility (Importer) registration process

·         Handling product registration (Listing) process

·         Testing of products (As per the risk assessment)

·         Factory Auditing

·         Issuing Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC)

·         Issuing Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC)
Complete Account Managing which includes all the above services

·         Awareness programs on SALEEM / SABER for the Importer and Exporter

CDG is a SASO certificate issuing authority in India. Therefore, we can provide a one-stop solution to SASO certification for customers for the SALEEM Scheme.

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CDG provides SASO certificate of conformity in India.

 

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia requires that all consignments of products that are covered by a Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) Technical Regulation and that are to be exported to the country should be issued with a Product Certificate, and that every consignment should be accompanied by a Shipment Certificate. These certificates signify compliance with the applicable standards and technical regulations.

 

With the development of the Saudi Product Safety Program (SALEEM), SASO has implemented SABER, an electronic conformity assessment platform. SASO encourages the Trade to use this platform to request and obtain both Product and Shipment Certificates for goods falling under SASO Technical Regulations, and to request and obtain a Self Declaration and a Shipment Certificate for goods not covered by any SASO Technical Regulation.

PROGRAMME SCOPE:

• Ensure conformity of certain imported products to the applicable technical regulations and standards;

• All subject imported regulated products must be issued a Product and a Shipment Certificate (SC) issued under the SABER system of

SASO.

• Products not covered by a Technical Regulation can obtain a Consignment-Based Technical Assessment Certificate, to demonstrate compliance of the product with the SASO and/or International Standards

FORMS OF ATTESTATION:

A Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) issued within SABER system is a requirement before any Shipment Certificate can be issued to a regulated product intended to be shipped to Saudi Arabia.

A Shipment Certificate (SC) issued within the SABER system is required for every shipment of regulated product/s into Saudi Arabia.

PURPOSE OF ATTESTATION (PCoC and SC):

The Shipment Certificate (SC) is needed for Customs clearance of the imported goods (mandatory document)

• The Product Certificate of Conformity provides the Saudi authorities with a basis for conducting post-market Surveillance in the Saudi Arabia market.

TESTING:

Test reports:

As part of the conformity assessment process, as defined in each of the relevant SASO Technical Regulation, a product shall be required to be tested as per the applicable SASO (or equivalent) standard to it. CDG shall validate the qualifications of the testing laboratory that will conduct the tests, as per the applicable requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. Should test reports for the suvject products are presented, such test reports shall require validation before they are considered, as per the following:

- Credentials of the testing laboratory that performed the tests;

- Reference standard/s used in the testing, especially if not the same as the SASO-designated standards;

- Age of the test report (note: old test reports may be required to be supplemented with additional documents, e.g. Bill or Materials, Certification of no change in material, design and production, etc.;

- Brand, model names, product reference codes in the test reports, expecially if not exactly the same as the product being applied for certification (note: CDG might require supplemental documentations to correlate the product to the test report, e.g. Product Identity Declarations (PID), etc.)

 

STANDARDS

Applicable standards (as defined under each SASO Technical Regulation):

• SASO (Saudi Arabian Standards Organization) Standards

• GSO (Standardization Organization for GCC) Standards

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CDG provides SALEEM/SABER certification for Export to Saudi Arabia.

Exporting to Saudi Arabia? Let us guide you through the SASO/SABER conformity assessment process, and the steps you need to take to get your goods certified for export.

 

With the development of the Saudi Product Safety Program (SALEEM), SASO has implemented SABER, an electronic conformity assessment platform. SASO encourages the Trade to use this platform to request and obtain both Product and Shipment Certificates for goods falling under SASO Technical Regulations, and to request and obtain a Self Declaration and a Shipment Certificate for goods not covered by any SASO Technical Regulation.

 

The SASO/SABER (SALEEM) aims to protect the businesses from fraud and ensure that products are free from defects that may affect the health and safety of consumers. It includes a two-stage certification process to export products into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:

 Product Certificate of Conformity (PCOC)

 Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCOC)

 Step-by-Step Process

 The importer enters his company details on SABER Platform

 Selection of CDG as your prefered Certification Body

 CDG accesses the SABER platform and checks the requests

 CDG guides you on how to register your products on SABER Platform to obtain your PCOC.

 CDG helps you to upload of your product documentation on SABER Platform.

 At CDG, we offer various services to help clients through the process of complying with Saudi Technical Regulations and Saudi Standards. Depending on the nature of the product, CDG may assist you by:

 

Acting as a SASO-accredited Certification Body to issue Product Certificates and handle Shipment Certificates for all products covered by a Technical Regulation in all regions of the world

 Populating the SABER system with all the products the importer intends to bring to the local Saudi Market; it is mandatory that these be registered into SABER before a Product Certificate can be issued

 Issuing Technical Assessment reports for products not falling under any Technical Regulation, to back up any claims of compliance to relevant Saudi standards.

 CDG is a SASO-accredited Certification Body and has been assisting SASO and the Ministry of Commerce and Investment with product conformity assessment matters.

 Our extensive experience in managing conformity assessment programs around the world enables us to offer efficient, comprehensive and tailored solutions to exporters and make sure their shipments are in conformity with applicable requirements.

 CDG has been accredited by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO) SASO, in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa regions, to ensure the compliance to the applicable standards of all regulated products imported into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 Your dedicated CDG coordinator will check your documentation and schedule the testing, inspection and /or audit when required

 After satisfactory results, CDG will issue the product certificate (valid one year)

 CDG will issue the shipment certificate for each of your shipments.

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CDG is a leading SASO certification agency in Mumbai.

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO) has implemented the Saudi Product Safety Programme (SALEEM) by launching the SABER platform for online Certification for Exports to Saudi Arabia. SASO has published a list of Technical Regulations covering various products, The products covered by the Technical Regulations are referred to as Regulated Products. Saudi Arabia has introduced a new system, called SABER, for the registration of goods and issuance of Certificate of Conformity Certificates prior to import.

 

A SASO Certificate of Conformity is a document used to clear shipments at Saudi Arabia customs. This certificate confirms that the goods being shipped comply with the relevant safety and quality regulations set by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO).

 

Why CDG 

At CDG we manage every step of the export document process, including the mandatory Certificates of Conformity required for customs clearance. With a team of SASO experts making sure certificate issuance is fast and simple.  So you don’t have to worry about unexpected charges, delays in the supply chain, or company blacklisting at customs.

 

Which products require a SASO Certificate of Conformity?

A SASO Certificate of Conformity is required for all commodities, apart from the below specified categories:

A) Foods and agricultural products.

B) Medicines, Medical devices and equipment.

C) Crude oil.

D) Military goods.

 

TERMINOLOGY

Product Certification of Conformity (PCoC)

This SABER Certificate of Conformity is issued to register a product for one year. Obtaining this certificate is mandatory only for Regulated Products, and it is valid for one year. Once the regulated product obtains the Product Certification of Conformity (PCoC), it will be eligible to obtain the Shipment Certification of Conformity (SCoC).

Shipment Certification of Conformity (SCoC)

The Shipment Certification of Conformity (SCoC) is mandatory to issue for each shipment of Regulated and Non-regulated products. It is valid for one shipment only.

Regulated and Non-regulated Products

Regulated Products falls within a specific technical regulation. Non-regulated products are not included in technical regulations.

CDG as a certified body

CDG notified by The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO).

 

STEPS OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Step 1: Importer Registration

Registering Importer information in the SABER portal

Assigning contact officers

Step 2: Adding Products

Adding product information in the SABER portal as well as the product photos

Products are classified to Regulated or Non-regulated based on HS code

Step 3: Product Certification of Conformity (PCoC) Request and Issuance (Applicable only for Regulated Products)

Step 4: Shipment Certificate of Conformity Request and Issuance (Applicable for Regulated and Non-regulated Products)

CDG will check the compliance of the product and will issue the Shipment Certificate of Conformity.

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CDG provides Egypt CoC certification in India.

GOEIC aims to protect Egyptian consumers, the environment and the country's reputation by employing the latest techniques and procedures to inspect, test and certify products exported to the country. To achieve this, GOEIC collaborates with other Ministry of Trade and Industry stakeholders to facilitate the movement of goods, develop Egyptian industries, encourage exports and raise the competitiveness of Egyptian products.

Certification Services CDG certification services help ensure that your consignments, products or management systems comply with local and international standards or regulations.The compliance of a consignment, product or management system is mandatory, and helps differentiate a business from less reputable suppliers. But local and national standards and regulations are constantly changing, increasing the complexity for businesses.CDG certification and conformity assessment services guarantee compliance by both helping businesses and manufacturers improve their management processes and by bringing products in-line with all relevant standards.

A mark or Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by CDG ensures products and services attest to quality, health and safety and environmental standards. Which builds confidence among a client’s customers.
Sustainability Services Our sustainability services enable clients to demonstrate a commitment to good environmental, social and safety practices and certify their business across a range of sustainability standards.Sustainability certification systems have become increasingly important to help encourage more sustainable products, businesses, and supply chains. Certification by CDG allows clients to prove their commitment to sustainability in their industry, as well as demonstrate it with the use of certification marks
Benefits
Our programmes provide numerous advantages for both Governments as well as exporters and importers.For Governments, we help to:• Eliminate customs bottlenecks in importing country• Reduce storage issues at ports• Guarantee all imported products are compliant with international and local standards• Reinforce consumer safety• Build local customs competencies through training and capacity building programmes• Ensure conformity with WTO Technical Barriers to Trade agreementFor Exporters / Importers, we help to:• Provide faster customs clearance• Reduce need for local laboratory analysis or additional testing• Offer better consumer protection against dangerous, substandard or counterfeit products• Protect local industry from unfair competition due to poor quality imports  Physical Inspection of Goods
CDG will carry out a physical inspection of the goods and/or supervise the container loading, as required

Upon successful passing of the inspection, CDG will seal the containers if required (e.g. FCL). The exporter must then submit their Final Documents to CDG: both the Transport Documents and the Commercial Invoice. Upon receipt of these documents, CDG will issue the exporter a Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
If the inspection fails, CDG will advise exporters of corrective action(s) needed to pass the inspection. If corrective action is taken, and the necessary documents are submitted (see above), CDG will issue a Certificate of Conformity (CoC). Otherwise, if you still fail to meet the requirements, CDG will issue a Non Conformity Report (NCR) to the exporter.

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Get Egypt conformity certification for exopt to Egypt.

GOEIC Conformity Assessment Programme CDG is authorised by the General Organisation for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) to issue a Certificate of Conformity for exports of regulated products to Egypt.Since 2012, we have been an accredited GOEIC company, entitled to accompany both export and import businesses through the Certificate of Conformity process.Initially, the Egyptian government required companies exporting leather and textile goods to the country to be registered with the General Organisation for Export & Import Control (GOEIC).
In 2016, the Egyptian Ministry of Trade & Industry expanded the list of products covered by GOEIC among widespread changes to the customs clearance procedures. In order to continue to export to Egypt, factories, manufacturers or trademark owners of regulated products had to register with GOEIC. Our accreditation allows us to continue guiding exporters to Egypt despite the new regulations.
GOEIC Regulated ProductsProducts subject to the Egyptian verification of conformity programme include:• Textiles• Shoes• Leather bags• Cosmetic and hygiene products• Detergents• Construction material• Carpets and floor coverings• Furniture• Kitchenware• Electric and electronic products• Bicycles and motorcycles• Toys• WatchesIn case of doubt, please contact us to determine if your products are subject to regulation.
Egypt Conformity Assessment Process
CDG is a trusted partner to the Egyptian government and our mandate covers the physical inspection, sampling and testing of goods at laboratories accredited as per ISO 17025.
We can also conduct factory audits to ensure production is compliant with Egyptian standards.To assess the conformity of a shipment, the Verification of Conformity process will take one of the two following routes, depending on the profile of the exporter:• Route A for exporters with infrequent shipments• Route B for exporters with regular shipments.

Verification of Conformity
CDG verification of conformity service helps ensure that shipments conform to local importing standards in order to be cleared at destination.CDG runs a series of verification of conformity programmes. Each is designed to ensure that the quality and safety regulations of an importing country are met, thereby protecting consumers and the environment while at the same time building a business’s reputation.CDG commitment to our clients is clear. CDG issue a Certificate of Conformity (COC) as quickly as possible to guarantee the quality and safety of a shipment, and ensure its smooth clearance through customs.CDG assess conformity before a shipment sets sail, from diligent verification of documentation and sample collection for laboratory analysis to physical inspections of goods.CDG teams are on the ground, ready and able to guide a client through local procedures, quickly, accurately and with maximum efficiency.Once conformity is established, CDG issue the Certificate of Conformity mandated by the government of the importing country. This certificate prevents the shipment from being rejected and allows importers to clear their goods.

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WHAT IS EGYPTIAN GOEIC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY ?

Companies that have completed their registration with the GOEIC (General Organization of Export and Import Control) which is a governmental institution in Egypt, have started to obtain a Certificate of Conformity / CoC for their each shipment.

GOEIC Regulated Products (as per Decree 961)

    Garments
    Ready-made clothes
    Floor covers & carpets
    Home textiles
    Shoes
    Leather bags

Exempted Products include wallets, belts, bags in textile, wristlets (we here mean bracelets). If the wallets and belt products are present in the same shipment along with other subject goods, they must be reported on the Certificate of Conformity (COC), so as to be also subject to conformity assessment and testing. In case the wallets and belts are shipped in a separate shipment, no COC needs to be issued for them.

GOEIC – General Organization of Export and Import Control, require that all producers, manufacturers, exporters register their products and issue a certificate of inspection ( COI ) – by an approved GOEIC partner to access the Egyptian markets & pass the Egyptian custom, all regulated products were listed in the ministerial decree No. 991/2015 – 992/2015 – 43/2016.

GOEIC Regulated Products (as per Decree 991)

    Textile products
    Cosmetics and hygiene products
    Detergents
    Kitchenware
    Construction products
    Furniture
    Bicycles and motorcycles
    Toys
    Electric & electronic products
    Influx transformers
    Padlocks and locks
    Low pressure regulators for household use
    LPG cylinders valves manually operated (by hand)
    Low voltage cables
    Welding wireFluorescent ballast
    Energy saving lamps
    Dry batteries
    Sealed batteries (emergency flashlight battery)
    Golf Batteries
GOEIC registration - How to obtain Egypt certificate of conformity

    First step: Exporters or Egypt importers call export2gulf to fill in the application form and upload the following documents:
        proforma invoice
        packing list
        product quality documents such as test reports and laboratory qualification certificates (ISO 17025 accreditation)
        technical parameter tables
        factory ISO certificates (if any)
    Second step: Export2gulf will review the application and determine the applicable standards
    Third step: If testing is needed, it can be carried out in the accredited laboratory, Export2Gulf coordinates sampling and implements laboratory testing
    Fourth step: Export2gulf will coordinate and arrange for the on-site inspection by the inspector closest to the inspection site after the above steps are completed, and all costs shall be paid by the applicant
    Fifth step: After the inspection is completed, the exporter submits the final documents (commercial invoice and packing list) to the inspection body
    Sixth step: Inspection body issue the certificate of inspection for product clearance at customs in Egypt.

Additional Information:

• Delivery Time: 30 days

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What is the SABER System?

SABER is a mandatory requirement for companies registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) who will import products for trade or use. The SABER portal system is a new mandatory importer-based computer system facilitating online certification of imports into Saudi Arabia. The long-term plan is for the SABER platform to become the only verification system for clearing goods through Saudi Arabian customs and replace the SASO COC. All shipments arriving into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will require a Product COC and a Shipment COC to be issued through SABER.

In 2018, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) implemented an enhanced conformity assessment system, called SALEEM, covering multiple industry sectors, including electrical/electronic products. The SALEEM program includes requirements to ensure the quality and safety of electrical products in the KSA market focused on electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and energy efficiency.  Under the program, SASO developed SABER, a central online repository system whereby all imported products are registered.

Implementing the SABER system regulations will create a shift in who is responsible for arranging the customs clearance of the goods. It is now the importing company's responsibility based in Saudi Arabia (KSA) to register their company, products, and shipments on the SABER portal.

A Saber certificate is a requirement. Certification of Conformity

Product (registration) Certificate: The first step in the SABER platform is to register the products based on classification, whether it is regulated or non-regulated. This registration will be valid for one year and will be issued a product (registration) certificate.

Shipment Certificate: Once the product is registered, importers will have to issue a shipment certificate each time the product is imported into the kingdom. The shipment certificate will be valid for only one time for the import it is issued on.

Required documents for a shipment certificate on SABER portal:

A commercial invoice (Commercial invoice number and invoice value will be mentioned on the shipment certificate)

Packing list (product details like quantity and gross weight will be mentioned on the shipment certificate).

 

Product Certification of Conformity (PCoC)

The product certification of conformity (PCoC) is issued online in the SABER platform for every regulated product, as per the applicable product standards defined in the relevant technical regulation. The process for obtaining a PCoC is:

Importer adds product information on the SABER platform.

Importer selects CDG for issuance of PCoC and pays related fees.

The CDG accesses the SABER platform to check for importer requests.

CDG facilitates the conformity assessment process and liaises with the exporter for submission of all substantiating documents.

The CB verifies the results and uploads qualifying valid documents into the system.

PCoC is issued online in SABER; it is valid for a period of one (1) year.

Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC)

very regulated product included in the shipment will be verified by the CDG to ensure there is an existing valid PCoC for the product. If a valid PCoC is confirmed, an SCoC is issued. The process includes the following steps: 

Importer sends online request, via SABER, to obtain SCoC for importing products into KSA

CDG verifies if there is valid PCoC for every regulated product

If PCoC is verified, the CDG confirms in SABER that it has been found to be true

Importer pays SCoC fees.

SCoC is issued online in SABER, valid for that specific shipment only.

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CDG is a leading SASO certification agency in India.
SABER is a Web-based tool design by SASO for the implementation of SALEEM Program. Suppliers can use the SABER System to apply to CDG for Products & Shipments certification, and CDG can use SABER to issue CoCs to suppliers. SABER, which is expected to be available for use sometime in February 2018, will also act as a database for Product & Product Shipment Certificates of Conformity.

SALEEM-Program for Saudi ArabiaEnsure efficient mandatory SALEEM certification for your products and shipments with our support servicesFollowing the ‘Saudi Arabia Vision 2030’, the ‘Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization’ (SASO has set two strategic objectives, as part of the related ‘Saudi National Transformation Program 2020’:Build consumer confidence in product sold in the market.Guarantee the fair trade between the buyer and the seller.To achieve those two strategic objectives, the “Launch of the Saudi Product Safety Program" (called “SALEEM" was initiated). Under this program, SASO will be issuing ‘Technical Regulations’ (TR) for the specific products, based on their nature, application, safety and performance aspects, with a focus on risks to consumers and the environment. The TRs include binding clauses which describe the Technical Requirements, Applicable Standards, and Conformity Assessment Procedures (CAPs) that shall be complied with. Compliant products to be placed on the Saudi market may be provided with a Product Certificate of Conformity (CoC), in preparation of Shipment Certificates of Conformity (CoC) required for Shipments of those certified products.
To successfully implement Saleem Program, SASO has introduced SABER System, a web-based portal for the issuance of Product COC and Shipment COCs.The Certification process both of Products and Shipments starts with the Suppliers application via the SABER system. One of the following three Conformity Assessment Procedure (CAP) is defined in the applicable Technical Regulation:
Type 1a (Type test / ‘Attestation of Conformity’ applies to samples tested only)Type 3 (Type test / Periodic testing of products from the point of production / Periodic assessment of the production process)Type 5 – see ‘Saudi Quality Mark (SQM)'-schemeThe Shipment CoC of the registered Products, issued by a Recognized Conformity Assessment Body like CDG, indicates the quantity and further shipping information.
Product Scope• Sanitary Ware and other Construction Products Materials and Surfaces in Contact with Food• Paint, Thinner and Household Detergents • Electric Batteries and other Low-Voltage Equipment• Degradable Plastic Products • Solar Photovoltaic Systems• Textile and Personal Protective Equipment • Automotive Spare Parts and Motor Lubricating Oils• Toys, Playground Amusement and Fairground Equipment • Electric and customized vehicles, trailers and trailer protective devices.