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Saudi Arabia’s RoHS Recast (SASO RoHS 2025) marks a turning point for manufacturers, importers, and distributors placing electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) on the Saudi market. Modeled after EU RoHS but with mandatory certification through SABER and localized exemption timelines, this regulation introduces stricter market-entry rules that go live throughout 2025.
What’s Inside the eBook
Chapter 1 – Introduction: Why SASO RoHS Recast Matters
Understand why Saudi Arabia’s recast regulation is not a carbon copy of EU RoHS. Learn about its 2024 update, market-access implications, and why global exporters must now treat SASO RoHS as a standalone compliance framework.
Chapter 2 – Scope & Applicability
See exactly which product categories fall under SASO RoHS, which are excluded, and what voltage limits apply. Learn the distinct compliance responsibilities for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, with emphasis on importer accountability at customs.
Chapter 3 – Restricted Substances & Limits
Get the full breakdown of restricted substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr⁶⁺, PBB, PBDE) and concentration thresholds. The chapter also explores likely future additions like PFAS and phthalates, plus the requirement for ISO/IEC 17025 lab testing before certification.
Chapter 4 – Exemptions
Discover which EU-style exemptions are recognized, which ones have changed, and how SASO’s recast splits and shortens many categories. This section highlights how relying solely on EU RoHS exemptions can lead to non-compliance in Saudi Arabia.
Chapter 5 – Deadlines & Enforcement
Get a clear view of phased enforcement dates across 2025, and how SABER certification gates market entry. The chapter explains what happens when deadlines are missed — including shipment blocks, fines, and license suspensions — and how to prepare early.
Chapter 6 – Comparison with EU RoHS
Learn the practical differences between EU and SASO RoHS:
- Self-declaration vs. mandatory certification
- Different exemption lifetimes
- Customs-based enforcement vs. market surveillance
- Local documentation standards
This comparison helps multinational teams build dual compliance strategies without duplicating effort.
Chapter 7 – Compliance Process
Walk through the end-to-end process: substance screening, supplier testing, documentation, Declaration of Conformity, SABER registration, and product labeling. Ideal for compliance managers designing internal workflows.
Chapter 8 – How Acquis Helps
Explore how Acquis automates SASO RoHS readiness with BOM screening, exemption tracking, and SABER-ready documentation. The chapter shows how agentic automation cuts manual workload and prevents customs rejections.
Chapter 9 – Compliance Checklist & Glossary
A condensed SASO RoHS playbook — step-by-step checklist for teams, plus a glossary of essential terms (SASO, SABER, DoC, PCoC, MCV, etc.).
Why Download This eBook
- Understand how SASO RoHS diverges from EU RoHS
- Prepare your team for 2025 enforcement deadlines
- Avoid costly customs delays and re-testing
- Learn how to streamline certification with automation
Download the Complete SASO RoHS 2025 Guide and future-proof your compliance operations before the first enforcement date hits.