Product Certification for Iraq Market

To export products to Saudi Arabia, manufacturers and brands must comply with mandatory conformity and product approval requirements issued by Saudi regulatory authorities. Depending on the product category, approvals may be required from Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), or Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST).

Most regulated products must be registered and certified through the SABER platform before shipment or sale in the Saudi market.

Overview

Iraq regulates the import of certain products through mandatory conformity assessment and inspection requirements prior to customs clearance. The applicable certification depends on the product category and import control regulations, and approvals are overseen by designated Iraqi authorities.

Use the table below to identify which certification applies to your industry, the responsible authority, and the official portal.

How the Saudi Certification System Works

Saudi Arabia follows a product-based conformity model, not a blanket country approval.

In most cases:

• Products are classified under regulated or non-regulated categories
• Regulated p b roducts require:
  • Product testing (as applicable)
  • Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC)
  • Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC)
• Certifications are issued and managed through SABER or SFDA/CST portals

Key Saudi Regulatory Authorities

• SASO – Oversees product standards, conformity assessment, and SABER
• SFDA – Regulates food, cosmetics, medical devices, and health products
• CST – Governs telecom, ICT, wireless, and connected devices

Each authority operates under separate portals, rules, and timelines, making country-specific expertise critical.