Some electrical and electronic equipment in Saudi Arabia need to meet low power consumption requirements!
In the first half of 2023, the Saudi Arabian Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) released technical specifications for standby and sleep requirements applicable to electrical and electronic equipment. Products mentioned in the regulations must complete relevant certifications before July 1, 2024. Imported into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There are detailed descriptions of sleep mode, standby mode, reactivation function, etc. in the regulations. Manufacturers and importers are responsible for meeting the requirements. At the same time, the official will also conduct irregular market spot checks on related products sold on the market. For non-standard Products will be withdrawn, detained or recalled. Manufacturers of products on the following control list should pay more attention~
| Items | Product | HS CODE | Enforcement date |
| 1 | Clothes dryer (clothes dryer) | 8421 | July 1st, 2024 |
| 2 | Dishwasher | 8422 | |
| 3 | Washing machine | 8450 | |
| 4 | Micro-wave oven | 8561 | |
| 5 | Electric oven | 8561 | |
| 6 | TV and electronic screens | 8528 |
The official also provides a list of relevant standards for reference：
| Standard No. | Standard Name |
| EN 50564 | Electrical and electronic household and office equipment - Measurement of low power consumption |
| EN 50643 | Electrical and electronic household and office equipment - Measurement of networked standby power consumption of edge equipment |
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