Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) is the exclusive property of SASO based on the registered trademark registration number 1303/79, it is granted by SASO to be used on products that have demonstrated compliance to Saudi standards, manufactured in a facility that has an effective Management System to ensure continued conformance to requirements.

 

Registration Platform:

Manufacturers who wish to export their products to KSA that require the mandatory SQM are obligated to register their Establishment and apply for the SQM through SASO’s JEEM portal.

SASO transfers the request to one of their authorized bodies for carrying out the evaluation process and provides their recommendations for granting the SQM License.

 

SQM standards base:

The system used in the management of the Saudi Quality Mark is based on the requirements of the International Standard Specifications (ISO/IEC 17065) concerned with the requirements of the bodies that grant certificates for products, operations, or services, as the Saudi Quality Mark Department obtained the International Accreditation Certificate according to the requirements of ISO IEC 17065 2012 from the GCC Accreditation Center.

​​SASO emphasizes that this accreditation helps to facilitate the recognition of the Quality Mark internationally, thus supporting Saudi branded industries , products and expanding their horizons in the target markets.

 

 

Benefits from obtaining the Saudi Quality Mark​​​

• An important way to guide the consumer towards commodities conforming to Saudi standards.
• The quality mark provides consumer satisfaction and confidence in products.
• Contribute to increasing sales.
• Building appropriate commercial foundations to facilitate concluding export agreements with foreign countries.

• Continuous development, improvement of the product by following modern scientific methods that work to develop, improve the product and enhance its competitive capabilities in global markets.

• Qualify establishments to obtain local and international quality awards.
• Enhancing the reputation and fame of the establishments that obtained the mark locally, regionally and internationally.
• Streamlining of entry of commodities obtaining the mark through customs ports.
• Ease of exporting the products obtaining the mark, abroad.
• Support the national economy, raise the competitiveness of Saudi products in local and international markets, and work to increase Saudi exports.

 

Who can apply for the Saudi Quality Mark?

Every facility that produces or distributes goods that comply with Saudi technical regulations and standards and applies an approved quality assurance management system to produce goods has the right to apply for the Saudi Quality Mark.

To know more about products that applied to the Saudi Quality Mark, contact SanedCert to be fully informed and prepared to obtain it.

 

Saudi Quality Mark process:

Phase 1:

• Customer initiate request
• Application on SASO Quality Mark services website

Phase 2:

• Preliminary documentation review
• Factory inspection & product testing

Phase 3:

• Final review certification, decision & issuance of the license
• SASO Quality Mark for market access to Saudi Arabia

 

 

Application Requirements

• Application Form
• Industrial License
• Commercial Registration
• Plant Layout
• Quality Manual
• Organization Chart
• Vicinity Map of the Facility
• Product Test Report according to applicable Saudi Standard Issued by a Third Party Laboratory
• Product Catalogue
• Quality Plan
• Result of Internal Testing

 

In SanedCert We have a professional team of experts that will provide unparalleled technical and consultancy support. We will help you across all the phases of the process of obtaining the Saudi Quality Mark.