Professional Certification Services

Cotec Testing provides comprehensive Saudi market access certification solutions to help your products enter the Saudi market quickly and compliantly

Our Certification Services

We provide end-to-end certification solutions for various industries, ensuring your products meet all Saudi regulatory requirements and gain smooth market access.

SABER Certification

The Saudi Product Safety Program (SALEEM) certification is mandatory for most non-food consumer products entering the Saudi market.

Mandatory for most non-food consumer products

Average processing time: 7-15 working days

Certificate validity: 1 year

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GCC Certification

Gulf Cooperation Council certification for electrical and electronic products sold in six Gulf countries.

Required for electrical products in Gulf countries

Average processing time: 10-20 working days

Certificate validity: 3 years

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QM Certification

Saudi Quality Mark certification for specific high-risk products requiring factory audits and product testing.

Mandatory for plugs, sockets, gas appliances, etc.

Average processing time: 4-8 weeks

Certificate validity: 1 year

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IECEE Certification

International certification based on CB test reports for electrical and electronic equipment.

Recognized by 54 member countries

Average processing time: 5-10 working days

Certificate validity: Based on CB report

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SFDA Certification

Saudi Food and Drug Authority certification for food, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Mandatory for food, drugs and medical devices

Average processing time: 4-12 weeks

Certificate validity: 1-3 years

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CB Certification

International certification scheme for electrical products based on IEC standards.

Facilitates multi-country market access

Average processing time: 7-14 working days

Reduces duplicate testing costs

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Certification Services Comparison

Compare our five main certification services to find the best solution for your products

Service Features SABER GCC QM IECEE SFDA
Applicable Scope Non-food consumer products Electrical and electronic products Specific industrial products Electrical and electronic equipment Food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices
Mandatory Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes
Validity 1 year 3 years 1 year Depends on CB report 1-3 years
Factory Audit Not required Not required Required Not required Depends on product
Testing Requirements Local or international labs Designated labs Designated labs CB labs Designated labs
Certification Period 7-15 working days 10-20 working days 4-8 weeks 5-10 working days 4-12 weeks
Applicable Countries Saudi Arabia Six Gulf countries Saudi Arabia Multi-country mutual recognition Saudi Arabia

SABER Certification

Applicable Scope Non-food consumer products
Mandatory Yes
Validity 1 year
Factory Audit Not required
Testing Requirements Local or international labs
Certification Period 7-15 working days
Applicable Countries Saudi Arabia

GCC Certification

Applicable Scope Electrical and electronic products
Mandatory Yes
Validity 3 years
Factory Audit Not required
Testing Requirements Designated labs
Certification Period 10-20 working days
Applicable Countries Six Gulf countries

QM Certification

Applicable Scope Specific industrial products
Mandatory Yes
Validity 1 year
Factory Audit Required
Testing Requirements Designated labs
Certification Period 4-8 weeks
Applicable Countries Saudi Arabia

IECEE Certification

Applicable Scope Electrical and electronic equipment
Mandatory Optional
Validity Depends on CB report
Factory Audit Not required
Testing Requirements CB labs
Certification Period 5-10 working days
Applicable Countries Multi-country mutual recognition

SFDA Certification

Applicable Scope Food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices
Mandatory Yes
Validity 1-3 years
Factory Audit Depends on product
Testing Requirements Designated labs
Certification Period 4-12 weeks
Applicable Countries Saudi Arabia

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