Saudi Arabia - Labeling/Marking Requirements
Permission must be obtained for goods to bear the Saudi Arabian emblem, which consists of crossed swords and a palm. Saudi Arabia bans imports of alcoholic beverages, live swine, pork and food ingredients or additives that contain pork products, including pork fat, rennet, and gelatin.
Construction Products Regulation – CE Marking | SGS Saudi Arabia
A CE mark indicates that a product complies with the regulation. It does not necessarily mean that a product will be suitable for all end uses, but it does indicate that the product is consistent with its Declaration of Performance (DoP), as made by the manufacturer. A construction product with CE marking can be traded throughout the EEA.
Declaration of Performance and CE marking
The Declaration of Performance is a key part of the Construction Products Regulation. It provides information on the performance of a product. Each construction product covered by a European harmonised standard or for which a European Technical Assessment has been issued needs this Declaration and has to be CE marked.
The Declaration of Performance: What is it and what is its
The Declaration of Performance (DoP) is a document issued by manufacturers of construction products that guarantees that the product conforms to the requirements of the Construction Products Directive and relevant CE marking. The DoP makes it possible to objectively compare products with the same reference standard and purpose, so products that
Does Saudi Arabia mandate that a CE Mark for a Medical Device
A CE Mark on labeling would not be sufficient evidence of such status. Instead the relevant CE Certificate would be required to be provided. For a device that's marketed in USA, an alternate evidence-form for Saudi Arabia would be a US FDA Certificate to Foreign Government. sreenu927 S sreenu927 Quite Involved in Discussions Jul 9, 2012 #3
- What is a declaration of Performance (DoP) and a CE-marking?
- 202118. 12. 2019 The procedures leading to a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and a CE-marking are described in Construction Product Regulation 305/2011 (CPR). The first precondition for starting the procedure is that the construction product in question falls under the scope of CPR.
- What are the marking requirements for a product in Saudi Arabia?
- Generally, if the product has an applicable Saudi-specific (SASO) standard or SASO-adopted standard, the marking requirements should be as per the SASO standard.
- Can a manufacturer affix a CE marking?
- No. According to Article 8 of the Construction Products Regulation, if the manufacturer does not draw up a Declaration of Performance for a covered construction product, it cannot affix the CE marking. Note that the provision of the CE marking is mandatory when a Declaration of Performance has been drafted.
- How do you label a product in Saudi Arabia?
- Labels must contain the product name, packer’s name, country of origin (COO) of manufacture or production, list of ingredients in descending order of predominance, instructions for the end use of the product (where applicable), and the shelf-life of the product. COO labeling is mandatory for imported and locally produced products in Saudi Arabia.
- When should a manufacturer draw up a declaration of performance?
- The manufacturer shall draw up a Declaration of Performance when a product covered by a harmonised standard (hEN) or a European Technical Assessment (ETA) is placed on the market. By drawing up this DoP, the manufacturer assumes the responsibility for the conformity of the construction product with the declared performance.
- What is a declaration of performance?
- It provides information on a construction product’s performance relative to its essential characteristics, such as those set by applicable standards. Manufacturers should issue the Declaration of Performance when their product is either covered by a harmonised standard or conforms to a European Technical Assessment.
