Saudi Quality Mark (SQM)

What is the Saudi Quality Mark (SQM)?

The Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) is exclusively owned and granted by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO).
The system used in the management of the Saudi Quality Mark is based on the requirements of the International Standards (ISO/IEC 17065) concerned with the requirements of the bodies that grant certificates for products, operations, and services since the Saudi Quality Mark Department obtained the International Accreditation Certificate according to the requirements of ISO IEC 17065 2012 from the GCC Accreditation Center.
The Saudi Quality Mark License is valid for three years.

Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) Purpose

The Saudi Quality Mark is required to ensure that the product has been tested and made sure it conforms to Saudi standards and relevant technical regulations.
It is proof that the facility has effective quality control and assurance system to produce goods with the required quality that meets the standards.
The Saudi Quality Mark is an important means to guide the consumer towards commodities that meet the Saudi standards.

Registration Portal of the Saudi Quality Mark

Manufacturers who wish to export their products to Saudi Arabia and require the Saudi Quality Mark are obligated to register their facility and apply through SASO’s jeem 1 portal.
SASO transfers the request to one of their approved bodies for carrying out the assessment process, and provides their recommendations for granting the Saudi Quality Mark License.

Saudi Quality Mark License Requirements

The product must conform to the relevant Saudi technical regulations.

The facility must apply a quality assurance system that conforms to the technical regulations concerned with the rules for granting the license in order to use the quality mark on products for each type of commodity.

The facility must commit to the technical conditions required to grant the quality mark.

Advantages

Enhances the reputation of the facility obtaining the Saudi Quality Mark locally, regionally, and internationally.

Ensures Free registration on Saber Electronic Platform once the product obtains the Saudi Quality Mark.

The product that obtains Saudi Quality Mark does not require obtaining any conformity certificate or other marks.

Ensures easy access of the products bearing the mark through the customs ports.

Qualifies facilities to win local and international quality awards.

Ensures customer satisfaction and confidence, and increases sales.

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