March 2021

Em 2 de fevereiro de 2021, a SASO divulgou um comunicado sobre o Regulamento Técnico (TR) das Ferramentas de Racionalização da Água. Esse aviso é um lembrete de que os organismos de certificação podem emitir certificados de conformidade de produtos (PCoCs) para a versão anterior do regulamento técnico até 14 de fevereiro de 2021.

Velas Magic Seasons 6PK LED Tea Lights

Em 17 de fevereiro de 2021, o Ministério do Comércio da KSA emitiu um recall para a vela Magic Seasons Candle 6PK LED Tea Lights devido ao risco de sufocamento ou queimaduras internas em crianças. Os consumidores são aconselhados a parar de usar o produto e descartá-lo ou devolvê-lo para obter o reembolso total do valor da compra.

Velas Magic Seasons 6PK LED Tea Lights

Em 17 de fevereiro de 2021, o Ministério do Comércio da KSA emitiu um recall para a vela Magic Seasons Candle 6PK LED Tea Lights devido ao risco de sufocamento ou queimaduras internas em crianças. Os consumidores são aconselhados a parar de usar o produto e descartá-lo ou devolvê-lo para obter o reembolso total do valor da compra.

Velas Flamelss LED com temporizador

Em 17 de fevereiro de 2021, o Ministério do Comércio da KSA emitiu um recall para as velas LED Flamelss Timer devido ao risco de sufocamento ou queimaduras internas para crianças. Os consumidores são aconselhados a parar de usar o produto e descartá-lo ou devolvê-lo para obter o reembolso total do valor da compra.

Para obter mais informações sobre esses recalls, acesse recalls.sa

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P120XA

On February 24, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P120XA due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P100XA

On February 24, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P100XA due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-H100XA

On February 24, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-H100XA due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P180XWV

On February 24, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P180XWV due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P200XWV

On February 18, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P200XWV due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P140XA

On February 18, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P140XA due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P90P

On February 18, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P90P due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-H75XB

On February 18, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-H75XB due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-H130XA

On February 18, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-H130XA due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P240XWV

On February 18, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P240XWV due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P130XA

On February 18, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hitachi Washing Machine Model #SF-P130XA due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

General Tech Air Conditioner Model #GT12CH

On February 14, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the General Tech Air Conditioner Model #GT12CH due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the air conditioner and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Hyundai Air Conditioner Model #HMACS120CGRH

On February 14, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Hyundai Air Conditioner Model #HMACS120CGRH due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the air conditioner and recover the purchase amount in cash.

AKAI Air Conditioner Model #AMACS120CGRH

On February 11, 2021, the KSA Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the AKAI Air Conditioner Model #AMACS120CGRH due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the air conditioner and recover the purchase amount in cash.

For more information on these recalls please visit recalls.sa

A SASO anunciou os seguintes aprimoramentos na plataforma SABER:

• O registro agora pode ser feito em três (3) etapas.

• O Sistema de Etiquetagem de Eficiência Energética foi integrado ao certificado IECEE na plataforma SABER. Isso permitirá que o sistema extraia a marca registrada e os modelos licenciados do sistema de etiquetagem de eficiência energética ao se registrar para o certificado IECEE. Os certificados IECEE que foram emitidos antes da integração receberão uma mensagem de alerta para adicionar modelos ao certificado IECEE antes de incluí-los no certificado de conformidade de remessa.

• Foram adicionados novos métodos de pagamento, além do método de pagamento anterior (SADDAD), como VISA, MasterCard, Mada e Apple Pay.

Em 17 de fevereiro de 2021, a SASO anunciou que os organismos de certificação (CBs) estão impedidos de emitir certificados de conformidade de produto (PCOCs) para tanques usados para o transporte de produtos petrolíferos. A SASO é a única entidade que pode emitir COCs para esses produtos. Essa alteração afeta os seguintes regulamentos técnicos:

• Regulamento Técnico para Tanques - Parte 1: Tanques para o Transporte de Produtos Petrolíferos

• Regulamento técnico para barreiras frontais, traseiras e laterais para caminhões e reboques

• Regulamento técnico para reboques e semirreboques

Perguntas sobre esse processo podem ser enviadas ao Eng. Faris Mannaa pelo e-mail f.mannaa@saso.gov.sa

A SASO anunciou que permitirá o uso das normas SASO GSO IEC-60950-1:2012, SASO IEC-60065:2020 e SASO IEC-62368-1:2017 até 30 de junho de 2021. A partir de 1º de julho de 2021, a SASO aceitará apenas a SASO IEC-62368-1:2020. Qualquer certificado SASO IECEE emitido entre 1º de julho de 2020 e 30 de junho de 2021 será válido por um (1) ano.

Anteriormente, a SASO anunciou que estenderia o período de validade dos relatórios de teste de eficiência energética (EER) de determinados produtos relacionados para cinco (5) anos. A partir de janeiro de 2021, os produtos afetados por essa isenção precisarão voltar ao período de validade original do relatório de teste.

Validade do relatório de teste para todos os produtos EER