December, 2021
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) published the "Technical Regulation for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment" on July 9, 2021. This regulation was originally scheduled to come into effect on January 5, 2022. However, SASO has decided to postpone the implementation date for 6 months.
The regulation will be implemented in the phases below:
​Category | Mandatory Date |
​Home Electrical Appliances (1/A – Small Home Electrical Appliances) (1/B – Large Home Electrical Appliances) | 1/A – July 4, 2022 1/B – October 2, 2022 |
Information and Communication Technology Equipment | December 31, 2022 |
​Lighting Equipment | March 31, 2023 |
Electrical and Electronic Tools and Equipment | June 29, 2023 |
​Games, Entertainment Devices, and Sports Equipment | ​September 27, 2023 |
Monitoring and Control Tools | December 26, 2023 |