Radio Type Approval Saudi Arabia

The Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) in Saudi Arabia is responsible for the regulation and approval of radio technology products, including wireless and telecommunications equipment. Please note that the previous name of the authority was The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) and was changed to CST in December 2022. Certification is currently still referred to as CITC certification.

CE marking is not used in Saudi Arabia, but CITC certification is based on CE and RED (Radio Equipment Directive) requirements. There are no specific requirements for CITC certification, so CE marking verification is critical for radio equipment approval in Saudi Arabia.

The process for CITC certification in Saudi Arabia includes preparation and submission of the required documents, followed by a technical review by the CST approval team. After a final administrative process, you will receive a certificate unless the CST determines that it is not required for your product.

The approval process in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not require on-site laboratory testing or contact with local representatives.

The duration of the certification process depends on the type of product and is usually between 2 and 8 weeks. The CITC certificates must be renewed every two years.

In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) introduced the SALEEM program in 2018 to ensure product safety. It operates through the SABER online system, where importers must register their products and obtain a certificate of conformity for regulated products. There are two options for registration: either a certificate of conformity or a self-declaration, with a certificate of shipment required for each shipment. SASO approval requires a local importer, in-country testing is not required, and SASO approval is valid for one year. There are no labeling requirements.