SASO revised RoHS requirement implementation date

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
, 2022-01-04
ElectricSafety

The "Technical Regulation for Restriction of hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment" published by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) on 2021-07-09 was originally scheduled to take effect on 2022-01-05.
However, SASO has decided to postpone the implementation date for various types of equipment as described below.

1. Home appliances

  • Small appliances: 2022-07-04

  • Large appliances: 2022-10-02

2. Telecommunication and information technology equipment 2022-12-31

3. Lighting equipment 2023-03-31

4. Electrical and electronic equipment and tools 2023-06-29

5. Toys and entertainment tools and appliances, sports equipment 2023-09-27

6. Tools for monitoring and control 2023-12-26

Source: Internal research

Original document: Technical Regulation for Restriction of hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment EN 2021-07-09
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