Energy Efficiency Standard for SASO2870 Light Source

The SASO2 870 standard issued by Saudi Standards Bureau in June 2015 sets energy efficiency, performance and labeling requirements for all kinds of directional and non-directional lighting sources with luminous flux of 60-12,000 lumens. The standard covers:

.Tungsten filament bulbs,

Self-ballasting energy-saving lamps (CFLi)

Halogen bulbs

Replacement of tungsten filament LED bulbs,

Replacement of LED bulbs for halogen lamps

Non-replaceable LED lamps with light sources

It was formally enforced on August 1, 2016.

The new Saudi Customs Notice of October 2016, which falls into the following customs codes for light source products, falls within the compulsory scope of SASO 2870:

853910000001 – 853910000002 – 853910009999 – 853921000001 – 853921000002

853921000003 – 853921000004 – 853922000001 – 853922000002 – 853929000001

853929000002 – 853929000003 – 853929000004 – 853931000001 – 853931000002

853931009999 – 854370900009 – 854370900010 – 854370909999

Main Requirements of Saudi Energy Efficiency Standard SASO 2870 

Authentication process

1. Provide samples: (two samples are preferred for each model)

2. Preparations: Lamp Printing (Trademark, Model, Voltage, Frequency, Wattage, Color Temperature, Made in China)

Color Box Design

Logo

3. Registration fee: Class A Energy Consumption 1500 (Saudi currency)

Level B and C 2000 (Saudi currency)

D and E Classes 2500 (Saudi currency)

Excerpts of Standard Requirements

1. The standard clearly states that both English and Arabic versions of product instructions and warnings must be available.

2. For special purpose light bulbs, the expected use of the product must be clearly stated in the packaging and other information provided, and the product is not suitable for ordinary household lighting.

3. For light bulbs for general household or similar purposes, the criteria are mainly assessed as follows:

Light bulb energy efficiency level: mainly divided into A, B, C, D, E, F and G seven levels.

Performance requirements of bulbs: such as life, lumen maintenance, switch cycle, start-up time, color rendering index and power factor, etc.

The following information must be displayed on the bulb: trademark, input voltage, rated power, country of origin. The above information must be clearly labeled in English and/or Arabic on labels, packaging, instructions and websites.

Assessment requirements for hazardous substances in light bulbs include lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr6+), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and mercury.

Energy Efficiency Label Requirements: The label must be on the package and be clearly visible to consumers.

Notices for Inspection

1. Printing origin of products and packaging: Made in China, MADE in CHINA (note writing)

2. Voltage and frequency should include: 220V/180V, 60Hz, e.g. 220-240V-50/60Hz.

3. Plug must be BS1363 plug

4. The product and company information in all application documents should be consistent.

5. Make an appointment at least 2-3 working days in advance for inspection, pay in time, and reserve goods strictly in accordance with the requirements.

The SASO instructions are as follows:

- As of January 1, 2019, no CoC shall be issued by any conformity assessment body for illuminated products.

- CoC products have been issued before January 1, 2019, and can still be used before March 30, 2019. Since April 1, 2019, all lighting products need to obtain SAU IECEE certificate (CoPC).

- Starting today, all lighting products will be issued SAU IECEE certificate.