Saudi Arabia - USB Type-C Interface Requirement Postponed

Further to Alphabet Newsletter issued on 7th January 2026, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) issued a notification announcing that the enforcement date of the USB Type-C interface requirements for certain electronic products has been extended to 1st May 2026.

1.     Previously, SASO required that starting from 1st January 2026, mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, e-readers, speakers, keyboards, computer cursors (mouse), portable navigation systems, portable speakers and wireless routers imported to Saudi Arabia must comply with SASOIEC 62680-1-2:2023 and SASO IEC 62680-1-3:2023.

2.     SASO now requires that starting from 1st May 2026, the above-mentioned products must comply with the USB Type-Cinterface requirements specified in the above standards. Otherwise, a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) shall not be issued.

3.     For any Certificate of Conformity issued before 1st May 2026 that does not comply with the USB Type-C requirements, applications for the corresponding Shipment Certificate (SC) shall not be approved.

4.     SASO will randomly withdraw and review files through the SABER platform in order to verify whether Conformity Assessment Bodies have issued certificates in compliance with the relevant requirements.