Exporters of Electricals to Saudi Arabia: Important Update on Energy Efficiency Requirements!

Update on Energy Efficiency Requirements of Exports of Electricals to Saudi Arabia. Energy Efficiency Requirements for Electric Motors and Exemption Procedure Following the previous circular issued by SASO which requires compliance of electrical motors to the energy efficiency requirements per SASO IEC 60034-30. Exporters should ensure that testing of electrical motors under the scope of the Energy Efficiency Requirements is performed by SASO approved laboratories. SASO also announced the exemption of Electric motors imported as integral components for manufacturing a final product locally in Saudi (e.g. air conditioners, pumps, etc.). Full details on this process and how to obtain an exemption visit www.intertek.com/government/regulatoryupdates/saudi-energy-efficiency/. Air Conditioners, Washing Machines, Freezers & Refrigerators All Exporters of Air-conditioners, Washing machines, Freezers and Refrigerators should meet the minimum star rating in addition to compliance with the respective SASO standards for Energy Efficiency Labelling. Details of the minimum star rating can be found at www.intertek.com/government/regulatoryupdates/saudi-energy-efficiency/. Lighting Products and Lamps SASO has recently approved a technical regulation regarding the energy efficiency requirements for imported and locally manufactured lighting products in Saudi. Compliance to the technical regulation will start on the second quarter of 2016. The scope covers lamps working with flashing lighting and halogen techniques, Compact Fluorescent lamps (CFLi) and light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.

Exports to Libya need a Certificate of Inspection.

The Central Bank of Libya recently issued an instruction which referred to Resolution by the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya which regulates the use of foreign exchange for opening documentary letters of credit (L/C) and collection against these LC's. With immediate effect all goods imported into Libya require a Certificate of Inspection issued by an international inspection company such as Intertek, to allow these shipments to be financed through a documentary letter of credit issued by a commercial bank. Intertek is the industry leader with over 38,000 people in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries and many years of experience in supporting importers and exporters in meeting the regulatory requirements of international trade. Intertek can issue the necessary Certificate of Inspection for Libya as your partner of choice.