All You Need to Know About the Saudi Quality Mark (SQM)
The Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) product certification program is a mandatory certification scheme launched by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), to ensure that regulated products comply with relevant Saudi and international quality and safety standards.
Key Benefits of SQM
- Simplifies the process of exporting products to Saudi Arabia
- Accelerates customs clearance
- Builds consumer trust and enhances satisfaction
- Enhances the brand’s international and domestic reputation
- Boosts product sales, and more
Scope of Certification
- Electrical products: such as plugs, sockets, switches, adaptors, extension cord sets, etc.
- Gas appliances and accessories: such as gas stoves, water heaters, etc.
- Building materials: such as ceramic tiles, cement, steel, etc.
- Chemical products: such as paints, adhesives, etc.
Application Process
- Prepare application documents: including application form, business license, trademark registration certificate, quality system certificate, test reports from third-party laboratories, etc.
- Submit the application: submit the application to a certification body authorized by SASO
- Review and testing: the certification body reviews the documents and conducts product testing
- Factory audit: an on-site assessment of the production facility is carried out
- Issuance of certificate: upon approval, the SQM certification certificate is issued
SQM is not just a certification mark — it is a passport to gaining trust, facilitating trade, and enhancing market competitiveness.
Cotecna can provide full-process, one-stop compliance technical support, helping ensure that products meet Saudi SQM standards and specifications, and helping businesses complete the certification efficiently.
About Cotecna
For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.