Saudi Arabia New Energy Efficiency and Water Rationalization Standard for Electric Dishwashers

Electric Dishwashers are under the SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate (SIRC) Scheme. A new energy efficiency standard for electric dishwasher water ration was published February 10, 2023 under SASO 3029:2023. Manufacturers and exporters shipping into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) should be aware of the following dates of enforcement of this standard:

February 10, 2023: The Saudi Standard SASO 3029:2023 for electric dishwashers was published in the Saudi Official Gazette.

April 2, 2023: Saudi Standards and Labels (SLS) platform updated by SASO to accept registration for Energy Efficiency labels under SASO 3029:2023 for electric dishwashers.

January 1, 2024: EEL enforcement for local manufacturers and at KSA Customs. Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)-Stage 1 of SASO 3029:2023 will be enforced for electric dishwashers.

January 1, 2025: EEL enforcement for existing electric dishwashers at KSA markets and warehouse. MEPS – Stage 1 of SASO 3029:2023 will be enforced to ensure compliance of existing electric dishwashers in the KSA markets and warehouses.

January 1, 2026: EEL enforcement for local manufacturers and at KSA Customs. MEPS – Stage 2 of SASO 3029:2023 will be enforced for electric dishwashers.

To avoid any issues during SABER registration and at the KSA Customs, please contact Testing Partners for consultation on any requirements for your products being shipped into KSA.