The GCC Standardization Organization recently informed the GSO agency of additional requirements for electric water heaters in Saudi Arabia.
This is related to the mandatory implementation of KSO’s GSO1858 standard national requirements for water heaters.
GSO1858 was adopted by SASO and is mandatory from September 1, 2020.
These requirements will be implemented through the G-mark process, so if you intend to ship your water heater to KSA after August 31, 2020, you will need to make sure that the certificate indicates the GSO 1858 standard.
Nevertheless, the GCC Standards Organization recommends the inclusion of the GSO 1858 standard in all new certificates to be issued after June 30, 2020. If you already have a G-Mark certificate, you must apply for renewal before July 15, 2020.
If your product dose not comply with the GSO 1858 requirements, there are two options for GSO certification bodies.
– Cancel the certificate or
– Update the list of target countries and exclude the KSA from the list.
In the latter case, products can be supplied to GCC countries except KSA.