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GSO Market Update Notice issued 20 July 2020 – Correct the implementation date of additional requirements for Plugs and Socket-Outlets / Cord extension sets

Dear Customer,

Further to GSO announcement on 29th June 2020, concerning the additional national requirements for specific products placed onto the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) market, GSO has issued an updated announcement on 20th July 2020 with corrected deadline of the implementation date of the requirements as below.

  • Plugs and socket-outlets : SASO 2203
  • Cord extension sets : GSO 2117

Related documents

Plugs and socket-outlets Cord extension sets
New G Mark Certificates (first-time certification) 1st November 2020 30th June 2020
Existing G Mark Certificates (Updates and Renewals) 1st January 2021 15th July 2020
Deadline for release shipment from the Port in KSA 2nd February 2021 6th August 2020

If the Economic Operator does not comply with the requirement for existing G mark certificates, the Notified Body shall update the target countries in the certificate by removing the KSA until the manufacturer complies with these requirements.

The current harmonized standards for these two categories as published on GSO harmonized standards (www.gso.org.sa/hs) are still valid and shall be implemented when issuing G-Mark Certificates if one of the other GSO members states is one of the target countries on the certificate.

For continuation of your existing certified or new products accessing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia please contact your local Intertek office for assistance and advice on meeting these new market requirements.

Best Regards

Intertek Testing Services Ltd, Shanghai

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