Saudi Arabia: SASO 3114:2026 ICT Standard
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has announced a significant update to its regulatory conformity framework for telecommunications and digital devices. The newly issued standard, SASO 3114:2026 (“Requirements for Specific ICT Equipment”), officially replaces the longstanding specification SASO CITC GEN-002 referenced under Annex No. (1) of the Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices. While the active application began on January 29, 2026, manufacturers and supply chain stakeholders must navigate definitive transition milestones to secure uninterrupted market access.
Scope of Covered Products Under SASO 3114:2026
The revised technical criteria apply across several core telecommunications and data networking categories. Specifically, SASO 3114:2026 establishes baseline operational and technical performance parameters for the following equipment:
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Mobile Phones
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Tablets and Mobile Computers
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Routers and Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)
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Other Cellular-Enabled Devices
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Optical Network Terminals (ONT) and Home Access Gateways (HAG) intended for carrier-owned or open-access networks
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Wi-Fi Distribution Devices
Moreover, hardware vendors marketing these products within the Kingdom must review device specifications early to guarantee full adherence to the updated requirements.
Key Compliance Deadlines and Transition Timeline
To facilitate an orderly implementation across international supply chains, authorities established a multi-tiered regulatory schedule:
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January 29, 2026: Effective application date of the standard.
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October 31, 2026: Official conclusion of the granted industry grace period.
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November 1, 2026: Mandatory enforcement for new approvals. Local manufacturers and importers are strictly prohibited from issuing new Certificates of Conformity (CoC) unless the products fully satisfy the revised criteria.
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March 31, 2027: Definite cancellation date. All pre-existing, valid Certificates of Conformity and Shipment Certificates issued under the former SASO CITC GEN-002 standard will be discontinued.
Consequently, legacy certifications will cease to facilitate imports past the March 2027 cutoff. Organizations must proactively update compliance files and technical documentation to avoid customs clearance interruptions at Saudi ports of entry.
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Impact Assessment
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Technical Standards? ✅ Yes
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Type Approval & Market Access? ✅ Yes
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Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance? ✅ Yes
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Spectrum Management? ❌ No
