SASO, Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization Email Format
Government AdministrationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia1001-5000 Employees
SASO, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, is a government authority established by royal decree with an independent budget. Its policy is directed by a board chaired by the Minister of Commerce and comprising representatives from the Kingdom’s key metrology stakeholders. The organization aims to provide regional leadership and serve as a scientific reference in metrology and conformity assessment, while elevating the standards and quality of products and services to protect consumers and strengthen the national economy’s competitiveness. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, SASO is a sizable public-sector entity with a workforce counted in the thousands. In recent years, it has rolled out programs and regulatory measures such as the SALEEM initiative and the SASO Certificate of Conformity, along with energy efficiency labeling for electrical and electronic products. It has also engaged in outreach activities, including workshops for international exporters to learn about Saudi standards and compliance expectations.