Certification Services
Certification Services
Saudi SFDA COC Program
The SFDA Certificate of Conformity program is crucial for companies aiming to export regulated products to Saudi Arabia. This program ensures that products such as food items, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics comply with Saudi Arabia's stringent safety and quality standards. This program is designed to protect public health and enhance consumer confidence in the products available in the Saudi market. The certification process includes:
Comprehensive Assessment:
Products undergo a thorough evaluation to ensure compliance with Saudi technical regulations and standards.
Food Products :
Including processed and unprocessed items, additives, and supplements.
Pharmaceuticals:
Covering all drugs, over-the-counter medications, and vaccines.
Medical Devices:
Such as diagnostic equipment and surgical instruments.
Cosmetics:
Including skincare, makeup, and personal care products.
Inspection and Surveillance:
Ongoing compliance checks at various stages, including pre-shipment and point of entry.
Mandatory Certification:
Importers must obtain a COC to clear customs and market their products within Saudi Arabia.
Why Chose MSERT?
MSERT is a Partner company of TUV Austria to provide conformity assessment services and issue Certificate of Conformity for Sri Lankan export products regulated by SFDA Saudi Arabia.
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SABER PCOC & SCOC Program
The Saudi authority SASO (Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) introduced a new system called SABER, for issuance of Certificate of Conformity for products that are regulated through Technical Regulations.
What is SABER?
Saber is an online system that connects importers, certification bodies and Saudi customs and trade authorities. The goal of Saber is to handle shipments quickly, track the products entering the market, eliminate/reduce counterfeit products thereby enabling SASO-approved products on the market shelves.
Regulated Products
All the consumer products approved by the Saudi Standards Authority that are sold in the Saudi Market that are either imported or locally manufactured, which are regulated through Technical Regulations. Some of them are Leather goods, Fabrics, Electronics etc.
Registration Process:
Importers have to register the regulated products and choose one of the SASO-approved certification bodies (CBs) to process their request. Once this is complete, a Product certificate (PCOC) is issued alongside the relevant Shipment Certificate (SCOC). SABER can be used to conduct both product and shipment certifications.
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CONFORMITY (PCOC)
Every regulated product included in the shipment will be verified by the CB to ensure there is an existing valid PCOC for the product. If a valid PCOC is confirmed, a SCOC is issued.
Steps
- Importer adds product information on the SABER platform.
- Importer selects CB for issuance of PCoC and pays related fees.
- The CB accesses the SABER platform to check for importer requests.
- CB facilitates the conformity assessment process and liaises with the exporter for submission of all substantiating documents.
- The CB verifies the results and uploads qualifying valid documents into the system.
- PCoC is issued online in SABER.
SHIPMENT CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY (SCOC)
The product certification of conformity (PCOC) is issued online in the SABER platform for every regulated product, as per the applicable product standards defined in the relevant technical regulation.
Steps
- Importer sends online request, via SABER, to obtain SCOC for importing products into Saudi Arabia.
- CB verifies if there is valid PCOC for the regulated product
- If PCOC is verified, the CB confirms in SABER that it has been found to be true
- Importer pays SCOC fees
- SCOC is issued online in SABER, valid for that specific shipment only
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Iraq COSQC COC Program
The Iraq Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Program is a program that requires a Certificate of Conformity for products imported into Iraq. The program was implemented by the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) in Iraq. The program aims to ensure that imported goods meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Regulated Products:
Food
Toys
Electrical and electronic appliances
Vehicle spare parts
Chemicals
Cosmetics and perfumery products
Construction and building materials
Over 1000 products under 12 categories are regulated
Why Chose MSERT?
MSERT is a Partner company of TUV Austria to provide conformity assessment services and issue Certificate of Conformity for Sri Lankan export products regulated by COSQC Iraq.
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Egypt GOEIC COC Program
The GOEIC program regulates the quality of imports and exports in Egypt to ensure they meet national and international standards, helping businesses avoid penalties and facilitating smoother customs clearance.
Testing and Certification:
Products are tested to verify compliance with relevant standards. A certificate of conformity is issued upon successful validation.
Pre-Shipment Inspection:
Certain products require verification of quality and quantity before shipment.
Registration and Licensing:
Importers and exporters must register with GOEIC to conduct trade.
Documentation:
Comprehensive paperwork, including customs declarations and packing lists, must accompany transactions to ensure transparency.
Market Surveillance:
Regular inspections and sampling to maintain product safety and compliance in the domestic market.
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QGOSM PVoC Program
Implemented by the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology, this program ensures that imported products meet Qatar's safety and quality standards. This program is vital for protecting consumers from substandard and counterfeit products. The PVoC program includes:
Regulated Products:
Items like brake pads, safety belts, wheel rims, and electrical appliances
Certificate of Conformity:
Issued once products pass the evaluation against Qatari standards.
Compliance Assurance:
Ensures that products are safe and of high quality before entering the Qatari market.
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Sudan SSMO Program
The ultimate Standards authority of Sudan, Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organisation (SSMO ) has mandated the Inspection Certificate for exports of regulated products to Sudan.
Verification of Conformity for goods exported to Sudan, is the national program for product approvals established by SSMO under article (5) of the Constitutional Law.
A company exporting to Sudan must obtain an Inspection Certificate for a wide range of goods.
Regulated Products:
- Food
- Animal Feed
- Chemicals Product
- Toys
- Textiles
- Electric and electronic products
- Construction Materials and more
Assessment Process
- Documentary verification
- Product testing
- Physical inspection of goods
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Halal Certification
Halal means “permissible” under Islamic law, ensuring products are prepared, processed, and handled according to strict dietary guidelines. Halal-certified products must be free from pork, alcohol, and harmful substances, processed with uncontaminated equipment, and meet high hygiene and quality standards.
Common Regulated Products:
1. Food & Beverages — Must meet safety, quality, and Halal dietary standards.
2. Cosmetics & Personal Care — Ingredients and production must avoid non-Halal elements.
3. Pharmaceuticals & Supplements — Must comply with Halal requirements throughout the supply chain.
Certification is essential for businesses aiming to access the $2 trillion global Halal market, spanning food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and tourism. Demand for Halal products is rising not only in Muslim-majority countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Malaysia but also in regions with large Muslim populations, such as Europe and North America.
Why Choose MSERT?
MSERT is accredited by National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) as a Product Certification Body & by Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) as a Halal Certification Body. It is registered with Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), UAE, and approved by SFDA Saudi Halal Center and Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS).
Why Choose MSERT?
MSERT is Sri Lanka’s only SFDA Halal Center-recognized and MoIAT, UAE-accredited certification body. We help businesses seamlessly meet Halal standards and expand into lucrative mvarkets like the Middle East and beyond.
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