PCoC documents — about the product
- Product specifications
- Model list
- Laboratory reports, where applicable
- Manufacturer details
- Technical evidence
- Factory documents, if required
SABER Document Checklist
Documents Required for SABER PCoC & SCoC Certification
Prepare the right documents before applying for Saudi SABER certification. Check the product details, laboratory test reports, manufacturer information and shipment documents typically required for PCoC and SCoC applications.
The Short Version
Difference Between PCoC and SCoC Documents
One set describes the product. The other describes the consignment. Most confusion comes from treating them as one list.
SCoC documents — about the shipment
- Shipment invoice
- Shipping quantities
- Packing list
- Importer and shipment details
- Valid PCoC or declaration, as applicable
- Applicable shipment information
Requirements vary
The final document list depends on the product, its Saudi HS code and the applicable technical regulation. Use these lists to prepare, then confirm what your specific application needs.
Product Certificate
Documents Required for a Product Certificate (PCoC)
Thirteen items, each marked as core information, conditional or product-dependent.
| Document | Required status |
|---|---|
| Product name and description | Core information |
| Saudi HS code | Core classification information |
| Manufacturer name and address | Core information |
| Country of origin | Core information |
| Product brand or trademark | Where applicable |
| Model list | Where applicable |
| Product photographs | Common supporting evidence |
| Technical datasheet | Common supporting evidence |
| Laboratory test reports | According to regulation and assessment route |
| Product label | According to marking requirements |
| Factory QC documents | When required |
| Factory inspection evidence | When required |
| Additional regulatory approvals | Product-dependent |
Shipment Certificate
Documents Required for a Shipment Certificate (SCoC)
Ten items, and what each one is there to establish.
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Identify product models, quantities and values |
| Packing list | Identify packed products and quantities |
| Existing valid PCoC | Where required by the regulated-product route |
| Product registration or declaration | According to the applicable SABER route |
| Saudi importer information | Identify the importing entity |
| Saudi HS code | Check product classification |
| Country of origin | Identify manufacturing origin |
| Shipping information | Complete the shipment details |
| Bill of lading or air waybill | When requested or available |
| Other supporting approvals | When applicable |
Not sure which of these apply to your product?
Send the product name and Saudi HS code. We will confirm which documents the applicable route actually asks for.
Before You Submit
Check Your SABER Documents Before Submission
Two short lists to work through — one for the product file, one for the consignment.
PCoC checklist
- Product name and description
- Saudi HS code
- Manufacturer details
- Model numbers
- Product photographs
- Technical datasheet
- Lab reports, if required
- Labels and marking details
- Factory documents, if required
SCoC checklist
- Final commercial invoice
- Packing list matching the invoice
- Valid PCoC number, or the applicable declaration
- Saudi importer details
- Saudi HS code for every line
- Country of origin
- Shipping details, once available
A preparation aid
These lists help you prepare. They are not confirmation of application eligibility or regulatory completeness, and they do not replace the certification body’s own assessment.
Common Problems
Common SABER Documentation Mistakes
Seven recurring problems and the correction each one needs.
| Mistake | Solution |
|---|---|
| Missing model numbers | Complete the model list before submission |
| Manufacturer name mismatch | Match the actual manufacturer records |
| Incorrect HS code | Verify the Saudi classification |
| Lab report covers a different product | Verify the report scope against the models declared |
| Invoice model missing from the PCoC | Confirm what the product certification actually covers |
| Country-of-origin discrepancy | Correct the documents using verified evidence |
| Incomplete packing list | Reconcile quantities and product descriptions |
Keep Going
Related pages
The wider library, the review service, and the two certificates these documents are prepared for.
FAQs
SABER document questions
What is always needed, what is conditional, and what depends entirely on the product.
Is a laboratory test report required for every product?
Not always. Requirements depend on the product and the applicable conformity route. Some routes rely on existing evidence or a declaration; others call for testing at an accredited laboratory.
Is an invoice required for a PCoC?
An invoice is commonly associated with shipment certification. Product certification focuses on technical and product information, though a specific application may still request additional commercial documents.
Can I apply without an HS code?
An initial consultation can begin without one, but the applicable classification has to be established for the formal process, because the code is what selects the regulation.
Is a factory inspection report mandatory?
Only where the relevant scheme requires factory inspection. It is settled at classification rather than assumed.
Can multiple models be covered by one PCoC?
Potentially, subject to the permitted product scope and the certification body’s approval of the grouping. It is not something to assume before the scope is confirmed.
Are the same documents required for every product?
No. The technical regulation and the product category determine the final document list, which is why the tables above mark items as core, conditional or product-dependent.
Have your documents checked before you apply
Send the product name, the Saudi HS code if you have it, and the documents you already hold. We will tell you what is missing for the applicable route and what to prepare next.
Document Review
Submit Your SABER Documents for Review
Tell us about the product and which certificate you are preparing for. We reply within one business day with what the applicable route asks for.