Type Approval in Saudi Arabia (CST, SASO)

Competent Authority: CST, SASO

In Saudi Arabia, telecom and radio equipment type approval is issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), with SASO/IECEE conformity requirements.

Saudi homologation runs through CST (formerly CITC); we manage the portal submission, CST labelling guidance and coordination with SASO/IECEE requirements where applicable.

RT Solutions manages the homologation process in Saudi Arabia, from documentation preparation to certificate delivery.

Official regulator website: https://www.cst.gov.sa

Certification Process: Saudi Arabia

1. Review — preparing and reviewing all required documents for the application
2. Submit — submitting the application to CST, SASO
3. Evaluation — CST, SASO evaluates documents and test samples where required
4. Certification — issuance of the CST, SASO type approval certificate
5. Labelling — marking the product in accordance with CST, SASO requirements

Labelling Requirements — Saudi Arabia

CST (formerly CITC) e-label required for ICT equipment and radio modules.

Recent Regulatory Updates — Saudi Arabia

• Certification services transitioning from CST to the SABER platform
• CITC renamed to CST (Communications, Space and Technology Commission)

Frequently Asked Questions — Saudi Arabia

Which authority issues type approval in Saudi Arabia?

In Saudi Arabia, telecom and radio equipment type approval is issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), with SASO/IECEE conformity requirements. Saudi homologation runs through CST (formerly CITC); we manage the portal submission, CST labelling guidance and coordination with SASO/IECEE requirements where applicable.