Certified for Saudi Arabian plumbing installations.

What the Saber program is and why it is mandatory.

Saber (سابر) is the Saudi Arabian conformity assessment platform operated by SASO, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization. Established to consolidate Saudi product compliance under a single digital system, Saber is now the mandatory pathway for importing regulated products into the Kingdom. Plumbing and drainage products fall within the regulated scope, so a valid Saber Product Conformity Certificate (PCoC) is required before goods can clear Saudi customs.

The Saber program goes beyond a simple import declaration. It requires that the product be evaluated against applicable Saudi and international standards by a SASO-approved Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), and that the certifying body maintain ongoing oversight of production conformity. Each shipment then receives a Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) tied to the underlying product certificate. Both documents must be presented at customs.

For specifiers, architects, and project engineers working on Saudi construction, the practical implication is straightforward: without a current Saber PCoC, a product cannot be legally installed on a Saudi project. This is enforced at the customs boundary, so verification happens long before the product reaches the construction site.

Who issued Green Drain's certificate.

Green Drain's Saber PCoC was issued by TÜV Rheinland - DIN CERTCO, operating under registered Saber office number 00707. The choice of certifying body is significant. TÜV Rheinland is a globally recognized German certification body founded in 1872, with technical authority across plumbing, building materials, and product safety in regulated markets worldwide. DIN CERTCO is the certification arm of the German Institute for Standardization, the body responsible for the DIN standards that influence European and international plumbing requirements.

Their status as a SASO-approved Conformity Assessment Body means TÜV Rheinland is authorized to evaluate products against Saudi standards and issue Saber certificates on behalf of the regulator. For Saudi importers and project consultants, a Saber certificate issued by TÜV Rheinland carries weight that goes beyond a domestic Saudi conformity statement. It signals that the product has been evaluated by a certifying body with global technical credibility.

Models and scope covered by the certificate.

The certificate covers Model type GD, which encompasses the complete Green Drain product line: GD125 (1.25"), GD15 (1.5"), GD2 (2"), GD3 (3"), GD35 (3.5"), GD4 (4"), GD5 (5"), and GD6 (6"). For Saudi projects, this means architects and engineers have access to the full product range without needing to navigate separate certifications for individual sizes. Whether the project requires fixture drains in patient rooms, kitchen floor drains in food service operations, or large industrial drains in manufacturing facilities, all sizes are covered.

The trade mark on the certificate is registered as "Green Drain," which is the brand name used worldwide. The product name "Green Drain" appears on each unit and on all packaging, providing a clear chain of identification from the certificate to the installed product on a Saudi construction site.

Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC market.

Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and construction in the Kingdom is one of the most active building markets in the world. Vision 2030 has accelerated demand for plumbing and drainage products across new construction in healthcare, hospitality, education, food service, and large-scale mixed-use development. For specifiers working in this market, sourcing products with a current Saber certificate is a prerequisite for compliant project delivery.

Outside Saudi Arabia, each GCC country operates its own conformity program: the UAE has ECAS, Qatar has the QGOSM scheme, and similar programs operate in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. While Saber itself is Saudi-specific, certificates issued by globally recognized bodies like TÜV Rheinland are routinely accepted as supporting technical documentation in neighbouring markets. For Saudi projects, the Saber certificate is the definitive credential. For other GCC projects, it provides a strong technical foundation that supports each country's individual conformity pathway.

Saudi industries that benefit from Saber-certified trap seals.

This certification is relevant to healthcare facilities, commercial kitchens and food service, hotels and hospitality, education facilities, and large-scale commercial and institutional buildings across Saudi Arabia. Saudi hospitals and clinics require plumbing products that meet international infection prevention standards alongside local code compliance. Hotel developments in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Red Sea projects need drain protection that addresses both code compliance and guest experience. Commercial kitchens in food service and hospitality must meet Saudi food safety inspection requirements while preventing pest entry and odour. Schools and universities benefit from drain protection during the long summer break when traditional water seals dry out and emit odours through unused drains.

Why Saber matters for Saudi projects.

Saber is not optional documentation. It is the gating credential for legal sale and installation in Saudi Arabia. Products without a current Saber PCoC cannot clear customs, cannot be procured by Saudi government or private projects with conformity requirements, and create direct project compliance risk for the importer, contractor, and specifier of record.

Certificate 78636-007-25-2130858 gives Green Drain standing for use across all 8 models in Saudi projects, eliminating the need to track separate certifications by size. Architects, hydraulic engineers, and plumbing consultants can reference the certificate number directly in project specifications and submittals. The fact that the certificate is issued by TÜV Rheinland (a global certification body with a long-standing technical reputation) strengthens the credential's standing during project review and procurement.

For Saudi importers and distributors, the certificate provides the underlying documentation needed to obtain Shipment Certificates of Conformity (SCoCs) for each consignment entering the Kingdom. Both documents work together: the product certificate establishes that the product type is conformant, and the shipment certificate ties a specific consignment to that product type at customs clearance.

Frequently asked questions about the Saber certificate.