Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
Agency overview
Formed1972 (1972)
JurisdictionSaudi Arabia
HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Websitewww.saso.gov.sa

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO; Arabic: الهيئة السعودية للمواصفات والمقاييس والجودة) is a technical government body in Saudi Arabia was established in 1972 and governs tasks related to standards, metrology, and quality.[1]

Structure and Responsibilities

SASO is administrated by a board of directors headed by the Minister of Commerce and Investment and membership of sectors interested in standardization in the Kingdom.[2]

The responsibilities of SASO is mainly focusing on designing and approving national standards for goods, products, and services.[3] Its tasks also include the Issuance of regulations that ensure the assessment procedures of goods, products, and services under approved standards.[4] Promoting awareness regarding standards and quality, conducting studies and research are also involved with the responsibilities of SASO.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "SASO Establishment". www.saso.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
  2. ↑ "SASO Saudi Arabia". International Organization for Standardization. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
  3. ↑ "SASO, Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization". Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  4. 1 2 "Responsibilities". www.saso.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-03-17.



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