Pete, Talking to ETL would be a good idea. I worked for ETL a couple of years ago, and seem to remember some exclusive arrangement they made under Inchcape for certifying products for use in Saudi Arabia, though I hesitate to say it because Inchcape had such wide ranging services at the time. Unfortunately, I don't have particulars or details, and can't even remember where I saw it or even if it applies to this product. Nevertheless, there it is. This is an open forum, and I make no claims to the accuracy of my statements, but simply offer them to incite further discussion. In short, talk to ETL. If someone can clarify, please do so.
Rick Towner, Comdisco. ---------- From: ron_pickard To: treg Subject: Re[2]: Saudi Arabian Standard Organization List-Post: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, August 19, 1998 6:47PM Pete, I too have gone through such an experience in past lifes with SASO just as Phil described. As I recall, the SASO form was most insistent on being stamped & signed only by the local Chamber of Commerce. From what I remember, it's a fairly simple process to complete the form. Also, I used to reside in a neighboring community from Cortland and find it hard to believe that SASO would establish a field office there, unless they're somehow sync'd up with ETL there somehow. Maybe someone could shed some light on this. Best regards, Ron Pickard [email protected] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: RE: Saudi Arabian Standard Organization Author: <[email protected]> at INTERNET List-Post: [email protected] Date: 8/19/98 4:11 PM Hello Pete, I have done SASO certification in the past. At that time they would accept European Certification for Safety, EMI and Immunity. What they did require is, if you have a field service rep in the country or customer service they need to get some blank SASO certificates. Once you get the SASO certificates you need to fill them out referencing your product testing have them stamped by your local Chamber of Commerce, sign them and send them back to your contact for submittal. You then will get the original sent back to you with the Royal seal on it. You then have to send a copy with each shipment to Saudi. I went through these steps for several years while I worked for ATT. Best of luck, Phil Tuckner > ---------- > From: Pete Van Raalte[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 1998 4:41 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Saudi Arabian Standard Organization > > TREG'ers, > > In the fine print of a Saudi purchase order I find the requirment to > provide "...beneficiary's certificate stating that the goods are in > conformity with Saudi Arabian Standard Specifications approved by > 'SASO' duly certified by chamber of commerce and legalized by Saudi > Arabian Embassy/Consulate. " > > SASO has an office in Cortlandt NY. I left a message on their > answering machine but have not yet had a response. > > 1) Have any of you been over this hurdle? > 2) Can you tell me whom to contact to get the ball rolling? > > Thanks, > > Pete > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > Peter Van Raalte | Email: [email protected] > Compliance Engineer | > V-Band Corporation | Phone: 914-789-5117 > 565 Taxter Road | > Elmsford NY 10523 | FAX: 914-347-3432 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > - >
