In brief
Governs licensing of private laboratories that test goods and products and issue conformity certificates, their duties and penalties.
Summary of the law
Key points
- The competent ministry sets which goods the private laboratory may test (Article 8).
- Penalties include SAR 5,000–20,000 and suspension of the licence for 30 to 60 days (Article 11).
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What it covers
- Licensing
- Goods tested
- Penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/3 · 8/2/1423H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
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