In brief
A 1446H law requiring manufacturers, suppliers and distributors to place only safe products on the market, and governing surveillance, recalls, withdrawals, violations and penalties.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Fines can reach SAR 10 million with other penalties (Article 34), and committee decisions may be challenged under Article 33.
- Document conformity with technical regulations and conformity certificates before launch; they are the first thing inspectors ask for.
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Manufacturer and supplier duties
- Market surveillance
- Recall and withdrawal
- Penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/36 · 29/1/1446H
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
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
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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