Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization

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]

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)

Agency overview
Formed	1972; 53 years ago (1972)
Jurisdiction	Saudi Arabia
Headquarters	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website	www.saso.gov.sa

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]