Lead time is important factor in approval certification process. This is the length of time required to finish the approval. Usually, lead time is counted from the completion all requirements to the certificate issuance process. That’s why the information about lead time is very useful to make the exact estimation of when the certificate can be issued. Therefore, manufacturer can create a forecast about when they have to start marketing, shipment, and sell the product into the market.
Particularly about Saudi Arabia type approval, lead time of certification process is quite short. This is because the process is done according to paperwork approach. So, it’s relatively shorter than the other countries that obligate local testing. Assuming that all required documents are available, the lead time to CST certificate issuance is around two weeks from the submission process. Within two weeks after submission, manufacturer will be able to obtain the certificate as well as to sell the product in Saudi market.
Then, after the certificate is issued, how long this Saudi Arabia type approval certificate will be valid? Saudi Arabia type approval certificate will be valid for one year from its issuance date. After one year, if the product is still being imported and sold to Saudi Arabia territory, then we need to reapply for the certificate again. The process will be the same as in the initial certification.
Why We Care
Lead time is very important when it comes to making a forecast. That’s why, providing accurate lead time information is a must. This also becomes our focus in doing Saudi Arabia type approval. During the process, we will try to inform you the lead time as accurate as possible. So, you’ll be able to create reliable product forecast. Besides, the information about certificate validity is also important. By knowing the validity period, we can maintain the certificate to be always valid during product lifetime. Therefore, the import and sales process will face no issue whatsoever.